Saxhóll
Along the very western edge of the Snaefellsnes peninsula is a field of volcanic craters and lava flows. The road cuts through the lava, with some interesting formations.
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Details of things to do, places to see, and other interesting locations
Langafoss | Skuggafoss
A small waterfall that is visible from the road outside of Borgarnes
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This huge crater along Route 54, just as you turn west onto the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is a landmark for miles around. It is the largest volcanic crater along the rift, and probably erupted 5-6000 years ago. The lava fields surrouding the crater are of two types — The older expanse is pahoehoe lava, while the […]
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One of the oddest features of a volcanic landscape are stretches of weird hexagonal blocks of basalt, fractured lava beds that look like bundles of straws, or floor tiles.
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Clifftop paths to view stunning sea caves and rock formations on the southern coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula.
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The “Beserker’s Lava field” is vast and surprising and weirder than most lava fields — varying from soft moss-covered rocks to sharp jagged pillars of lava.
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The highest volume waterfall in Iceland — a shallow, wide cataract over the Þjórsá River, just off Route 1.
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Beautiful views along the road from Fluðir.
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A small detour from the Rte 32, a steep climb up the rocky cliffs — and you’re rewarded with fabulous views over the wide aquamarine Þjorsá river. In the distance is the low mound of Hekla volcano.
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Unique columnar basalt formations and a twin waterfall falling into a rounded pool make this a lovely place to stop.
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