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The RIFT • Aid #1 – Fiska - Major Water Crossing loop from Hvolsvöllur

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Iceland

The RIFT • Aid #1 – Fiska - Major Water Crossing loop from Hvolsvöllur

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The RIFT • Aid #1 – Fiska - Major Water Crossing loop from Hvolsvöllur

04:24

73.9km

610m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Katla Geopark

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Start point

Bus stop

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18.9 km

Þorleifstaðir–Rauðanesstaðir Junction

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Dead end. I also can tell you not to go further

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34.5 km

The RIFT • Aid #1

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This is the 70 K racers turn around point . The Feed Zone will be supported by Kria Cycles and GU Energy.
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37.0 km

Hekla Directional Sign

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Was attempting a tour around Hekla in April, it was mostly pushing the bike beyond this point.

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53.5 km

Lava road 02

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there is a beautiful views over the volcanos

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58.0 km

Fiska - Major Water Crossing

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All racers will cross this River 2 times during the event. There is deep water in spots. Keep focused and navigate the most shallow route to the other side. There …

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58.1 km

First River Crossing (The Rift Gravel Race)

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During the gravelrace The Rift, this was the first river crossing. When the water is not too high you can ride through, otherwise it is a better option to walk throught the water.

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59.9 km

River crossing right outside the village

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from here on its full gas. Brace yourself.

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62.5 km

Gravel Road Gate on The Rift Route

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Nice gravelroad, but it is ending in a private road. During The Rift we were able to pass. The gate is easy to open and close.

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73.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.7 km

8.93 km

774 m

578 m

Surfaces

59.0 km

14.2 km

431 m

357 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Today

Friday 8 May

8°C

-4°C

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Hard

5.0

The RIFT • Aid #1 – Fiska - Major Water Crossing loop from Hvolsvöllur

04:24h

73.9km

610m

The RIFT • Aid #1 – Fiska - Major Water Crossing loop from Hvolsvöllur

Þorleifstaðir–Rauðanesstaðir Junction

The RIFT • Aid #1

Hekla Directional Sign

Lava road 02

Fiska - Major Water Crossing

First River Crossing (The Rift Gravel Race)

River crossing right outside the village

Gravel Road Gate on The Rift Route

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