Its height is 940 m.[1] Its name translates to blue peak in English.

The colour is due to volcanic ash and lava flows.

The mountain is situated in Landmannalaugar,[3] a natural park near Hekla.

A hiking trail leads up to the top of the mountain from which, in good conditions, five glaciers are visible.

The hike is considered hard and takes 3-4 hours (6.8 miles) round-trip because of the steep inclines up (or down if you go counter-clockwise).