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The best running trails in Iceland

4.7

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14,424

runners

796

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Running in Iceland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Iceland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 8, 2025

4.7

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488

runners

1. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse loop from Kvosin

7.07km

00:44

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(8)

257

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2. View of Esja – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Melar

11.8km

01:13

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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240

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3. View of Esja – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Miðbær

10.9km

01:08

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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213

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4. Kirkjuhólmatjörn loop from Þing

16.5km

01:57

150m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(1)

210

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5. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse loop from Teigar

4.57km

00:28

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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193

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6. Kirkjuhólmatjörn loop from Norðlingaholt

12.2km

01:27

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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162

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7. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse – Elliðaár Waterfall loop from Árbær

33.7km

03:29

150m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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159

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8. Running loop from Melar

7.59km

00:47

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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150

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9. Grótta Lighthouse – View of Esja loop from Vesturbær

7.88km

00:49

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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152

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10. Elliðaár Waterfall loop from Sel

13.0km

01:22

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Iceland

1. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse loop from Kvosin

2. View of Esja – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Melar

3. View of Esja – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Miðbær

4. Kirkjuhólmatjörn loop from Þing

5. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse loop from Teigar

6. Kirkjuhólmatjörn loop from Norðlingaholt

7. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse – Elliðaár Waterfall loop from Árbær

8. Running loop from Melar

9. Grótta Lighthouse – View of Esja loop from Vesturbær

10. Elliðaár Waterfall loop from Sel

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