Hrossaborg Crater

Iceland / Nordurland eystra / Reykjahlid /
 mountain, volcanic crater / caldera, interesting place
From Frommers.com: Hrossaborg, a 10,000-year-old crater formed when rising magma heated groundwater, prompting a massive explosion of steam and rock. Hrossaborg was once used as a pen for rounding up horses -- thus the name, which means "Horse Castle."
www.frommers.com/destinations/askjaandkverkfjoll/411701...

This crater is a must-see, but it doesn't get a lot of publicity. After visiting the Dittifoss waterfall on route 864 (the eastern dirt road to Dittifoss) go west on Route 1 toward Lake Myvatn and look for Hrossaborg Crater on the left. You'll see the crater soon after crossing the suspension bridge across the river.

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Coordinates:   65°36'56"N   16°15'38"W
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