In both cases it is the final piece placed during construction and locks all the stones into position, allowing the arch or vault to bear weight. I would not recommend doing it during rain, but on a dry day, it wasn’t too difficult.A keystone (or capstone) is the wedge-shaped stone at the apex of a masonry arch or typically round-shaped one at the apex of a vault. However, there is a small path leading down the cliff to the beach to see it from the ocean level. There is a viewing platform on the cliff where you can see the rock formation from above. At least there is a nice parking lot with tables to have lunch and rest after the drive. Yes, about 25 kilometers on a gravel road (and that is only one way!) to see this place.īut this is what Iceland is all about – visiting remote, wild, and untouched places, and seeing them with your own eyes.
Some say that this rock formation looks like a troll, a dragon, a rhino, an elephant – you name it! What do you think it looks like? I am torn between a rhino and a wild boar. This has to be one of the most unique stone arches in Iceland and some would say that it doesn’t resemble a stone arch.īut it has some similarities with it and I think this place definitely deserves to be included in this list. Hvítserkur is a 15-meter tall basalt rock formation in the ocean near the coast in the Northwest of Iceland. Don’t forget to bring some snacks and drinks with you! There is an information board and a designated path so it should not be a big problem – just go along the coast until you reach the point in Google Maps. From the parking lot, it will be a 2-kilometer hike along the coast until you reach the right location (see the link to Google Maps below). You will have to drive inside the Rauðanes peninsula until the parking lot.įor us the dirt road was damaged so we had to park a bit earlier. This area is super remote – it is located near the Svalbarð settlement in the Northeast of Iceland. If you descend to the ocean level (there is a path from the top of the cliff to the beach) you will get this beautiful and unique view with sharp sea stacks inside the arch. However, here you will encounter a truly beautiful natural stone arch with rounded corners – looks like somebody made it out of clay or something. This area is so remote and untouched that you might not even see a single person there. Rauðanes point in the far Northeast of Iceland is another unique coastal territory. You should know that during mating season for the puffins (May-June) this area has working hours from 9 AM to 7 PM, but the working hours might change, so better see for yourself! There is a viewpoint of the sea arch right behind it! After you leave your car at the parking lot, follow the path in the direction of the lighthouse. Getting there is very easy as there is a tarmac road going to the very top of the cliff.
You can’t walk on it as it is THE place for puffins to build their nests, but it looks incredibly mighty from afar as well. Thirdly and most importantly, there is a beautiful and very huge volcanic sea arch. Probably the most popular reason for visiting this place is because there is a big chance to see the puffins – sea birds that come to nest in the seacliffs during the summer season.Īnother reason is that there is a beautiful view over an endless black beach (read more about beautiful beaches in Iceland in this blog post!).
Dyrhólaey sea archĭyrhólaey Peninsula is a very popular place to visit in the South part of Iceland. It was only after the trip to Iceland that I realized that there are many beautiful natural stone arches in Iceland! Here are 7 of my favorite stone arches in Iceland! 1. It just shows how great of an architect nature is! Natural wonders come in different shapes and sizes, but natural stone arches in Iceland are probably some of my favorite places to see.
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