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  • Around Mosfell - Mosfellsbær

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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Guðlaug Kjærnested
    with Kolbeinn Sigurjónsson
    Distance
    11.25mi
    Elevation +
    1421f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofAround Mosfell - Mosfellsbær Photo ofAround Mosfell - Mosfellsbær Photo ofAround Mosfell - Mosfellsbær

    Easy biking route but offers a great scenery. You must cross a small stream but it's easy to get across.

  • Nesjavellir - circle 13.09.2011

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    near Álafoss, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    41.09mi
    Elevation +
    2884f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofNesjavellir - circle 13.09.2011 Photo ofNesjavellir - circle 13.09.2011 Photo ofNesjavellir - circle 13.09.2011

    Started of from Helgafell in Mosfellsdalur valley. Passed Mosfellsheiði over to Lake Þingvallavatn and then the most difficult part of the route, Road via Mt. Hengill area back towards Reykjavik. As I approached Mosfells...

  • Heiðmerkurhringur

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    near Reykjavic, Reykjavík (Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    Distance
    20.78mi
    Elevation +
    1201f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofHeiðmerkurhringur Photo ofHeiðmerkurhringur

    One of my regular tracks. Some singletrack and jeeptracks and gravel roads. Almost no tarmac. The route has got a few steep climbs but nothing very long. All in all its quite varied and good fun.

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  • Tálknafjörður Enduro

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    near Talknafjordur, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    All-Mountain Albert
    Distance
    5.17mi
    Elevation +
    1913f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTálknafjörður Enduro Photo ofTálknafjörður Enduro Photo ofTálknafjörður Enduro

    The first stage consists on a short but intense climb through an old and degraded 4x4 track. Some short sections have to be hiked on foot, but it can be mostly pedalled all the way up. Once reached the top, there's a ver...

  • Reykjavik circle 10.09.2011

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    near Álftanes, Suðurnes (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    38.69mi
    Elevation +
    1079f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofReykjavik circle 10.09.2011 Photo ofReykjavik circle 10.09.2011 Photo ofReykjavik circle 10.09.2011

    Started of from Alftanes, to Grotta lighthouse, Downtown Reykjavik, Then along the shore more or less to Grafarvogur bay, up to Lake Ellidavatn into Kopavogur and finally back on original track towards Alftanes again. Gr...

  • Tálknafjörður Powerline trail

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    near Talknafjordur, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    All-Mountain Albert
    Distance
    18.54mi
    Elevation +
    2280f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofTálknafjörður Powerline trail Photo ofTálknafjörður Powerline trail Photo ofTálknafjörður Powerline trail

    The initial climb is very tough. Hard to generate grip. Ebikers will have a great advantage. Once on the top pedaling becomes much nicer (assuming you have good suspension). And you can keep going as long as your legs a...

  • Glacier Lagoon loop

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    near Jökulsárlón, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Marcel Arends
    Distance
    17.59mi
    Elevation +
    371f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofGlacier Lagoon loop Photo ofGlacier Lagoon loop Photo ofGlacier Lagoon loop

    Just follow the hiking trail along de lagoon and go back bij the road. Somer parts are very rocky and you may have to walk al little bit. The views on the lagoon are great.

  • Skogar-Fimmvorduhals-Skogar

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Manolo Ibis
    Distance
    20.25mi
    Elevation +
    4213f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofSkogar-Fimmvorduhals-Skogar Photo ofSkogar-Fimmvorduhals-Skogar Photo ofSkogar-Fimmvorduhals-Skogar

    Very hard climb in a wide track full of stones. You will cross a bridge. Then you keep on wide track until a first hut. After that you go into a valley and cross areas covered in snow that can be cycled. Finally you'll p...

  • BORKARVIRKI (IS) 02-AGO-15

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    near Hvammstangi, Norðurland Vestra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Jesús scott
    Distance
    23.76mi
    Elevation +
    1503f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBORKARVIRKI (IS) 02-AGO-15 Photo ofBORKARVIRKI (IS) 02-AGO-15 Photo ofBORKARVIRKI (IS) 02-AGO-15

    Subida al recinto amurallado Borkarvirki. Visita a la ensenada de Sigridarstadavatn para poder admirar los leones marinos (que no estaban) aunque sí el famoso roque marino donde anidan las aves. Faltan los últimos kms po...

  • Tálknafjörður trail

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    near Talknafjordur, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Haffi
    Distance
    10.78mi
    Elevation +
    1952f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTálknafjörður trail Photo ofTálknafjörður trail Photo ofTálknafjörður trail

    On the inner north side of Tálknafjörður there is an old trail created when powerlines were raised. This is a very rough and rocky trail. The trail continues all the way to Dynjandisheiði I believe. We turned arround abo...

