Glanni

Glanni
Coordinates	64 ° 45 '13 "  N , 21 ° 32' 46.9"  W Coordinates: 64 ° 45 '13 "  N , 21 ° 32' 46.9"  W.
place	Borgarbyggð , Vesturland , Iceland
height	8 m
flow	Norðurá

The Glanni is one of the waterfalls in the 62 km long Icelandic river Norðurá , which is one of the most important salmon rivers in Iceland. Its height of fall is 8 m

Its location is east of the Icelandic town of Bifröst in the municipality of Borgarbyggð , Vesturland region (German: Westland). There is a marked hiking trail from Bifröst.

The Paradisarlaut pond is located near the Glanni waterfall .

There is also a lava field of the extinct Grábrók volcano nearby. The lava is about 3600 years old.

According to a legend, the Glanni waterfall is said to be the residence of elves and trolls.

Web links

Commons : Glanni  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} angling.is - angling in Iceland - Veiðivötn: Norðurá
2. ↑ Glanni, (Glannifoss). Retrieved April 3, 2019 . 
3. ↑ bifrost.is> English> Campus> Surroundings
4. ↑ Glanni in Borgarnes - My Destination Reykjavik
5. ↑ Glanni Waterfall | Visit West Iceland