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Google Chrome's latest experiment is letting you tour the world of The Hobbit. Fans of Middle Earth can now fly above cities like Rivendell, or take a sneak peak at the dark Trollshaws and more.

Users have a choice of a few areas of exploration, all of which appear in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. For now, you can only walk around the Trollshaws and Rivendell and the haunted fortress of Dol Guldur. Cue in eerie music to accompany you.

The experiment isn't quite finished yet, and will soon add on-the-ground exploration of the Halls of Thranduil, Erebor and Lake-town.

Next up? A tour of Westoros please!