Kerfisaðila

Kerfisaðila is a geographical region in the northern part of Iceland, specifically in the Þingvallavatn municipality. It is a small area surrounded by hills and lakes, distinguishing it from the surrounding landscape.

Kerfisaðila is characterized by its unique glacial features, including ravines, glacial rivers, and a number of small lakes. The region's rugged terrain is the result of glacial activity during the last ice age. The hills surrounding the area are a combination of glacial till and ancient lava flows.

In terms of vegetation, Kerfisaðila is primarily composed of heath and scrub, with some patches of woodland along the nearby river valleys. The diversity of plant life is relatively low, resulting from the harsh climate and glacial soil conditions.

Several animal species can be found in the Kerfisaðila region. As with the vegetation, the availability of animal life is limited due to the region's remote and relatively hostile climate. Iceland's national parks for birdwatching are in the vicinity of Kerfisaðila, attracting a small number of ornithologists to the area.

The area offers low-impact recreational activities such as hiking and birdwatching due to the fragile and sensitive nature of the glacial environment. These activities allow visitors to respectfully experience the unique features of Kerfisaðila.

Kerfisaðila's isolated position can make it difficult to access on foot. However, scenic routes further north from the lakes offer alternatives to reaching the more elevated glacial rivers and barangg stagger galleries.