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View of Vík and Black Sand Beach

View of Vík and Black Sand Beach

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View of Vík and Black Sand Beach

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Location: Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland

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Henrik

October 20, 2022

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Great view over Vik and a good start to a small circular hike - but beware: danger of falling

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Bumble-Bee

June 1, 2025

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Vik itself isn't that special, but the view over the long black beach is something special.

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Elevation 210 m

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