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    On the western side of Snaefellsjokull glacier, 9 km south of Hellissandur village.
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    • Snaefellsnes Peninsula
    • Hellissandur, Rif & Olafsvik
    On the western side of Snaefellsjokull glacier, 9 km south of Hellissandur village.
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    Saxholl is a crater which is easy to climb. There is a great view over the area from the top.

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