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The best running trails in Iceland

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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: November 28, 2025

4.5

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1. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse loop from Kvosin

7.07km

00:44

10m

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

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4.8

(10)

286

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2. View of Esja – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Melar

11.8km

01:13

30m

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

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3. Stone and Steel Sculptures – Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse loop from Árbær

33.7km

03:29

150m

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

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217

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4. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse – Stone and Steel Sculptures loop from Laufás

37.6km

03:55

240m

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

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4.0

(2)

207

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5. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse – Old Harbor in Reykjavík loop from Laugarnes

7.64km

00:47

20m

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

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207

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6. Coastal Path – Beach with Wildlife loop from Melar

7.59km

00:47

30m

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

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198

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7. Kirkjuhólmatjörn loop from Norðlingaholt

12.2km

01:27

100m

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

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Moderate

172

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8. View of Esja – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Miðbær

10.9km

01:08

40m

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

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4.5

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164

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9. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Teigar

18.7km

01:56

60m

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

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10. Elliðaár Waterfall loop from Sel

12.4km

01:18

90m

Moderate 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. Stone and Steel Sculptures – Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse loop from Árbær

4. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse – Stone and Steel Sculptures loop from Laufás

5. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse – Old Harbor in Reykjavík loop from Laugarnes

6. Coastal Path – Beach with Wildlife loop from Melar

7. Kirkjuhólmatjörn loop from Norðlingaholt

8. View of Esja – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Miðbær

9. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Teigar

10. Elliðaár Waterfall loop from Sel

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