Vindbelgjarfjall

#215 among destinations in Iceland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Wind bellows are 529 m high conical pebbles in the Mývatn area. North from the mountain goes a lower ranking called Buski. To the east of the mountain, the southern names are Skútahellir and Skutskrid, but folktales say that there has been a vigor-cutting. However, it is not mentioned in the ancient stories.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 65°37'27"N, 17°4'9"W

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HálshreppurIceland

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Vindbelgjarfjall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hverfjall, Mývatn, Grjótagjá, Hike and Bike - Iceland.

5.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Hverfjall
146 min walk • Hverfjall, Iceland, is a stunning example of the raw and captivating power of nature. This impressive tephra explosion crater, which looms over the landscape at a height of 420 meters, was formed during a volcanic eruption approximately 2,500 years ago.
4.4 miE
Lake
Mývatn
112 min walk • Mývatn is a shallow lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland, not far from Krafla volcano. It has a high amount of biological activity.
5.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Grjótagjá
139 min walk • Grjótagjá is a small lava cave near lake Mývatn in Iceland. It has a thermal spring inside. In early 18th century the outlaw Jón Markússon lived there and used the cave for bathing. Until the 1970s Grjótagjá was a popular bathing site.
4.6 miE
65°38'41"N • 16°54'51"W
Hike and Bike - Iceland, Reykjahlíð
119 min walk • Bike tours, Hiking and camping tours, Gear rental
5.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Grjótagjá, Reykjahlíð
135 min walk • Grjótagjá is a small lava cave near lake Mývatn in Iceland. It has a thermal spring inside. In early 18th century the outlaw Jón Markússon lived there and used the cave for bathing. Until the 1970s Grjótagjá was a popular bathing site.
3.9 miS
Locality
Skútustaðir
100 min walk • One of the main attractions in Skútustaðir is the nearby Lake Mývatn, a serene body of water surrounded by lush vegetation and volcanic landscapes. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the shores of the lake, or embark on a boat tour to explore its tranquil...