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This vast feeding and breeding area of the reindeer is within the frame of the Snowy
Mountain, Snaefell, the northern edge of the icecap Vatnajokull and the glacial river
Jokulsa a Bru. It is mostly vegetated and boggy in a few places. It is situated between
600 and 700 m above sea level. One of the Tourist Association's
huts is situated at the western foot of the Snowy Mountain. Two main
access roads lead into this area, one from the Hrafnkelsdalur valley and
another and a better one from the Fljotsdalur valley. The latter was built
in connection with research carried out in connection with the planned
construction of a hydro electric power station and the creation of a man
made lake, which would flood one of the largest breeding areas of the pink
footed goose in the world.
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