Hvannadalshnúkur
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| Elevation | 2,110 m (6,923 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,110 m (6,923 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra Country high point |
| Pronunciation | Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkvanːatalsˌn̥ʲuːkʏr] |
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| Location | Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland |
| Range | Öræfajökull volcano |
| Coordinates | 64°00′57″N 16°40′29″W / 64.01583°N 16.67472°WCoordinates: 64°00′57″N 16°40′29″W / 64.01583°N 16.67472°W[1] |
Hvannadalshnúkur or Hvannadalshnjúkur (pronounced [ˈkvanːatalsˌn̥ʲuːkʏr]) is a peak in the north-western rim of the Öræfajökull volcano in Iceland and the highest point of the island. An official measurement completed in August 2005 established its height as 2,109.6 metres (6,921 ft)[citation needed] (previously set as 2,119 m (6,952 ft)).
The peak is part of the Vatnajökull National Park. The route to the top is a popular climb though numerous and frequently hidden crevasses call for experienced mountain guides.
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Aerial photo from August 2011
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Aerial photo from August 2011
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- ^ "Europe: Atlantic Islands - Ultra Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 03-31-2012.
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