Skeidararjökull - Iceland
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
N 63° 57.336 W 017° 27.273
28V E 379774 N 7094380
Driving along the road, a turnout affords a nice view of the Glacier.
Waymark Code: WMKGN5
Location: Iceland
Date Posted: 04/12/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
Views: 18

You will get a nice view from along Hwy 1. There are companies that do "Ice Walks", but they go to the Skaftafellsjökull Glacier, and this Glacier is not easily accessible by the public.

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Mountain / landmass name: part of Vatnajökull glacier / landmass-Iceland island

Park name (if any): Skaftafell National Park

Glacier type: ice

Parking / trail head / boat launch:
Hwy 1Iceland


Final access method: Hiking trail

Safe viewing location: N 63° 57.336 W 017° 27.273

Photograph submitted: yes

Travel time (approximate): Not Listed

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