Raufarhólshellir , Iceland
N 63° 56.394 W 021° 23.771
27V E 480580 N 7090377
Raufarhólshellir is the fourth-longest lava tube in Iceland.
Waymark Code: WM1274F
Location: Iceland
Date Posted: 03/17/2020
Views: 5
"The 1,360 meter (0.84 mile) long cave is one of the largest in Iceland, and the fourth longest. It is up to 10 m (33 ft) tall, and 10-30 m (36-90 ft) wide, stretching beneath the lava field. Parts of the ceiling have collapsed, making the cave difficult to navigate. Beautiful lava formations in the cave add to its magic.
The cave has multiple skylights, or holes in the ceiling, under which snow accumulates. Iceland Route 39 crosses over the cave at a point where it is about 15 meters in diameter. The cave hosts microbial mats containing a variety of microorganisms, including actinobacteria and acidobacteria.
The cave's proximity to Reykjavík made it popular with visitors, who caused damage to the cave. In late 2016 the cave was closed to the public to clear accumulated garbage and install lighting and a walkway to part of the cave. The cave reopened for guided tours the following year."
(Wikipedia)
Type of Land: Private Land
Managed By: Owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Contact Info: 76010001
Website: [Web Link]
Type of Cave: Lava Cave
Contains Stalactites: no
Contains Stalagmites: yes
Contains Bats: no
Price of Admission: 352.00 (listed in local currency)
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