Teigarhorn og Búlandstindur við Berufjörð
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Teigarhorn Protected Recreation Area

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Established2013
Area20.1 km²
Managing authorityNáttúruverndarstofnun

Teigarhorn is a protected recreation area beside Berufjörður in East Iceland and one of the region's most interesting geological sites. It was protected in 2013 and covers more than 20 km².

The protection preserves the landscape, geology, natural environment and cultural heritage. Teigarhorn is particularly famous for zeolites formed within cavities in the bedrock.

The area lies beside Berufjörður and can easily be combined with other attractions around Djúpivogur, including The Eggs of Merry Bay and Djúpivogur Church.

Zeolites and other protected geological formations must not be removed or damaged. Visitors should leave geological features undisturbed.

Protection purpose

The purpose of protecting Teigarhorn is to preserve its landscape, geology, cultural heritage and natural environment.

Description

Teigarhorn by Berufjörður is known for its dramatic scenery, geology and zeolite minerals, as well as important cultural heritage.

Regulations

Collecting minerals or disturbing protected geological formations is prohibited except where specifically permitted.

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Teigarhorn - Fólkvangur

Teigarhorn - Fólkvangur er friðlýst náttúru- og útivistarsvæði á Íslandi. Hér finnur þú upplýsingar um svæðið, náttúruna og áhugaverða staði í nágrenninu.