Bicycle Touring

The Best Bicycle Touring Trails in Iceland

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  • A trip to Gljúfrasteinn

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Rafn
    Distance
    25.27mi
    Elevation +
    1450f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofA trip to Gljúfrasteinn Photo ofA trip to Gljúfrasteinn Photo ofA trip to Gljúfrasteinn

    Gljúfrasteinn was the home of our Nobel Price winner in Literature 1955, Halldór Laxnes. The house was converted into a museum, where the author´s mome is preserved just as it was when he lived and worked there. We biked...

  • Trail from Reykjavík to highway 1 south

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Rafn
    Distance
    9.63mi
    Elevation +
    689f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofTrail from Reykjavík to highway 1 south Photo ofTrail from Reykjavík to highway 1 south Photo ofTrail from Reykjavík to highway 1 south

    Easy trail to get to highway 1 south, towards Vík and eastfjords without having to go through traffic. The trail starts by Hilton Hotel and ends by highway 1.Where the trail shifts you can choose between going straight a...

  • Reykjavík and surounding cities

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    near Seltjarnarnes, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Rafn
    Distance
    21.70mi
    Elevation +
    791f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofReykjavík and surounding cities Photo ofReykjavík and surounding cities Photo ofReykjavík and surounding cities

    Biked through Reykjavík, Kópavogur and Garðabær, Over the lava in Garðabær where I took aerial photo of the trail. and through Kopavogur up Valley of Elliðaár, by Indian Canyon like we called it when we were children, ov...

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  • A trail from downtown Reykjavík to highway 1 north.

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Rafn
    Distance
    12.74mi
    Elevation +
    400f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofA trail from downtown Reykjavík to highway 1 north. Photo ofA trail from downtown Reykjavík to highway 1 north. Photo ofA trail from downtown Reykjavík to highway 1 north.

    This trail starts by the concert house downtown, it takes you by the shore most of the way and to Mosfellsbær were you get to highway 1 north without having to bike in heavy traffic in Reykjavík. Nothing on streets just ...

  • Keflavik - Reykjavik. lowest traffic route

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    near Reykjanesbær, Suðurnes (Ísland)
    Author
    Fjolnir
    Distance
    37.86mi
    Elevation +
    1880f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofKeflavik - Reykjavik. lowest traffic route Photo ofKeflavik - Reykjavik. lowest traffic route Photo ofKeflavik - Reykjavik. lowest traffic route

    Keflavik airport to Reykjavik on half loaded touring bike. I made this route to find the route with lowest possible traffic between Kef and Rvik. Some parts are on bike paths. Some parts on fairly good gravel road and r...

  • Husafell - Reykjavik Iceland via Kaldidalur

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    near Ás, Vesturland (Ísland)
    Author
    Fjolnir
    Distance
    71.57mi
    Elevation +
    13553f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHusafell - Reykjavik Iceland via Kaldidalur Photo ofHusafell - Reykjavik Iceland via Kaldidalur Photo ofHusafell - Reykjavik Iceland via Kaldidalur

    First half of this track is gravel. Mostly good. Spectacular landscape with glaciers on both hands. The best part of this route is for sure from Husefell to Thingvellir. Very low traffic (almost none). But after Thingve...

  • Kaldidalur - Husafell Iceland

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    near Laugarvatn, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Fjolnir
    Distance
    56.00mi
    Elevation +
    6040f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofKaldidalur - Husafell Iceland Photo ofKaldidalur - Husafell Iceland Photo ofKaldidalur - Husafell Iceland

    From highland road Kaldidalur over Uxahryggi. Down Lundareykjadalur on good gravel road with almost no traffic. After Lundareykjadalur to the rest is good paved road with low traffic. On the way is geothermal pool of Kle...

  • Tveggja bjóra Kidda hringur

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    near Seltjarnarnes, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Rafn
    Distance
    11.80mi
    Elevation +
    351f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofTveggja bjóra Kidda hringur Photo ofTveggja bjóra Kidda hringur

    Some years ago I and my friend Kristmundur biked this round every wednesday after work. We stopped at Nauthol for two beers and sometimes for Gammel Dansk also. And then we stopped for a smoke pause in the botanical Gard...

  • Arnurstapi - Grundarfjordur

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    near Stapi, Vesturland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    cyclenavigator
    Distance
    45.16mi
    Elevation +
    1729f
    TrailRank
    19

    A terrific ride along the west and north coast of the Snaefells peninsula, including riding through a national park encompassing the mighty Snaefellsjokul glacier. Nice towns of Hellissandur, Rif and Olafsvik provide goo...

  • Reykjavik - Fesktikla

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    cyclenavigator
    Distance
    55.53mi
    Elevation +
    2320f
    TrailRank
    19

    Riding a bike out of Reykjavik can be a little challenging, but once you're out of town, the landscape is tremendous. As a note, Highway 1 (Ring Road) has a tunnel under the Hvalfjord inlet, just south of Borgarnes. Cycl...

  • Islandia SurOeste

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    near Ytri-Njarðvík, Suðurnes (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Lonely MTBiker
    Distance
    633.70mi
    Elevation +
    46877f
    TrailRank
    77| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofIslandia SurOeste Photo ofIslandia SurOeste Photo ofIslandia SurOeste

    ANTECEDENTES/MOTIVACIONES En el verano de 2014 tuve la oportunidad de viajar por primera vez a este hermoso país. Fue una estancia corta de sólo unos días y, en aquella ocasión, me desplacé en un coche de alquiler....

