Grímsstaðaheiði

Grímsstaðaheiði is a heath in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Reykjahlíð.

Village
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Mývatn is a lake near in . The lake was formed during a massive eruption 2300 years ago. Today the area is best known for the huge numbers of birds that visit in the summer, and for the weird and inspiring volcanic features that surround the lake. is situated 8 km southeast of Grímsstaðaheiði.

Grímsstaðaheiði

Latitude
65.69019° or 65° 41′ 25″ north
Longitude
-17.03671° or 17° 2′ 12″ west
Elevation
323 metres (1,060 feet)
Open location code
9CQ4MXR7+38
Geo­Names ID
2631133
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Satellite Map

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Notable Places Nearby

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