Bláhnjúkur (Icelandic pronunciation: ​[ˈplauːˌn̥juːkʏr̥]) is a volcano in the south of Iceland. Its height is 940 m.[1]

Bláhnjúkur
Bláhnjúkur, 2004
Highest point
Elevation	940 m (3,080 ft)
Coordinates	63°58′36″N 19°04′05″W
Naming
English translation	Blue mountain
Language of name	Icelandic
Geography
Bláhnjúkur Landmannalaugar, Iceland
Geology
Mountain type	Volcano
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike

Its name translates to blue peak in English.[2] This comes from the blue-black colour of its sides. The colour is due to volcanic ash and lava flows.

The mountain is situated in Landmannalaugar,[3] a natural park near Hekla. It lies next to the volcano Brennisteinsalda.

A hiking trail leads up to the top of the mountain from which, in good conditions, five glaciers are visible.

The best way to get to the peak is on road number F 208. The hike is considered easy and takes 1–2 hours round-trip.[3]

See also

• Geography of Iceland
• Volcanism of Iceland

References

External links

• Photo, parts of the mountain in the middleground, on the right-hand side

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