    Enhorabuena. Gracias por compartir esta experiencia. Ya me gustaría poder tener un mes libre y dedicarlo a una ruta de...
    Antonio Aguilera

  • Grundarfjordur - Stykkishólmur

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    near Grundarfjörþur, Vesturland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    cyclenavigator
    Distance
    24.70mi
    Elevation +
    797f
    TrailRank
    16

    A short, pleasant ride to the seaside town of Stykkishólmur, the gateway to the West Fjords of Iceland. There is a moderate climb just east of Grundarfjordur.

  • Edborg - Arnurstapi

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    near Kolbeinsstaðir, Vesturland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    cyclenavigator
    Distance
    47.62mi
    Elevation +
    830f
    TrailRank
    16

    A glorious ride along the south coast of the Snaefells peninsula. Tremendous scenery, great little guesthouses/cafes along the way, and if the weather cooperates, a great view of the Snaefelljokulll glacier near the end.

  • Ascent to the Lava loop

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    near Flúðir, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    mmpeet
    Distance
    7.61mi
    Elevation +
    2359f
    TrailRank
    16

    Trail ascends to the Hveradilar geothermal area. The geothermal area is accessible by car, so lots of tourists there, but no one on the rest. It was snowing quite a bit on July 29. So be prepared.

  • Vuelta a Islandia por sus Highlands y Golden Circle.

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    near Hella, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Alfons Sánchez
    with Aldarion
    Distance
    607.04mi
    Elevation +
    50476f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofVuelta a Islandia por sus Highlands y Golden Circle. Photo ofVuelta a Islandia por sus Highlands y Golden Circle. Photo ofVuelta a Islandia por sus Highlands y Golden Circle.

    Esta es nuestra particular vuelta a Islandia en donde saliendo de Hella, nos dirigimos a Lanmannalaugar siempre por carreteras secundarios para enfrentarnos al reto de cruzar la Sprengisandur en completa autonomía ya que...

  • Islandia: Highlands y Golden circle

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    near Reykjanesbær, Suðurnes (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Aldarion
    with Alfons Sánchez
    Distance
    695.68mi
    Elevation +
    25230f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofIslandia: Highlands y Golden circle Photo ofIslandia: Highlands y Golden circle Photo ofIslandia: Highlands y Golden circle

    Nuestra particular travesía con alforjas en este inhóspito y espectacular país, más de 1100 km de los cuales unos 850 km en bici y el resto en autobús. Nuestro periplo empieza en Keyflavik, en un guesthouse muy cercano ...

  • Islandia, Golden Circle en las Highlands y fiordos en el Norte

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    near Reykjanesbær, Suðurnes (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    MOUUNSTRUO
    with vjlaguna
    Distance
    698.50mi
    Elevation +
    70735f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofIslandia, Golden Circle en las Highlands y fiordos en el Norte Photo ofIslandia, Golden Circle en las Highlands y fiordos en el Norte Photo ofIslandia, Golden Circle en las Highlands y fiordos en el Norte

    Magnífico y duro viaje de pedaleo en Islandia. Magnífico porque la isla ofrece paisajes con mucho contraste y muy peculiares, desde el verde de los fiordos al negro del páramo en las Highlands. El viaje es duro porque la...

  • Islandia SurOeste. DIA 5: Hvolsvöllur - Heimaey

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    near Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Lonely MTBiker
    Distance
    41.00mi
    Elevation +
    3642f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofIslandia SurOeste. DIA 5: Hvolsvöllur - Heimaey Photo ofIslandia SurOeste. DIA 5: Hvolsvöllur - Heimaey Photo ofIslandia SurOeste. DIA 5: Hvolsvöllur - Heimaey

    Inicio por carretera con largas rectas. Al fondo, según marchamos, contemplaremos el glaciar Eyjafjallajökull. Un poco antes de la conocida cascada de Seljalandsfoss, giraremos a la derecha para tomar la carretera 254 en...

  • ISLANDIA Pingvellir - Reykjavik

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    near Laugarvatn, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    mutxabtt
    with Gambike
    Distance
    30.43mi
    Elevation +
    738f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofISLANDIA Pingvellir - Reykjavik Photo ofISLANDIA Pingvellir - Reykjavik Photo ofISLANDIA Pingvellir - Reykjavik

    La noche lloviendo y a la mañana la misma. No hay bus hasta la tarde, de forma que nos la jugamos. Última etapa para ganar la capital que se convierte pronto en un infierno. Calados hasta el tuétano bajo el intenso aguac...

    Gracias por otra buena ruta hecha. saludos
    Alex Garcia de Saro

  • ISLANDIA Hella - Landmannalaguar II

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    near Fludir, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    mutxabtt
    with Gambike
    Distance
    40.89mi
    Elevation +
    2152f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofISLANDIA Hella - Landmannalaguar II Photo ofISLANDIA Hella - Landmannalaguar II Photo ofISLANDIA Hella - Landmannalaguar II

    Alucinante jornada adentrándonos en uno de los paraísos de esta fabulosa isla. Primero por las faldas del volcán Hekla, y luego cruzando inmensos brazos de ríos con los glaciares al lado. Impresionante. De una belleza in...

    Desde que he descubierto tus rutas voy metódicamente haciéndolas todas
    Alex Garcia de Saro

  • Islandia SurOeste. DIA 12: Þingvellir - Borgarnes

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    near Laugarvatn, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    Lonely MTBiker
    Distance
    50.13mi
    Elevation +
    6834f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofIslandia SurOeste. DIA 12: Þingvellir - Borgarnes Photo ofIslandia SurOeste. DIA 12: Þingvellir - Borgarnes Photo ofIslandia SurOeste. DIA 12: Þingvellir - Borgarnes

    Jornada en la que compaginaremos tramos de carretera asfaltada con otros de grava. En general, carreteras tranquilas hasta salir a la Ring Road cerca de Borgarnes. A destacar, la zona de los puentes en el río Hvitá en la...

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