EDEs lighthouse XVIII - Hvanney (Höfn) Traditional Geocache
EDEs lighthouse XVIII - Hvanney (Höfn)
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Hvanney (Höfn)
1922 (heightened in 1938). Active; focal plane 15 m (49 ft); flash every 5 s, white, red or green depending on direction. 8 m (26 ft) square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery. Lighthouse painted yellow, lantern red.
Hvanney is a barrier island off the southeast coast of Iceland; the lagoon behind the barrier is called the Hornafjörður. Located at the east end of the island, marking the south side of the entrance to the lagoon about 1.5 km (1 mi) south of Höfn. Accessible only by boat, although there is a distant view from the town. Site open, tower closed.
From the cachesite you have a good view to the lighthouse.
The cache lies at a public parking space. Please be careful with Muggles. You don't have to enter the bird breeding territory!
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Evtug bs Aryfba, oruvaq fgbar