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Páskahellir / Eastern Cave

A small cave by the seaside of Neskaupstaður Nature Resverve

Hiking Easy

Distance
2.9 km
Ascent
108 m
Descent
107 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
0 m
High Point
37 m
Gradient
Páskahellir / Eastern Cave Map

Páskahellir is a small cave by the seaside of Neskaupstaður Nature Resverve, with pillow lava and rock tunnels. You can also find holes that were probably formed by prehistoric trees. A forest taht used to grow here was most likely destroyed by lava around 12 million years ago. The cave itself was formed by erosion by the sea and at bottom.

Description

Word has it that you can see the sun dance from Páskahellir on Easter morning. Páskahellir translates in English to Easter Cave and this old folklore can easily be seen as an explanation for the idiosyncratic name of the cave.

The walk from the entrance of the Nature Resvere to the site is about 10 to 15 min. Wooden stairs lead down from the walking path down to the cave, but please not that the climbing down can be tricky and has to be done with caution.

Difficulty

Easy

Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between March and October

Features

  • Picturesque
  • Dog friendly
  • Family friendly