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Cape Rauðinúpur

Raufarhoefn  >  Iceland

In order to reach the bird rocks of Cape Rauðinúpur, one has to leave the road 870. After a 2 km walk one reaches the rock.

Added* by Winfried Rusch
Most recent update 21 februar 2023

Description

The hike up to Cape Rauðinúpur takes about 30-45 minutes. Different species of Lomvie nest on the cliffs of Rauðinúpur and you can also see Mallemuk and Ride here. On the rock is a large colony with over 250 breeding pairs of Sule.

Details

Access

The cape is located on one of the northernmost points of Iceland. The bird rock of Cape Rauðinúpur can only be reached on foot after a 2 km hike (one way). Click on the P in the map for directions to the parking lot.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Agriculture , Grassland , Sea , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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