Lofthellir

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The Lofthellir ( Icelandic : hellir = cave) is located in the older Laxárlava that Ketildyngja ejected 3500 years ago, near the mountain Hvannfell . Their length is about 370 meters. The cave is being explored by the Icelandic Speleological Society . The temperature inside is around 0 ° C all year round. There are some larger ice formations in the Lofthellir.

tourism

In the Mývatn area there is currently only one provider for this cave tour. It must be descended via a ladder. Once at the bottom you have to overcome a short silt . The cave is now closed and cannot be visited without a guide.

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