For 1100 years, the Icelandic sheep has forged it's own network of paths across Iceland. You might have mistaken them for man made hiking trails while travelling in Iceland, but they are actually made by flocks of sheep treading the same path for hundreds of years. | Icelandic Lamb

5.7K views · 713 reactions | Did you know that Icelandic sheep run wild in the highlands all summer? ☀️  They stay indoors all winter, protected from the harsh weather ❄️ ️ During fall we have the annual sheep gathering called "rettir" where the farmers hike, drive, and ride around in the highlands to make sure that no sheep are left behind in the mountains  ️ | Guide to Iceland | Facebook

Icelandic sheep, isolated for over a thousand years, produce lopi wool with two natural layers that trap heat, block wind, and repel moisture. From Viking times to today, the Lopapeysa remains a symbol of survival, sustainability, and Icelandic heritage. 🐑❄️ #icelandicheritage #iceland #icelandicsweater #lopapeysa #icelandparadisetours | Iceland Paradise Tours