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Landmannahellir

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Landmannahellir
Moss covered land around Landmannahellir
Map showing the location of Landmannahellir
Map showing the location of Landmannahellir
Location in Iceland
Coordinates64°03′N 19°14′W / 64.050°N 19.233°W / 64.050; -19.233
Depth8 m
Length14 m
Websitewww.landmannahellir.is

Landmannahellir (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlantˌmanːaˌhɛtlɪr̥]) is a small cave at the foot of the Hellisfjall mountain middle of Suðurland (South Iceland) in the influence area of the volcano Hekla.[1]

Landmannahellir is 14 metres (46 ft) long, 8 m (26 ft) wide and has a 4 m (13 ft) ceiling. It used to be a shelter for farmers with their sheep. Today it serves tourism. A few huts were built near the cave.[2]

Next to Landmannahellir

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  • Löðmundur mountain in the north
  • Löðmundarvatn lake in the east
  • Landmannaleið trail

References

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  1. ^ "Landmannahellir a tourist service and accommodation center in the highlands of Iceland" (in German). Retrieved 2017-08-10.
  2. ^ "LANDMANNAHELLIR" (in German). Retrieved 2017-08-10.