Snaifälsjökull. Iceland, Stykkisholmur

Snaifälsjökull

Iceland, Stykkisholmur

Mountains Volcanoes

The highest Icelandic mountain peak outside the Vatnajokull glacier (Vatnajokull) is located at the southern edge of the local tundra - the plain with the name, translated from Icelandic meaning "swamp of the river valley." The extinct Snayfetl volcano reaches a height of 1833 meters and attracts many hiking enthusiasts in the mountains. Despite the relative ease of climbing, climbing to the top can be very difficult in bad weather. In addition, you will need special mountain equipment. In summer, you can get to the foot of the Snayfetl on all-wheel drive jeeps. An alternative to riding in jeeps is a trekking trek, during which it is worth climbing to a huge array of stones Klausturhaed Therfall Teigsberg. From its summit, in fine weather, one can clearly see both the Snayfetl, the Askja caldera, and the Vatnajokull glacier.