Hvannadalshnúkur
Hvannadalshnúkur or Hvannadalshnjúkur (pronounced [ˈkvanːatalsˌn̥juːkʏr]) is a pyramidal peak on the northwestern rim of the summit crater of the Öræfajökull volcano in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Its summit is the highest point in the country.
| Hvannadalshnúkur | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,110 metres (6,920 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 2,110 metres (6,920 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra Country high point |
| Coordinates | 64°00′57″N 16°40′29″W [2] |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkvanːatalsˌn̥ʲuːkʏr] |
| Geography | |
  Hvannadalshnúkur Location in Iceland | |
| Location | Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland |
| Parent range | Öræfajökull volcano |
Geography
An official measurement completed in August 2005 established the height of the mountain as 2,109.6 metres (6,921 ft)[3] (previously set as 2,119 m (6,952 ft)).[1]
The peak is part of the Vatnajökull National Park.
Access to the summit
The route to the top is a popular climb through numerous and frequently hidden crevasses, and, because of this, the climb calls for experienced mountain guides.
Gallery
Aerial photo from August 2011
Aerial photo from August 2011
See also
- List of islands by highest point
- List of European ultra prominent peaks
References
- "Hvannadalshnukur". Summitpost.com. Retrieved 2013-08-09.
- "Europe: Atlantic Islands - Ultra Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 03-31-2012.
- "The highest mountain in Iceland re-measured" Vatnajokull.com Retrieved 2013-08-09.
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