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Skútustaðagígar (Skútustaðir Pseudocraters)

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Skútustaðagígar (Skútustaðir Pseudocraters)

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Skútustaðagígar (Skútustaðir Pseudocraters)

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    June 9, 2024

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    Skútustadagígar is the area south of Lake Myvatn around the Stakholstjorn pond where the famous pseudocraters are found. The Skutustadir farm is named after an ancient hero named Viga-Skuta and allows us to climb some of those beautifully formed pseudocraters up close.

    The pseudocraters at Skutustadagigar made the list of the 10 best landscapes in Iceland and the top 5 things to see in Myvatn
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    June 9, 2024

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    The second viewing platform if you walk counterclockwise, it overlooks the inland lake Stakhólstjörn.
    Stakhólstjörn is a picturesque pond located in the area of Skútustaðagígar, south of Lake Myvatn. It is surrounded by beautifully formed pseudocraters, which create a unique landscape.
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    August 20, 2023

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    This lake is completely enclosed by the pseudo craters of Skútustaðagígar and has no access to Mývatn.
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    1. Skútustaðagígar Pseudocraters – View of Lake Mývatn loop from Grænilækur

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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