The best running trails in Seltjarnarnes

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(69)

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Running in Seltjarnarnes 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 Seltjarnarnes—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.

View of Esja – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Melar	Intermediate 01:13 11.8km
Running loop from Melar	Intermediate 00:47 7.59km
Grótta Lighthouse – View of Esja loop from Vesturbær	Intermediate 00:49 7.88km
Reykjavík City Hall – Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse loop from Melar	Intermediate 01:14 11.9km
Running loop from Grundarhverfi	Intermediate 00:56 9.02km
Drinking Fountain loop from Melar	Expert 01:42 16.3km
Drinking Fountain loop from Vesturbær	Intermediate 01:03 10.3km
Grótta Lighthouse – View of Esja loop from Seltjarnarnes	Intermediate 01:00 9.63km
Running loop from Gamli Vesturbærinn	Easy 00:25 4.02km

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View of Esja – Grótta Lighthouse loop from Melar
01:13
11.8km
6:10/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
4.8
(8)
257
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Running loop from Melar
00:47
7.59km
6:12/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
159
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Grótta Lighthouse – View of Esja loop from Vesturbær
00:49
7.88km
6:11/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
150
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
Reykjavík City Hall – Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse loop from Melar
01:14
11.9km
6:12/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
4.3
(3)
257
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Running loop from Grundarhverfi
00:56
9.02km
6:11/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
85
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Drinking Fountain loop from Melar
01:42
16.3km
6:13/km
40m
40m
Expert
5.0
(1)
50
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Drinking Fountain loop from Vesturbær
01:03
10.3km
6:11/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
103
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Grótta Lighthouse – View of Esja loop from Seltjarnarnes
01:00
9.63km
6:12/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
67
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Running loop from Gamli Vesturbærinn
00:25
4.02km
6:10/km
10m
10m
Easy
35
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.