Gatklettur
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 94 out of 97 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Mývatn og Laxá
Location: Skútustaðahreppur, Iceland
Best Hikes to Gatklettur
- Easy
4.6
(37)
243
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations – Kirkja Lava Cave, Dimmuborgir loop from Reykjahlíð01:10
4.43km
40m
Easy4.7
(21)
234
Kirkja Lava Cave, Dimmuborgir – Dimmuborgir Lava Formations loop from Reykjahlíð00:44
2.86km
10m
Intermediate4.8
(98)
558
Hverfjall Trailhead – Hverfjall Crater loop from Reykjahlíð03:18
11.5km
210m
Tips
Gatklettur or "hole rock", is a lava gate or indeed a rock with a hole.
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•June 10, 2024
When there aren't any buses coming in droves, you can take a nice walk there.
translated by•August 17, 2025
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Location: Skútustaðahreppur, Iceland
Best Hikes to Gatklettur
- Easy
4.6
(37)
243
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations – Kirkja Lava Cave, Dimmuborgir loop from Reykjahlíð01:10
4.43km
40m
Easy4.7
(21)
234
Kirkja Lava Cave, Dimmuborgir – Dimmuborgir Lava Formations loop from Reykjahlíð00:44
2.86km
10m
Intermediate4.8
(98)
558
Hverfjall Trailhead – Hverfjall Crater loop from Reykjahlíð03:18
11.5km
210m
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