Snæefell, Iceland

At 6,012 feet (1,833 m), this extinct volcano is the highest mountain in Iceland outside of Vatnajökull. Its icecap is famous around the world because of French writer Jules Verne. In his book Journey to the Center of the Earth, a German geologist and his nephew go on a journey into the crater of Snæefell.

Obviously, Verne thought Snæefell to be the perfect setting for his book – its peak was torn apart when the volcano erupted during the late Ice Age. Today, the crater is filled with ice. Reindeer are often seen in the mountain’s beautiful surroundings. Snæefell is a popular summer hiking destination and there are several trails leading to the summit. It is located in western Iceland on the Snæefellsnes peninsula.

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