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Mælifell

Sight · South Iceland & Golden Circle

An iconic moss-covered cone volcano rising from the black sands of Mælifellssandur, often called Iceland’s most photogenic peak.

AccessF210 4x4 only · free roadside viewing, optional steep short climb, summer only

GPS63.7994, -18.9381

Local tip: Best seen from the F210 Fjallabak road at golden hour; a short but steep scramble reaches partway up for photos.

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