Bláhnjúkur Explained

Bláhnjúkur
Elevation M:940
Translation:Blue mountain
Language:Icelandic
Location:Landmannalaugar, Iceland
Map:Iceland
Relief:1
Map Size:200
Label Position:right
Coordinates:63.9768°N -19.0681°W
Type:Volcano
Easiest Route:Hike

Bláhnjúkur (pronounced as /is/) is a volcano in the south of Iceland. Its height is 940 m.[1]

Its name translates to blue peak in English.[2] This comes from the blue-black colour of its sides. The colour is due to volcanic ash and lava flows.

The mountain is situated in Landmannalaugar,[3] a natural park near Hekla. It lies next to the volcano Brennisteinsalda.

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

The best way to get to the peak is on road number F 208. The hike is considered easy and takes 1–2 hours round-trip.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bláhnjúkur – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering. Mountain Forecast. 20 September 2016.
  2. Web site: Hiking Iceland: Bláhnjúkur. Out and About with the GeoKs. 20 September 2016. 24 August 2015.
  3. Web site: Bláhnjúkur. https://web.archive.org/web/20130809020824/http://www.icelandtrails.com/trails/blahnjukur/. dead. August 9, 2013. Iceland Trails. 20 September 2016.