- Address: Nordjurland-Eistra, Iceland;
- Height above sea level: 1 213 m.
Only in Iceland, when drawing up tourist routes, so much attention is paid to volcanoes. This should not be surprised, because they are the objects of pilgrimage of all travelers. Only Mount Sulur, which is located in the northern part of the island, will more than pay for the money spent on the trip, thanks to the mass of impressions that you can get by visiting it. The mountain Sulur will be difficult to miss if you include Akureyri in the route.
After seeing the sights of the city, you can climb to one of the peaks of the mountain. More prepared tourists storm high peak. For beginners, there is a smaller vertex. The difference is small, but for foot climbing is essential. So, the high peak reaches 1213 m, and the peak is smaller - 1144 m.
Mount Sulur - description
The remarkable nature of Mount Sulur is that it is a real volcano. It is part of the system of the extinct volcano Kedling. Sulur sole is a 500-meter basalt foundation. And the top consists entirely of luminous liparite. Another name for the breed is rhyolite. It is a kind of fine-grained analog of granite.
Admire the beautiful view - this is another reason why tourists come. Those who do not like or do not know how to ride will be able to take photos that are breathtaking. Unusual colorful nature, green plains at the foot of the volcano - this is better to see with your own eyes.
Between the peaks there are still traces of the presence of the glacier. No other volcano has such a feature. The comfort of the skiers will be taken care of by the local population. The economy of the region depends on the influx of tourists.
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Picturesque places
The mountain surrounds the city of Akureyri, creating a bizarre contrast between wildlife and civilization. In combination with a bay with rocky shores, the picture strikes with beauty. In the reviews of tourists about the volcano Sulur is a genuine admiration.
Mother nature generously endowed this land of Iceland with landmarks. They can not be thrown out of the trip, as you can not forget after a visit.
How to get to Mount Sulur?
Mount Sulur is in the region of Nordyurland-Eistr. There are several stops on the way to the mountain. Firstly, it is the capital of Iceland , then the city of Akureyri. There are car rental outlets that will take you to your destination. Sulur is located to the west of the city. Since the mountain is actively used by lovers of mountain skiing, it will not be a problem to get to it. The flow of tourists to her is not weakening. You can join any group.