Jörundur in Lambahraun Natural Monument
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Jörundur in Lambahraun Natural Monument

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Established1985
Area0.07 km²
Managing authorityNáttúruverndarstofnun

Jörundur in Lambahraun is a protected lava cave containing highly sensitive geological formations.

Access requires special permission. Visitors interested in lava caves can also explore Raufarhólshellir.

Lava caves can contain formations that take a very long time to develop but can be damaged almost instantly. This is why access to Jörundur is restricted.

Visitors interested in an organised lava-cave experience can explore Raufarhólshellir.

Do not enter Jörundur without the required permission.

Protection purpose

The purpose of protection is to conserve the cave and its sensitive geological formations.

Description

Jörundur in Lambahraun is a protected lava cave containing sensitive geological formations.

Regulations

Entering the cave without specific permission is prohibited in order to protect its geological formations.

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