HENGILL VOLCANO 🌋 Slumbering Giant from Innstidalur,

Описание: Hengill Volcano is one of the most famous volcanoes of Iceland, being very close to Reykjavik (25 km) and popular among hikers. The volcano covers an area of about 100 km². Its highest elevation point is 803 m (2,635 ft). Hengill's last eruption was in the year 150 AD.

The volcano is still active, evidenced by its numerous hot springs and fumaroles, but the last eruption occurred approximately 1,850 years ago.

The volcano is an important source of energy for the south of the country, which is captured at the Nesjavellir power station (near the western shore of the lake Þingvallavatn) and the Hellisheiði power station (approximately 11 km southwest of Nesjavellir). Both stations are operated by Orkuveita Reykjavíkur (Reykjavik Energy).

The area with its mountains and hot springs is well suited for hiking and there are a lot of hiking trails. The small town of Hveragerði with its multitude of hot springs is also part of the Hengill area.

Some folk tales and sagas are connected to the region. For example, a young farmer is said to have killed the sleeping troll woman Jóra while she lay in wait for innocent wanderers or horsemen on the trail over Dyrafjöll.

Info: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hengill

DRONE: DJI AIR 2S
MUSIC: Indian Walk by Nico Staff

#Hengill #Hengladalir #Iceland