The best running trails in Reykjavík
4.7
(58)
6,367
runners
264
runs
Last updated: October 21, 2025
4.5
(4)
339
runners
1. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse loop from Kvosin
7.07km
00:44
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(10)
286
runners
2. View of Esja – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Melar
11.8km
01:13
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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217
runners
3. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse – Stone and Steel Sculptures loop from Laufás
37.6km
03:55
240m
240m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(2)
207
runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
207
runners
5. Coastal Path – Beach with Wildlife loop from Melar
7.59km
00:47
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
193
runners
6. Kirkjuhólmatjörn loop from Norðlingaholt
12.2km
01:27
100m
100m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
172
runners
7. View of Esja – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Miðbær
10.9km
01:08
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
162
runners
8. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse – Elliðaár Waterfall loop from Árbær
33.7km
03:29
150m
150m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(2)
155
runners
9. Elliðaár Waterfall loop from Sel
12.4km
01:18
90m
90m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
141
runners
10. Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Teigar
18.7km
01:56
60m
60m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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