Búðir-Búðaklettur-Frambúðir

Búðir is located in the westernmost part of Staðarsveit in Snæfellsnes. At Búðir, there once was the most active trading
center at Snæfellsnes and a thriving fishing village, but archaeological remains have been found, for example at Frambúðir, indicating activities since the first settlement of Iceland. The vast lava field of Búðahraun stretches east towards the sea at Faxaflói and west to Hraunlandsrif.  

The hike trough Búðir-Frambúðir and Búðaklett is a diverse nature experience. The nature of the area, combined with the history and monuments that exist, makes the hiking trail a unique experience. Trails are well marked, with bars and signposts along the trail but the trail from Frambúðir to Búðakirkja has few signpost but it is only a short trail between
the two. Búðahraun in on the natural heritage list of the Icelandic Environmental Protection Agency, but the area is one of the most popular destination in west-Iceland. Hótel Búðir is a popular choice when it comes to accommodation and catering, the church at Búðir is extremely popular for weddings and is the best known church in west-Iceland. The area around Búðir is a popular outdoor area, with golden coastline mixed with black coastlines and spectacular nature, topped off with the Snæfellsjökull glacier towering over the whole area.

Area: Snæfellsbær 

Road number to the starting point: Turn off the highway nr. 54 (Snæfellsnesvegur), on to road nr. 574 (Útnesvegur)
and there take the road to Búðir (Búðarvegur). 

Difficulty level: Easy. Simple walking paths that a number of groups can enjoy. 

Length: 6.8km 

Elevation: 88 meters. 

Markings: Markings are available. 

Duration: 1.4 hours. 

Route type: Small rocks, grass, lava field and mixed material. 

Obstacles on the way: Steps are on the path. 

Services in the area: Service is at hótel Búðir. 

Illumination: No illumination. 

Season: The route is open 12 months of the year. 

GPS coordinates to the starting point: N64°49.3046 W022°23.0755  

GPS coordinates to the finishing point: N64°49.3046 W022°23.0755