  • E-MTB Smjörvatnsheiði in beautiful weather

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    near Eidar, Austurland (Ísland)
    Author
    sigurjons
    Distance
    24.87mi
    Elevation +
    11575f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofE-MTB Smjörvatnsheiði in beautiful weather Photo ofE-MTB Smjörvatnsheiði in beautiful weather Photo ofE-MTB Smjörvatnsheiði in beautiful weather

    EMBT ride from Fossvellir 1, over the moor of Smjörvatnsheiði is a very old mountain road that served as a line road (línuvegur) and served the first phone line that was set up in Iceland around 1906. There are still pho...

  • Holaskogur to Stong

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    near Tungufell, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Sigurdur Bjarnason
    Distance
    9.26mi
    Elevation +
    1283f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofHolaskogur to Stong Photo ofHolaskogur to Stong

    Mountain bike trail from Hólaskógur, near Háifoss. Good trail, very demanding and has very steep hills.

  • Svinaskarð

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    near Reynivellir, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    Distance
    21.64mi
    Elevation +
    1801f
    TrailRank
    29

    The old road from Kjos to Reykjavik through Svinaskard. Today its quite rough and just about passable for big jeeps. I recommend going nort-south starting at the summer houses near where road 461 meets road 48. You ca...

  • Mosfellsbær - Reykjavík

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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Egill Júlíusson
    with lara.kristin.kristinsdottir
    Distance
    19.47mi
    Elevation +
    712f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofMosfellsbær - Reykjavík Photo ofMosfellsbær - Reykjavík Photo ofMosfellsbær - Reykjavík

    Fun and diverse track, mostly down hill or flat. Took us good four hours but it was also our first mountain bike experience so...great fun anyhow!

  • MTB LANDMANNALAUGAR - HRAFNTINNUSKER

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Arnthor
    Distance
    30.62mi
    Elevation +
    4350f
    TrailRank
    26| Rating 4.17

    Follow 4x4 dirt roads from Landmannalaugar through Domadalur. Follow 4x4 track from km 20 up to Hrafntinnusker. Very nice singletrack from Hrafntinnusker to Landmannalaugar

    Incredible views. Some snow around the top.
    Ómar Gústafsson
    Amazing views. Off the beaten track. Home run with a hot river spa 🙌
    RagnarAgustsson

  • Selvogsgata

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    near Hafnarfjörður, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    12.95mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    26

    This is a very old route across the mountains from Hafnarfjörður to Selvogur. In the 18th century it was quite a busy trade road used to deliver sulphur from mines to the port in Hafnarfjörður. A large part of the tra...

  • 14 10 2012 southern peninsula, iceland

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    near Þorkötlustaðir, Suðurnes (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    elvarorn
    Distance
    21.43mi
    Elevation +
    1345f
    TrailRank
    25

    video from the trail here: https://vimeo.com/51662510 Includes hiking upp on Lambafell at the northern part of the trail. Technically demanding sections and one or two hiking bits. Expect around avg speed of 10km/h an...

  • Hólaskjól - Strútslaug

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    sigurjons
    Distance
    29.00mi
    Elevation +
    2946f
    TrailRank
    25

    In August 2014, mountain biking from Holaskjol cabin to Strutslaug and back. Crossed a few rivers/creeks but nothing challenging. There were no technically challenging obstacles bikewise on the way as mountainbikes go.

  • Hjól 31.05.2011

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    near Þóroddsstaður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    12.48mi
    Elevation +
    184f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofHjól 31.05.2011 Photo ofHjól 31.05.2011 Photo ofHjól 31.05.2011

    Cycling via road 85 in north Iceland. From Hotel Raudaskrida to a lava formation called Knútstaðaborgir.

  • Reykjadalur - Hveragerði

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    near Hveragerði, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    kleppur
    Distance
    6.58mi
    Elevation +
    443f
    TrailRank
    25| Rating 4.33

    Start where power line crosses the gravel road. first on a muddy trail, then dives on pathwalk into Reykjadalur along hot stream with end in Bonus. Due to a comment from Védís it should be noticed, that the part from th...

    Not possible to go fast the last bit of the way due to many tourists on foot.
    Védís

  • TREKYLLISHEIDI

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    near Hólmavík, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Arnthor
    Distance
    30.32mi
    Elevation +
    5358f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofTREKYLLISHEIDI

    Excellent mountain biking route leading to one of Iceland´s most remote settlements . Rough 4x4 track with considerable elevation gain. Recommended for full suspension bikes, MTB bikepacking gear and traveling light.

  • Fat Bike trail around Hafravatn.

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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Rafn
    Distance
    7.64mi
    Elevation +
    233f
    TrailRank
    23

    A very interesting rough road but easy for Fat bike. A lot of lupine blooming right now, will be beautiful in a week or so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM0NiAUPpmE

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