Gunnohver - Southern Peninsula, Iceland
N 63° 49.123 W 022° 41.127
27V E 417034 N 7077908
Gunnuhver - Iceland’s Largest Hot Spring
Waymark Code: WM12JJC
Location: Iceland
Date Posted: 06/05/2020
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Gunnuhver is a highly active geothermal area of mud pools and steam vents on the southwest part of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Named after an angry female ghost, Gudrun, whose spirit was trapped in the hot springs by a priest 400 years ago. The steamy area has an eerie atmosphere and an incredible sulfur vapor.
A unique characteristic of the Gunnuhver hot springs is that the groundwater here is 100% seawater, unlike other geothermal areas on the island. The colorful minerals in the ground provide vibrant hues, but danger is very real with temperatures over 300°C (570°F) so it is important to tread lightly and stick to the trails. Iceland´s largest mud pool resides at Gunnuhver; it is 20 meters (65 ft) wide of violently boiling earth.
Source: "Icelandtravel"
Temperature (F): 570°F
Temperature (C): 300°C
Type: Primitive
Cost?: No Cost
Open to the Public?: yes
Other Amenities:
Very important to stick to the trails.. The water is boiling
Clothing Optional?: Not Listed
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