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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occasions4life

October 14, 2021

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

Nieres

August 8, 2020

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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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Bárður Snæfellsás Statue – Birds Market loop from Ströndin við Stapa og Hellna

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Arnarstapi Harbor – Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch) loop from Stapafell

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Bárður Snæfellsás Statue – Rock Arch at Hellnar loop from Ströndin við Stapa og Hellna

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Location: Snæfellsbær, Iceland

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