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Akureyrarkaupstaður

Akureyrarkaupstaður

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The best running trails in Akureyrarkaupstaður

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Running in Akureyrarkaupstaður 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 Akureyrarkaupstaður—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: December 5, 2025

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1. Running loop from Suðurbrekkan

12.3km

01:18

100m

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

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2. Leirutjörn loop from Akureyri

7.59km

00:47

20m

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

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3. Running loop from Giljahverfi

8.89km

01:00

120m

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

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4. Running loop from Hlíðarhverfi

11.1km

01:10

90m

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

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5. Leirutjörn loop from Naustahverfi

6.05km

00:39

70m

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

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6. Grísatjörn loop from Suðurbrekkan

7.79km

00:50

90m

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

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7. Ferry route loop from Naustahverfi

13.3km

01:46

420m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Krossanesborgir loop from Síðuhverfi

7.71km

00:53

60m

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

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9. Running loop from Naustahverfi

6.44km

00:40

40m

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

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10. Borgir loop from Naustahverfi

10.9km

01:09

70m

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

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The best running trails in Akureyrarkaupstaður

1. Running loop from Suðurbrekkan

2. Leirutjörn loop from Akureyri

3. Running loop from Giljahverfi

4. Running loop from Hlíðarhverfi

5. Leirutjörn loop from Naustahverfi

6. Grísatjörn loop from Suðurbrekkan

7. Ferry route loop from Naustahverfi

8. Krossanesborgir loop from Síðuhverfi

9. Running loop from Naustahverfi

10. Borgir loop from Naustahverfi

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