Hekla is a large volcano in the south of Iceland, on the edge of the highlands. Hekla rises about 1,491 metres. It is a ridge-shaped stratovolcano rather than a single cone.
Where Hekla is
Hekla is in the south of Iceland, on the edge of the highlands. Hekla is a ridge-shaped stratovolcano rather than a single cone. Hekla rises about 1,491 metres.
A long history of eruptions
Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes and has erupted many times since Iceland was settled. A major eruption in 1104 buried farms in the nearby Thjorsardalur valley. Its most recent eruption was in 2000.
The Gateway to Hell
In the Middle Ages, Hekla was known in Europe as a Gateway to Hell.
Visiting Hekla and highland tours
Hekla can erupt with little warning, so official advice and alerts on safetravel.is should be checked before going near it. You can compare highland tours to see the current options.
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