Bláhnúkur, Iceland

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Coordinates : 63.980781, -19.068146 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Bláhnúkur: is a very popular mountain in the Landmannalaugar-region, 940m high. You have to climb from the car parking area (600m). You have 360 degree panorama. In clear weather you can watch a fantastic landscape, there are lots of mountains and 5 glaciers.

Recommended equipment : Wide range objektiv, stative,filters, water resist equipment!

Best months : The area is open from Juni-September. You have to see the road conditions!

How to get there : Two routes lead to Landmannalaugar and one of them is accessible by regular car, though the road is rough (stones the size of fists are not uncommon). However, if you rent a car, you aren't allowed in either road, as F roads are usually only intended for 4WD vehicles. The easiest route to Landmannalaugar is to take either Rd. 30 from the mainroad and change into 32, cross the Sultartangi hydro-electric dam, going onto 26, then F208 and just before arriving in Landmannalaugar, making a right turn to F224. Road 26 can also be accessed directly from Rd. 1 just before arriving in the small village of Hella, crossing through typical Icelandic farmlands. Note: Without 4wd this trip not recommended. You have to climb 300m elevation 80-120 minute up, and 80-100 minute down! The weather can be very variable. Cold, rain, stormy wind!

Visits : You have to left your car in the parking area. The parking and the enter to the area free.

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