On the flat plains of the Markarfljót river valley, a lonely mountain stands proud in the barren landscape. The river flows in endless braids through the black volcanic sand, past the mountain that was formed during a volcanic eruption, aeons ago. The mountain is about 120 metres high, and from its top, there is a beautiful panoramic view of the sand plains, mountains, and glacier above. This is a tuff mountain with interesting formations, created by thousands of years of erosion. The landmark is a prominent feature in the landscape and can be seen from far away. Stóri Dímon has truly unique geological features and offers a fantastic view of the surrounding landscape.
Stóri Dímon
South coast, Iceland
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Climate
The South Coast of Iceland is known for its unpredictable and ever-changing weather. The region is characterized by a subarctic oceanic climate, which means that the temperatures are relatively mild, but the weather can be quite stormy and windy.
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Lighting
The longest day in Iceland is multiple days from May through July when the sun doesn't set. The daylight hours in Iceland on the shortest days of the year are 4-5 hours per day (December to January).
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The location lies within 7 kilometers from the main road. There are roads and paths that get you closer to the mountain, especially the south side. Paths also leads both up on the mountain and around it.
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Basecamp and facilities
There is a farm 500 meters from the mountain, with lots of fields that could be used as base camps. Also, a small lot close to the mountain that could be used for offloading or a tech base. There are no facilities at this location and the phone coverage is excellent.
Risk factors
The mountain is mostly made of tuff, formed from consolidated volcanic ash that has solidified over time. This makes the rock relatively soft and porous, and landslides can occur easily.
Visitors
The area is popular as a hiking route with locals and in recent years there’s been an increase in tourists arriving to hike to the peak as well. This location is easy to manage with PAs or park rangers, with a permit from landowners.
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