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Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch)

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Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch)

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Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch)

Name: Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch)
Rating: 2

Recommended by 236 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Ströndin við Stapa og Hellna

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Location: Snæfellsbær, Iceland

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1. Bárður Snæfellsás Statue – Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch) loop from Ólafsvík

3.19km

00:51

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Arnarstapi Harbor – Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch) loop from Ólafsvík

2.60km

00:41

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bárður Snæfellsás Statue – Rock Arch in Hellnar loop from Ólafsvík

7.66km

02:06

120m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

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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Nieres

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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occasions4life

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 ☀️.

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Location: Snæfellsbær, Iceland

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Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch)

1. Bárður Snæfellsás Statue – Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch) loop from Ólafsvík

2. Arnarstapi Harbor – Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch) loop from Ólafsvík

3. Bárður Snæfellsás Statue – Rock Arch in Hellnar loop from Ólafsvík

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