Peaks & Trails of Katla UNESCO Global Geopark

Katla UNESCO Global Geopark has 258 named peaks. The highest is Háabunga at 1,745 m. Other notable peaks include Svíahnúkur eystri, Grímsvötn and Þórðarhyrna.

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Highest peak: Háabunga (1 745 m)
258 named peaks
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There are 258 named mountains in Katla UNESCO Global Geopark. Háabunga is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is Eyjafjallajökull.

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Hjörleifshöfði

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Fimmvörðuháls

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Fimmvörðuháls

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Last updated March 21, 2022

Highest Peaks

1 745 m (prom: 99 m)

Svíahnúkur eystri

1 731 m (prom: 76 m)

1 725 m (prom: 319 m)

1 659 m (prom: 190 m)

Eyjafjallajökull

1 651 m (prom: 1 053 m)

1 580 m (prom: 73 m)

1 554 m (prom: 29 m)

Hábunga Mýrdalsjökuls

1 495 m (prom: 493 m)

1 436 m (prom: 133 m)

1 314 m (prom: 17 m)

Most Prominent Mountains

Eyjafjallajökull

1 651 m (prom: 1 053 m)

Hábunga Mýrdalsjökuls

1 495 m (prom: 493 m)

1 089 m (prom: 419 m)

582 m (prom: 396 m)

971 m (prom: 379 m)

471 m (prom: 347 m)

1 725 m (prom: 319 m)

694 m (prom: 312 m)

Norðurgilshaus

732 m (prom: 306 m)

1 006 m (prom: 304 m)

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest peak in Katla UNESCO Global Geopark?

The highest peak in Katla UNESCO Global Geopark is Háabunga, at 1,745 m.

What mountains are in Katla UNESCO Global Geopark?

Notable peaks in Katla UNESCO Global Geopark include Háabunga, Svíahnúkur eystri, Grímsvötn, Þórðarhyrna and Eyjafjallajökull.