Akrafjall is located north of the capital Reykjavík, on a peninsula between the fjords Borgarfjörður and Hvalfjörður (whale fjord).[1]
A mountain with two main summits, Akrafjall is divided by the Berjadalur valley which was cut out by a glacier.[2] The highest peak of the mountain, called Geirmundartindur (Geirmundur Peak), reaches a height of 643 meters.[3] Opposite it is the second highest peak of the mountain, Háihnúkur (555 m).
For hiking enthusiasts, a trail leads most of the way to the summit. Depending on a hiker's level of fitness, reaching the summit may take anywhere from 2 to 5 hours. A picturesque mountain, Akrafjall offers extensive views from Reykjanes to Snaefellsjokull Glacier and across Faxafloi Bay.[2][1]
The cliffs of Akrafjall are a popular nesting ground for the great black-backed gull and the Icelandic fulmar in the country.[3] Even today, many people pick thousands of great black-backed gull eggs every summer to eat.[4]
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