Just a few kilometres off the main road and on your way to Rauðamelsölkelda, a distinctive red volcano cone rises on the edge of the Kerlingahraun lava field. The hill is 222 meters high, with bright black and red slopes made of scoria, pumice and sand, topped with bright green or yellowish fine moss that stretches upwards in its slopes. At the edge of the lava field, there is a tiny, old and traditional Icelandic church with red and white exterior sitting lonely in the foreboding landscape.
Ytri Rauðimelur
Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
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Climate
The weather in Snæfellsnes Peninsula is characterized by its unpredictability and dramatic shifts. Rain showers, fog and gusty winds along with a beautiful sunshine can be expected all in one day. The climate is under the influence of Snæfellsjökull glacier and coastal climate in the Atlantic Ocean.
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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 road leading to the hill and the lava field is a rough gravel road, suitable for all kinds of cars. There is a 100-meter hike towards the hill from the gravel lot below it.
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Basecamp and facilities
There is a lot next to the church that could be used as a basecamp. 2.2 kilometres further up the gravel road towards the volcano cone is a large gravel field that could be used as a basecamp for that area. There are no facilities at this location. The phone coverage at the mountain is not good.
Risk factors
The mountain is steep with loose sand and scoria stone that makes climbing it difficult and dangerous. There is a delicate moss field that stretches up its slopes.
Visitors
The area is a medium tourist attraction. Visitors hike around the mountain and the surrounding lava field. You can easily manage this location with additional staff.
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