EAST ICELAND
Álfkonusteinn
Easy countryside walk from Bustarfell to a large boulder associated with one of Vopnafjörður’s traditional elf legends.
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About Álfkonusteinn
Álfkonusteinn stands above Bustarfell and is associated with a local story in which the lady of Bustarfell was led into the stone in a dream to assist an elf woman. The relatively easy walk provides an enjoyable combination of countryside scenery and Icelandic folklore.
Our practical tips
✓Do this at the same time as Bustarfell rather than making a separate journey.
✓Read the folklore attached to the stone before starting the walk.
Getting there and visiting
Access
The walking route begins from the Bustarfell area.