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
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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.
External links
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