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Glacier paradise near Skaftafell
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Contrast of blue ice against brown waters of lagoon and steep green cliffs. This place will take your breath away. Many walking paths in the area.
🚗 Road: Gravel
đŸ…żïž Parking: Free

đŸš¶Distance: 1km/0.6mi to the main view point/down to the glacier tongue

đŸ„Ÿ Hiking: You can also hike to the left side of the glacier, there're some nice views from there too (about 5km/3mi roundtrip)

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