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Bárður Snæfellsás walking trail

Arnastapi is a well-known tourist destination around Snæfellsnes and there has been some development in the area in recent years. Some walking paths around the area are now easily accessible, and there are a large number of restaurants and accommodation facilities in the area. The harbor at Arnastapa and the hiking trails between Arnastapa and Hellnar are destination/resting places. The environment as a whole in the area is unique, where the bird life, combined with the diverse landscape, makes Arnarstapi one of the most popular destinations in the West. The large loaded image of Bárði Snæfellsás by Ragnar Kjartansson towers over the area and the coastline of Arnarstapa.

Area: Bárður Snæfellsás, Arnarstapi. Snæfellsnes.

Road number to the starting point: Arnarstapavegur (no. 5710).

Level of difficulty: Easy.

Lenght: 1.18km.

Elevation: 30 meters.

Markings: No markings.

Duration: 18 minutes.

Route type: Mats and small rocks.

Obstacles: No obstacles.

Services in the area: Toilets and garbage bins are available.

Illumination: No illumination.

Season: The trail is open all year, but it is advised the the path may be slippery due to ice during the winter.

GPS coordinates starting-and ending point: N64°45.9992 W023°37.7660

  • N64° 46' 0.291" W23° 37' 46.430"
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  • Postal code:
    356
  • Road number:
    5710-01
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