Blahylur Lake Mountain Ridges
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LEICA M11 Monochrom
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Leica APO-Telyt M 135mm f/3.4
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1/125s @ f/11
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Blahylur Lake
Bláhylur (or Hnausapollur) is a stunning, deep blue crater lake in Iceland's Landmannalaugar highlands, known for its vibrant colors contrasting with surrounding volcanic ridges of black lava, yellow sulfur, and green moss, offering breathtaking views from hikes like the nearby Bláhnúkur volcano, creating an otherworldly landscape of "Mars and the Arctic". It's a popular stop on highland routes like F208, accessible with 4x4 vehicles in summer, providing dramatic scenery and a chance to see glaciers and colorful rhyolite mountains.
Location & Access:
Region: Landmannalaugar Highlands, Iceland.
Roads: Reachable via highland F-roads (like F208), requiring a sturdy 4x4, typically open from late June to mid-September.
Key Features & Surroundings:
Color: The lake's intense turquoise-blue comes from its volcanic origins, contrasting sharply with the dark ash/lava slopes and colorful mineral deposits.
Volcanic Activity: Formed by an eruption around 871 AD, the area features fresh lava flows, hot springs, and geothermal steam vents.
Nearby Hikes: The iconic Bláhnúkur (Blue Peak) hike offers panoramic views of the lake, rainbow-colored mountains, and distant glaciers.
Landscape: Expect to see vivid colors from sulfur, moss, black lava, and rhyolite, creating a unique, multi-hued terrain.