Iceland Lómagnúpur
Lómagnúpur is a striking and historically rich mountain located in southern Iceland, near the Ring Road.
is a subglacial mound, formed during volcanic activity beneath glaciers during the Ice Age. Its highest peak reaches 764 meters, with cliffs rising almost vertically to 671 meters, making them the tallest in Iceland.
The mountain is primarily made of palagonite, with layers of basalt, pillow lava, and lava columns. These layers were formed over a span of about 1 million years, with the oldest dating back 2.5 million years.
is a subglacial mound, formed during volcanic activity beneath glaciers during the Ice Age. Its highest peak reaches 764 meters, with cliffs rising almost vertically to 671 meters, making them the tallest in Iceland.
The mountain is primarily made of palagonite, with layers of basalt, pillow lava, and lava columns. These layers were formed over a span of about 1 million years, with the oldest dating back 2.5 million years.
Photography Tips
Especially in the early morning or late evening, a worthwhile photo motif directly on the Ring Road number 1. In winter, a good spot to shoot the Aurora.
Travel Information
No parking lot. Pull off the road.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
03:02 - 23:13
| current local time: 22:51
Photo Themes
angelika
Berg
bergrücken
Landschaft
Mountain
pflanze
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Locations
Lómagnúpur
Skeiðarársandur
Fljótshverfi
lómagnúpu
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