Where is Eystrahorn?

east Iceland
Eystrahorn is a little-known but spectacular mountain in east Iceland. It is part of the Krossasnesfjall mountain range.

Where is Vestrahorn located?

Vestrahorn is located on the south east coast of Iceland, near the town of Höfn. Coming from the Ring Road, drive east past Höfn and there will be an unmarked gravel road on the right after about 7km, just before the tunnel. Follow that road for about 5km and you will reach the breathtaking peaks of Vestrahorn.

Can you climb Vestrahorn?

It’s a very steep scree mountain, that’s hard to climb. The problem with scree mountains when you try climbing them is that you take one step up, but slide two steps down. An interesting fact is that Eystrahorn mountain used to be called Hvalneshorn – and then Vestrahorn mountain was called Eystrahorn.

Where is Stokksnes?

Stokksnes (Icelandic pronunciation: ​[ˈstɔksˌnɛːs]) is a headland on the southeastern Icelandic coast, near Hofn and Hornafjördur. Stokksnes is located south of Kastarárfjall mountain, and includes Vestrahorn mountain, which was featured in the Bollywood film Dilwale.

What is eystrahorn?

Eystrahorn is a little-known but spectacular mountain in east Iceland. It is part of the Krossasnesfjall mountain range.

What to do in eystrahorn?

In summer, the skies and waters are home to many species of migratory bird, and throughout the year, there are plenty of seals splashing offshore or relaxing on the coast. Eystrahorn is lesser known than other mountains of similar scale and beauty in Iceland, such as Vestrahorn, Kirkjufell and Snæfell.

What type of mountain is Mount eystrahorn?

At 756 metres (2,480 feet), Mount Eystrahorn a notably tall feature in the Krossasnesfjall mountain region. It is one of the few mountains in Iceland that is composed of gabbro, a dark, jagged lava rock that is rich in magnesium and iron.