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Iceland Mountains

The best MTB trails in the Iceland Mountains

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Mountain biking in the Iceland Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Iceland. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: October 21, 2025

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1. Pass Towards Savoger – Svalvogur Coastal Road loop from Þingeyri

56.6km

05:22

1,030m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Akureyri Church – Hlíðarfjall Bike Park loop from Akureyri

28.0km

02:37

750m

740m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Glerá Gorge – Glerárdalur Dam loop from Giljahverfi

17.4km

01:38

350m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Leiktjörnin – Kjarnaskógur loop from Naustahverfi

12.9km

01:12

280m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Fishing Boat 'Fisher' loop from Naustahverfi

30.2km

01:40

200m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Naustahlvilt Trail – Buná Waterfall loop from Ísafjörður

18.5km

01:05

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Glerá Gorge loop from Giljahverfi

19.7km

01:47

420m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Fishing Boat 'Fisher' – Heart-Shaped Traffic Light loop from Akureyri

14.9km

01:06

180m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Akureyri Church – Akureyri Town Center loop from Hlíðarhverfi

32.9km

02:16

420m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Grábrók Crater – Mountain Road in Iceland loop from Bifröst

40.0km

03:16

440m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in the Iceland Mountains

1. Pass Towards Savoger – Svalvogur Coastal Road loop from Þingeyri

2. Akureyri Church – Hlíðarfjall Bike Park loop from Akureyri

3. Glerá Gorge – Glerárdalur Dam loop from Giljahverfi

4. Leiktjörnin – Kjarnaskógur loop from Naustahverfi

5. Fishing Boat 'Fisher' loop from Naustahverfi

6. Naustahlvilt Trail – Buná Waterfall loop from Ísafjörður

7. Glerá Gorge loop from Giljahverfi

8. Fishing Boat 'Fisher' – Heart-Shaped Traffic Light loop from Akureyri

9. Akureyri Church – Akureyri Town Center loop from Hlíðarhverfi

10. Grábrók Crater – Mountain Road in Iceland loop from Bifröst

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