What do the colors on the contour map of Langjokull (1355m) mean?

The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.

What is the contour interval for Langjokull (1355m)?

The contour map of Langjokull (1355m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Langjokull (1355m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Langjokull (1355m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,355m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.

Langjokull (1355m)

Langjokull stands at 1355 meters in Iceland, Europe. This peak is classified as a volcano.

Elevation

1355 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

64.750000, -19.983333

Type

volcano

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Langjokull (1355m) is a volcanic peak in Iceland. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. An Icelandic volcanic peak shaped by glacial and volcanic forces, offering dramatic polar landscapes.

Routes

Glacier Walk Route (Langjokull) 2

15.00 km · 5.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Langjokull (1355m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 1,355m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Langjokull (1355m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,355m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.