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Midgja – Rock arch next to Arnarstapi Loop from Arnarstapavegur

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Midgja – Rock arch next to Arnarstapi Loop from Arnarstapavegur

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August 12, 2021

Midgja – Rock arch next to Arnarstapi Loop from Arnarstapavegur

Easy

01:43

6.54km

3.8km/h

60m

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Overview

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Bus stop

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747 m

Arnarstapi Harbor

Highlight • Settlement

This lovely hamlet at the foot of the Stapafell, an imposing hill of 526m, has a particularly beautiful view of the south coast of the peninsula. It was once a …

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1.19 km

Midgja Sea Cliffs and Seabird Colony

Highlight • Gorge

Most impressive, however, are the perpendicular rock holes, which are connected to the sea and are chosen as a favorite nesting place by the screeching seagulls. They are indicated with signs, Loch Midgja gives a good view into the depths.

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1.59 km

Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch)

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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3.15 km

Coastal Path Between Hellnar and Arnarstapi

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Coastal path along the black basalt cliffs, which are stained with the white droppings of many generations of birds.

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3.90 km

Basalt Arch Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful bay with rock arch

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4.03 km

Fjöruhúsið Café, Hellnar

Highlight • Cafe

Hellnar, this village inhabited by nine people has something special. This does not mean the beautiful bay with its rock arch, but the Café Fjöruhusid with its delicious cakes. After …

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6.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

986 m

901 m

129 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

1.53 km

986 m

108 m

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Midgja – Rock arch next to Arnarstapi Loop from Arnarstapavegur

Arnarstapi Harbor

Midgja Sea Cliffs and Seabird Colony

Gatklettur (Hellnar Arch)

Coastal Path Between Hellnar and Arnarstapi

Basalt Arch Bay

Fjöruhúsið Café, Hellnar

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