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Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch)

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Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch)

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Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch)

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Ströndin við Stapa og Hellna

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    April 17, 2024

    Gatklettur ("Hellnar Arch") is a famous naturally formed stone arch found between the villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. You can even walk on the rock gate.

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      October 14, 2021

      The correct name of this naturally formed stone arch is „Gatklettur“ ("Hellnar Arch"). A spectacular highlight and great for photographers – especially at sunrise ☀️.

        August 8, 2020

        Gatklettur - Arch Rock - is a cliff with an arc of a circle. Rock Arch shows how distinctive undulations have eroded the rocks into arches and beautiful swirling patterns.

        There is great bird life around the cliffs and pretty flora in the area.

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