Óshyrna

Óshyrna

Mount Óshyrna in Bolungarvík
Highest point
Coordinates 66°4′18.56″N 23°6′10.34″W / 66.0718222°N 23.1028722°W / 66.0718222; -23.1028722Coordinates: 66°4′18.56″N 23°6′10.34″W / 66.0718222°N 23.1028722°W / 66.0718222; -23.1028722
Geography
Óshyrna

Iceland

Location Westfjords, Iceland
Mount Óshyrna seen from the harbour in Bolungarvík

Óshyrna is a mountain in the Westfjords in Iceland. It is the outermost part of the mountain slope between Ísafjörður and Bolungarvík.The old road to Bolungarvík lies between Óshyrna and the ocean. The Óshlíð road is one of Iceland‘s most dangerous roads because of frequent avalanches and rock falls. The road has four emergency shelters along its route.

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