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Summit of Eldfell Volcano

Summit of Eldfell Volcano

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Summit of Eldfell Volcano

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Location: Iceland

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Tips

March 18, 2020

Hiking

Feel the active volacno for yourself. Under some rocks you can feel the heat of the earth below. Be careful when you stick your hand in the holes!

September 13, 2022

Hiking

Excursion directly to the former crater line possible. Only suitable to a limited extent in storms/bad weather. Sure-footedness required when descending.

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October 9, 2022

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The Eldfell is a volcano with a 200m high cinder cone on Heimaey. It formed without warning in a volcanic eruption a few hundred meters outside the town of Heimaey on January 23, 1973. The volcano has been dormant since the eruptions ended in July 1973. On its summit you have a great all-round view over almost the entire island

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View from Eldfell Crater – Summit of Eldfell Volcano loop from Vestmannaeyjar

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Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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View from Eldfell Crater Edge – View from Eldfell Volcano loop from Vestmannaeyjar

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Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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#3.

View from Eldfell Crater Edge – View from Eldfell Volcano loop from Vestmannaeyjar

1.88km

00:46

90m

90m

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 190 m

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Location: Iceland

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