Hvannadalshnúkur
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| Hvannadalshnúkur | |
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| Elevation | 2,110 m (6,923 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,110 m (6,923 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra Country highest point |
| Pronunciation | Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkvanːatalsˌn̥ʲuːkʏr] |
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 Hvannadalshnúkur
 Iceland |
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| Range | Öræfajökull volcano |
| Coordinates | 64°00′52.39″N 16°40′30.27″W / 64.0145528°N 16.675075°WCoordinates: 64°00′52.39″N 16°40′30.27″W / 64.0145528°N 16.675075°W |
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) (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
