- Address: Oystyurland, Iceland;
- Height above sea level: 2 110 m;
- Mountains: Arayajöküldl.
Iceland is a well of beautiful places. Visiting a city or park, tourists are advised to be careful. Otherwise, you can skip a special sculpture or some other attraction .
When they arrive in the national park of Skaftafedl , they are sure to find time and energy to climb the volcano Hwannadalschnukur. It is the highest peak of the whole island. The geographic location is the northwestern edge of the Eryvajkyudl volcano. The caldera is completely covered with ice. Nevertheless, tourists who like long walks, always successfully climb to the top of the volcano.
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Hwannadalschnoukur volcano - description
The height of the volcano, according to the latest measurements, is 2109.6 m. Despite the fact that it continues to erupt and to this day, at a convenient opportunity, tourists, researchers of Iceland are sent to it. Their path goes through numerous crevices.
At the base of the volcano is the Pleistocene basalt, and at the top - Holocene and andesite. The top is crowned by a caldera with a diameter of 5 m. It differs from the crater in the large size and feature of the formation.
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Climb to the top
Having come to know the nature of the national park of Scaftafeld, under favorable conditions, tourists conquer the Hvannadalschnukur volcano. The excursion is prepared by experienced guides. The information center, which is located in the park, provides detailed information.
Considering that the volcano is covered with snow all year round, climbing up in the ligaments with the ice ax. The height of the terrain, from where the start starts, is 90 m. In general, an ascension should be allocated 10 hours. The descent takes much less time - about 5 hours.
Going to conquer the highest peak of Iceland, you should take seriously the equipment. Negligent attitude is not welcome, because in this case it is easy to frostbite hands, feet and other parts of the body.
Disadvantages and costs are fully paid off, it is only necessary to look at the surrounding beauties. It's better to take a camera with you to capture memorable places on the route. In the territory of the national park there are campsites, which offer accommodation for tourists.
How to get to the volcano?
To enjoy the beauties of Hwannadalschnukura, it is better to come in February, June, July, August or September. You can get to the volcano from the nearest cities by renting a car. For example, from Reykjavik , Habnarfjordur or Mosfeldlsbayr.