- Hengill
Infobox Mountain
Name = Hengill
Photo = Hengill_behind_Hveragerdi.jpg| Caption = Hengill, 2004
Elevation = convert|803|m|ft|0|lk=onVNUM|1=1701-05=]
Range=
Location =Iceland
Prominence =
Coordinates = coord|64|11|N|21|20|W|region:IS_type:mountain
Type=Shield volcano ,fissure vent s
Age=
Last eruption= 90 AD ± 100 years
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Language =
First ascent =
Easiest route = HikeThe Hengill (Icelandic, pronounced as IPA2|hɛŋcilˠ)central volcano is situated in the south-west ofIceland , to the south ofÞingvellir . The volcano covers an area of about 100 km².The
volcano is still active, evidenced by the numeroushot springs andfumarole s, but the lasteruption occurred approximately 2000 years ago.The volcano is an important source of
energy for the south of the country, which is especially put to use at theNesjavellir power station . The power station is located at the western shore of the lakeÞingvallavatn .The area with its mountains and
hot springs is well suited forhiking and there are a lot of hiking trails.The small town ofHveragerði with its multitude of hot springs is also part of the Hengill area.Some
folk tale s andsaga s are connected to the region. For example, a young farmer is said to have killed the sleepingtroll woman Jóra while she lay in wait for innocent wanderers or horsemen on the trail over Dyrafjöll.ee also
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Geography of Iceland
*Lakes of Iceland
*List of volcanoes in Iceland
*Volcanism in Iceland References
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