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waterfalls at Kirkjufell, Iceland
August 31, 2015

Peeking Kirkjufell

Located on the coast of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland, Kirkjufell, which means “church mountain,” is said to be the most photographed mountain in the country. It’s a challenging climb to the top—but worth the extraordinary view when you get there.

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Photograph by Dean Austin, National Geographic Your Shot

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