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Mælifellshnjúkur

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Mælifellshnjúkur
Mælifellshnjúkur. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Mælifellshnjúkur is a mountain on the inner western side of Skagafjörður, Iceland. It is 1,138 meters (3,733 feet) tall, It is one of the most prominent and best-known of Skagafjörður's mountains, towering over those nearby. The peak is allegedly visible from ten counties. It also offers a good view, and is a popular spot for hiking, given that the climb is relatively easy.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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