Cycling Collection by Vincent Reboul
Icelandic Highlands – Kjölur and the northwest fjords
7 days
3-8 h/day
524km
5,190m
5,360m
A cycling trip in Iceland is a must-do for any cyclist. Forged by ice and fire, this island is often talked about because of its frequent volcanic eruptions. The volcanism and geothermal energy of this geologically young land are seen as both a curse and a blessing. Volcanoes and lava flows can devastate villages and cause a complete shutdown of international air traffic; they can also change the climate. In 1786, a few years before the French Revolution, a gigantic…
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Kjölur and the northwest fjords
506km
4,490m
4,680m
Last updated: November 4, 2024
Activities
43.1km
03:53
520m
260m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
85.2km
08:05
480m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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72.3km
05:27
520m
1,000m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
84.9km
05:40
570m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
103km
07:22
1,130m
1,140m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
72.1km
04:51
620m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
63.2km
06:38
1,350m
1,330m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
7
Distance
524 km
Duration
41:56 h
Elevation
5,190 m
5,360 m
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