Kerling (Iceland)
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Mt Kerling is the highest mountain (1538 m) in the District of Eyjafjarðarsveit
Eyjafjörður
Eyjafjörður is the longest fjord in central northern Iceland. It is located in the second most populous region of Iceland.-Physical geography:...

, in the northern part of Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...

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Its structure is mainly basaltic rock, but the uppermost part is rhyolite, which extends to Mts Súlur
Súlur
Súlur is a mountain located to the south west of the town Akureyri in Iceland rising some 1213 meters. It is popular for hiking tours....

 nearby and all the way to the lower slopes of Mt. Vindheimajökull to the north of valley Glerardalur
Glerá
Glerá River is a river in northern Iceland. It originates from glaciers in the mountains of Tröllaskagi peninsula and also draws water from some fresh water springs on its way down Glerá Valley. It runs through the town of Akureyri before it flows into the sea in Eyjafjörður. The river formed the...

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Considered an easy climb with excellent panoramic views on a fine day.
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