Kalmannshellir Natural Monument
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Kalmannshellir Natural Monument

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Established2011
Managing authorityNáttúruverndarstofnun

Kalmannshellir is a protected lava cave in Hallmundarhraun. It was protected in 2011 to prevent damage to sensitive cave formations.

The same lava field also contains Surtshellir.

Kalmannshellir forms part of the extensive Hallmundarhraun lava field, which contains several important cave systems.

The same lava field contains Surtshellir, one of Iceland's best-known lava caves.

Sensitive sections of Kalmannshellir are not open to unrestricted public access.

Protection purpose

The purpose of protection is to prevent disturbance and damage to the sensitive geological formations within Kalmannshellir.

Description

Kalmannshellir is a long lava cave in Hallmundarhraun containing varied and sensitive lava formations.

Regulations

Special access restrictions apply to the most sensitive parts of the cave.

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