Hekla — Iceland's Most Active Volcano
Hekla is Iceland's most famous and most active volcano, having erupted over 20 times since 874 AD. In the Middle Ages, Europeans believed Hekla was the entrance…
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Hekla is Iceland's most famous and most active volcano, having erupted over 20 times since 874 AD. In the Middle Ages, Europeans believed Hekla was the entrance to Hell. The 1,491-metre stratovolcano last erupted in 2000 and is considered overdue for another eruption. Guided hikes to the summit are possible.
Hekla is Iceland's most famous and most active volcano, having erupted over 20 times since 874 AD.
Hekla — Iceland's Most Active Volcano is a point of interest in south-iceland. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.
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Hekla is Iceland's most famous and most active volcano, having erupted over 20 times since 874 AD. In the Middle Ages, Europeans believed Hekla was the entrance to Hell. The 1,491-metre stratovolcano last erupted in 2000 and is considered overdue for another eruption. Guided hikes to the summit are possible.
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