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Lyngdalsheiði, Plateau and weather station between Laugarvatn and Þingvellir, Iceland

The Lyngdalsheiði plateau rises 215 meters above sea level, featuring volcanic terrain with numerous caves scattered throughout the surrounding lava fields.

In 1907, authorities constructed a road through Gjábakkahraun and Reyðarhraun near Lyngdalsheiði for King Frederick VIII of Denmark's visit, naming it Kóngsvegur.

The area near Lyngdalsheiði contains several notable caves, including Laugarvatnshellir, Gjábakkahellir, Vegkantshellir, Tintron, Lambhellir, and Tvíbotni, each holding geological significance.

The weather station at Lyngdalsheiði, established in 2010, provides meteorological data and forecasts through station number 36504 and WMO number 4968.

The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration maintains an automated weather observation system at Lyngdalsheiði, monitoring climate conditions in the Suðurland region.

GPS coordinates: 64.15722,-20.89861

Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:10

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