Kerling (Iceland)
Mount Kerling (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈcʰɛ(r)tliŋk], "Old Hag") is the highest mountain (1536 m) in the District of Eyjafjarðarsveit, in the northern part of Iceland. Its structure is mainly basaltic rock, but the uppermost part is rhyolite, which extends to Mts Súlur nearby and all the way to the lower slopes of Mt. Vindheimajökull [ˈvɪntˌheiːmaˌjœːkʏtl̥] to the north of valley Glerárdalur.[3] It is considered an easy climb with excellent panoramic views on a fine day.[4]
| Kerling | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,536 m (5,039 ft)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 756 m (2,480 ft)[2] |
| Listing | Mountains of Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65°33′26″N 18°15′17″W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Kerling | |
| Country | Iceland |
| Region | Northeastern |
View onto the valley to the East of Kerling (Eyjafjarðarsveit municipality)
References
- "Topographic map of Kerling". opentopomap.org. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- "Kerling, Ireland". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- "Mt Kerling North Iceland". nat.is. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- "Bóndi". SummitPost. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
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