londrangar basalt cliffs

A cool November day with a brisk Atlantic wind did not stop us from being awed by these volcanic monoliths. On a peninsula with a starkly beautiful landscape this was one of many unforgettable sights.

In Snaefellsjokull National Park you can make a hike of under one hour from the parking lot at the foot of Svalthufa hill to Malarrif lighthouse and back.A first stop will be Thufubjarg cliff, offering commanding views of the volcanic coastline of Iceland. Some of the rocks in this area sparkle the imagination, taking the shape of a skull, a drinking cow head or even a dragon.Next up are the two Londrangar pillars, remnants of a crater which has been eroded to its present form by the sea. From a distance they reminded me of the towers of a ruined stronghold.Finally you arrive at Malarrif lighthouse (not accessible), standing very picturesque against the backdrop of mighty Snaefellsjokull glacier. The hike is not difficult but does ascend and descend over uneven terrain. I advise to bring food and drink. There are no sanitary or other facilities in the area. PS :Snaefellsjokull National Park offers some nice but short hikes and is therefore no must in our opinion. We only had eight days to spend in Iceland and in retrospect would skip it in favor of an extra day in the magnificent south east of the country.

Базальтовые скалы на океаническом побережье в национальном парке Snaefellsjoekull. В первую очередь место привлекает высоким маяком.