Kerling

#204 among destinations in Iceland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Mount Kerling is the highest mountain in the District of Eyjafjarðarsveit, in the northern part of Iceland. Its structure is mainly basaltic rock, but the uppermost part is rhyolite, which extends to Mts Súlur nearby and all the way to the lower slopes of Mt. Vindheimajökull to the north of valley Glerárdalur. It is considered an easy climb with excellent panoramic views on a fine day. ()

Local name: Kerling í Eyjafirði Elevation: 5046 ftCoordinates: 65°33'32"N, 18°16'30"W

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HálshreppurIceland

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

Nearby attractions include: Munkaþverá Monastery, Súlur.

5.6 miE
Church, Monastery
Munkaþverá Monastery
143 min walk • Munkaþverá was a Benedictine monastery in Eyjafjörður, Iceland. It was established around 1155 and was abolished when the country became Protestant in 1550.
4.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Súlur
111 min walk • Súlur is a mountain located to the south west of the town Akureyri in Iceland rising some 1213 meters. It is popular for hiking tours.