Hlöðufell, Mountain summit in central Iceland
Hlöðufell is a mountain in central Iceland featuring steep cliffs on multiple sides and a glacier area called sísnævi on its northern face. The terrain offers different views from various angles, with established routes leading upward through the gorge.
The mountain formed during the Pleistocene when volcanic eruptions occurred beneath the Langjökull ice sheet, which covered a larger area at that time. These subglacial eruptions created its distinctive shape combining elements of different mountain types.
The name comes from an old Icelandic word meaning woolen scraps, showing how locals named their surroundings based on everyday life. These old names still reveal how people historically connected with the landscape around them.
The route follows an established trail through the steep gorge near the Icelandic Touring Association's hut at Hlöðuvellir. The terrain is demanding and requires good fitness and sturdy footwear for safe footing on rocky ground.
The mountain is a tuya volcano, a rare mountain type formed only through eruptions beneath ice. This special formation makes it geologically interesting, located roughly 10 kilometers southwest of Langjökull glacier.
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