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Geology · Keflavík, Península Sul
Brú milli heimsálfa
Pedestrian bridge over a volcanic fissure, used to interpret the divergence of tectonic plates.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Brú milli heimsálfa
Brú milli heimsálfa is a pedestrian bridge over a fissure in the volcanic ground of Reykjanes. The structure symbolically represents the separation between the North American and Eurasian plates. The geological process involves a wide deformation zone, not just the gap spanned by the bridge.
The landscape is low, with dark lava, sand and sparse vegetation. Viewing the fissure from both sides helps to understand its shape and the scale of the crossing. The interest lies in reading the terrain, not in a large-scale construction.
The site is outside the urban area of Keflavík and requires travel by road. It can be combined with other geosites on the peninsula in a half-day circuit or longer. Before setting out, check authorized access to surrounding paths on the geopark's official portal.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 20 to 40 minutes to reach the bridge and its surroundings.
Best time
During daylight hours, to observe the relief of the fissure.
How to get there
From road 425, in the western sector of the peninsula.
Tip
Read the bridge as an interpretive feature of a broad tectonic zone.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Brú milli heimsálfa
Does the bridge mark an exact line between continents?
It is a symbolic representation within a broader plate separation zone.
Is the Bridge between Continents a long crossing?
The structure is small; the visit focuses on the fissure and the volcanic ground.
How to include the bridge in a Reykjanes itinerary?
Combine the detour along road 425 with other geological points on the peninsula.