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Iceland
Reykjavík

Elliðaárdalur Cycle Paths – Gáigahraun Lava Field loop from Hádegishólar

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Iceland
Reykjavík

Elliðaárdalur Cycle Paths – Gáigahraun Lava Field loop from Hádegishólar

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Elliðaárdalur Cycle Paths – Gáigahraun Lava Field loop from Hádegishólar

03:08

51.3km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Skerjafjörður innan Garðabæjar

Bessastaðanes

Hleinar

Stekkjarhraun

Maríuhellar

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.70 km

Elliðaárdalur Cycle Paths

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful bike paths around the capital

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2

5.90 km

Fossvogur Bay Cycling and Walking Map

Highlight • Cycleway

Several cycle paths cross here. The board / map gives a good overview. Unfortunately I forgot to take a photo.
Followed the red trail north. Very comfortably laid out and well signposted.

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3

7.27 km

Kópavogskirkja

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Nicely lit at night.

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4

9.49 km

Kópavogur Harbor

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Small fishing port in Kopavogur.

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11.5 km

Kópur Sculpture

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6

16.4 km

Gáigahraun Lava Field

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Lavafeld am Ortsrand von Garðabær.

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20.5 km

View of Bessastaðir

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27.3 km

Hleinar

Nature Reserve

9

39.6 km

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake

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Nestled in the picturesque town of Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, lies the tranquil Hvaleyrarvatn, a serene lake that enchants visitors with its pristine beauty. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, this …

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44.9 km

Maríuhellar

Nature Reserve

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51.3 km

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35.0 km

11.1 km

3.36 km

712 m

584 m

446 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.0 km

2.19 km

1.13 km

605 m

397 m

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Wednesday 26 August

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6°C

23 %

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