Bergen op Snaefellsnes

Icelandic Peaks and Calderas

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula contains a diverse collection of geological formations, ranging from the iconic basalt layers of Kirkjufell to the rhyolite slopes of Drápuhlíðarfjall. This selection includes the historic Helgafell, ancient volcanic craters like Syðri-Rauðamelskúlur, and the pyramidal Stapafell near the Snæfellsjökull glacier. These sites showcase Iceland's volcanic history through distinct caldera rims, scoria cones, and erosion-carved ridges that define the region's rugged skyline.

Icelandic Peaks and Calderas — Kaart

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Kirkjufell Mountain

Kirkjufell is a 463 m high hill on the north coast of Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, near the town of Grundarfjörður.

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Drápuhlíðarfjall

A 527-meter mountain known for its colorful rhyolite and diverse mineral deposits, including jasper and lignite.

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Helgafell

Helgafell may refer to:

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Helgafell

Helgafell is a small mountain on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula of Iceland. The mountain is 73 metres high.

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Hólahólar

A cluster of ancient volcanic craters arranged in a natural amphitheater within the Snæfellsjökull National Park.

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Búðaklettur

A volcanic plug rising 88 meters from the Búðahraun lava field, surrounded by diverse vegetation.

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Syðri-Rauðamelskúlur

A group of red scoria cones forming part of a volcanic fissure system on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

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Gráakúla

A volcanic crater located within the Berserkjahraun lava field.

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Rauðháls

A volcanic ridge and crater characterized by red scoria, part of the Rauðamelsmúlar volcanic area.

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Ytri-Rauðamelskúlur

The northernmost scoria cones in the Rauðamelsmúlar volcanic chain.

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Stapafell

A distinctive pyramidal palagonite mountain located at the southern foot of the Snæfellsjökull glacier.

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Stapafell

A prominent palagonite peak situated adjacent to the Snæfellsjökull glacier.

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Eyrarfjall

A mountain ridge overlooking the fjord near the town of Grundarfjörður.

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Úlfarsfell

A peak on the northern side of the peninsula offering views over the Breiðafjörður archipelago.

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Eyrarfjall

A mountain ridge located in the eastern part of the Snæfellsnes mountain range.

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Kerlingarfjall

A mountain peak situated in the central highlands of the peninsula.

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Hreggnasi

A 469-meter high peak located on the eastern flanks of the Snæfellsjökull glacier.

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Einbúi

A solitary mountain peak whose name translates to 'The Hermit'.

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Grafarhnúkur

A peak located in the mountainous interior above the Búðir area.

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Hestur

A mountain peak located in the central highlands near the Einbúi formation.