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Lónsöræfi is a wilderness area in south-east Iceland. The region is characterised by its varied geological formations. These mostly date from a period 5-7 million years ago when the volcano Kollumúlaeldstöðvar was active. The glacier tongues of the eastern extreme of Vatnajökull also impose themselves on the area. Visible to the north-west is Snæfell (1833m), the highest peak in Iceland that isn't part of a glacier. The mountains within the area itself include Sauðhamarstindur (1319m) and Jökulgilstindar (1313 m).

Lónsöræfi, while less known and less accessible than areas such as Skaftafell and the Southern Highlands, is nevertheless popular with hikers. A transport service from Stafafell farm into the reserve via all-terrain bus is available. Alternatively, the recent construction of a bridge for walkers over the Jökulsá í Lóni river at Eskifell has improved access for hikers. There are mountain huts at Geldingafell, Múlaskáli and Egilssel run by regional associations of Ferðafélag Íslands. A 4-6 day walking route fromSnæfell to Stafafell is possible via the Eyjabakkajökull glacier tongue. The area can also be reached fromGeithellnadalur. The nearest settlements of any size are Höfn and Djúpivogur.

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+'''Lónsöræfi''' is a wilderness area in south-east [[Iceland]]. The region is characterised by its varied geological formations. These mostly date from a period 5-7 million years ago when the volcano Kollumúlaeldstöðvar was active. The glacier tongues of the eastern extreme of [[Vatnajökull]] also impose themselves on the area. Visible to the north-west is Snæfell (1833m), the highest peak in Iceland that isn't part of a glacier. The mountains within the area itself include Sauðhamarstindur (1319m) and Jökulgilstindar (1313 m).
-'''A hydraulic structure''' is a structure submergered or partially submerged in any body of water, which disrupts the natural flow of water. They can be used to divert, disrupt or completely stop the flow. An example of a hydraulic structure would be a  [[dam]], which slows the normal flow rate of river in order to power turbines.A hydraulic tructure can be built in a river, the sea, or any body of water where there is a need for a change in the natural flow of water.
+Lónsöræfi, while less known and less accessible than areas such as [[Skaftafell]] and the Southern Highlands, is nevertheless popular with hikers. A transport service from Stafafell farm into the reserve via all-terrain bus is available. Alternatively, the recent construction of a [[bridge]] for walkers over the [[Jökulsá í Lóni]] river at [[Eskifell]] has improved access for hikers. There are mountain huts at [[Geldingafell]], [[Múlaskáli]] and [[Egilssel]] run by regional associations of [[Ferðafélag Íslands]]. A 4-6 day walking route from[[ Snæfell]] to Stafafell is possible via the [[Eyjabakkajökull]] glacier tongue. The area can also be reached from[[ Geithellnadalur]]. The nearest settlements of any size are [[Höfn]] and [[Djúpivogur]].
+==External links==
+* [http://www.eldhorn.is/stafafell/index.htm Stafafell Farm and Lónsöræfi travel service]
+* [http://english.ust.is/National-Parks/Protectedareas/Lonsoraefi/ Lónsöræfi page of the Icelandic Environment and Food Agency]
+* [http://www.horn.is/ferdafelag/ Ferðafélags Austur-Skaftafellssýslu (in Icelandic)]
+* [http://www.fljotsdalsherad.is/ferdafelag/ Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs (in Icelandic)]
+* [http://www.isafold.de/lonsoraefi98/default.htm Account of a trek through Lónsöræfi, with photos (in German)]
+* [http://www.hi.is/~annadora/lonsoraefi.pdf Lengthy report into tourism in Lónsöræfi, with photos (in Icelandic)]
+* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/gislos/187640145/ Photo] [http://pond.org.uk/galleries/Iceland,%202000/index2.html Photos] [http://www.pbase.com/orelime/lonsoerafi Photos] [http://public.fotki.com/Ellaosk/lnsrfi/ Photos] [http://public.fotki.com/gunnasteina/fer__lnsrfi/page3.html Photos]
+* [http://www.islandsmyndir.is/html_skjol/halendid/Lonsoraefi-2007-07-21/index.html Gallery of Lónsöræfi from www.islandsmyndir.is]
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-http://chl.erdc.usace.army.mil/hydraulicstructures Untied States Corps of Engineers[http://chl.erdc.usace.army.mil/hydraulicstructures]
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+[[Category:South Iceland]]