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Cycling in Iceland reveals a land of unbelievable geological drama. From icebergs resting on black sand beaches to bubbling hot springs backdropped by jagged mountains, this island is like a playground for geologists. Cycle touring here is a true adventure with miles upon miles of gravel roads, significant distances between settlements and highly changeable weather. These challenges reward you ten times over, with epic views, tumbling waterfalls and astounding lava fields.

Near Keflavik airport, see the lava at Fadgradalsfjall; in the north, discover Lake Myvatn with its exquisite islands and isolated mountains, and Dettifoss waterfall in Vatnajokull National Park; pedal through the streets of capital Reykjavik and marvel at the Jökulsárlón glacier in the south east.

This untameable island has a ring road which can take you around the entire perimeter, along with a handful of other roads taking forays into the interior and many more gravel trails. All the cycle routes in Iceland outside of Reykjavik are remote, so pack everything you need including spares. The drama, wilderness and beauty of Iceland await.

Fossvogsbakkar – Grótta loop from Garðabær	Intermediate	02:31 26.1 mi
Fossvogsbakkar – Grótta loop from Vellir	Expert	05:07 53.6 mi
Fossvogsbakkar – Grótta loop from Álftanes	Intermediate	02:30 26.8 mi
Garðahraun – Kópavogur - Hafen loop from Háaleiti og Bústaðir	Intermediate	03:18 33.7 mi
Elliðaárdal – Kópavogur - Hafen loop from Garðabær	Intermediate	03:02 29.9 mi
Elliðaárdal – Grótta loop from Víkur	Intermediate	02:57 30.9 mi
Fossvogsbakkar – Perlan - Öskjuhlíð loop from Hlíðar	Intermediate	04:26 34.3 mi
Elliðaárdal – Slippurinn loop from Berg	Intermediate	01:47 17.3 mi
Kópavogur - Hafen – Garðahraun loop from Norðlingaholt	Intermediate	03:32 37.0 mi
Hjólið – Elliðaárdal loop from Laugarás	Expert	02:20 18.8 mi
Blick nach Bessastaðir – Garðahraun loop from Vellir	Intermediate	02:00 21.2 mi
Elliðaárdal – Fossvogsbakkar loop from Norðlingaholt	Intermediate	02:23 24.5 mi
Elliðaár - Staudamm – Elliðaárdal loop from Úlfarsárdalur	Intermediate	01:52 16.3 mi
Leifur der Glückliche – Grótta loop from Lönd	Expert	06:13 64.7 mi
Elliðaárdal – Fossvogsbakkar loop from Mosfellsbær	Intermediate	01:59 19.7 mi
Elliðaárdal – Fossvogsbakkar loop from Hólar	Easy	00:55 8.87 mi
Laugardalur – Klyfjahestur loop from Höfðar	Easy	00:46 7.63 mi
Garðahraun – Elliðaárdal loop from Hafnarfjörður	Intermediate	02:21 24.0 mi
Leifur der Glückliche – Perlan - Öskjuhlíð loop from Hlemmur	Intermediate	01:53 19.1 mi
Fossvogsbakkar – Elliðaárdal loop from Háaleiti og Bústaðir	Expert	03:27 27.8 mi

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Fossvogsbakkar – Grótta loop from Garðabær

Intermediate

02:31

26.1 mi

10.4 mph

300 ft

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Cycling in Iceland

Top 20 cycling routes in Iceland

Fossvogsbakkar – Grótta loop from Garðabær

Fossvogsbakkar – Grótta loop from Vellir

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Fossvogsbakkar – Grótta loop from Álftanes

Garðahraun – Kópavogur - Hafen loop from Háaleiti og Bústaðir

Elliðaárdal – Kópavogur - Hafen loop from Garðabær

Elliðaárdal – Grótta loop from Víkur

Fossvogsbakkar – Perlan - Öskjuhlíð loop from Hlíðar

Elliðaárdal – Slippurinn loop from Berg

Kópavogur - Hafen – Garðahraun loop from Norðlingaholt

Hjólið – Elliðaárdal loop from Laugarás

Blick nach Bessastaðir – Garðahraun loop from Vellir

Elliðaárdal – Fossvogsbakkar loop from Norðlingaholt

Elliðaár - Staudamm – Elliðaárdal loop from Úlfarsárdalur

Leifur der Glückliche – Grótta loop from Lönd

Elliðaárdal – Fossvogsbakkar loop from Mosfellsbær

Elliðaárdal – Fossvogsbakkar loop from Hólar

Laugardalur – Klyfjahestur loop from Höfðar

Garðahraun – Elliðaárdal loop from Hafnarfjörður

Leifur der Glückliche – Perlan - Öskjuhlíð loop from Hlemmur

Fossvogsbakkar – Elliðaárdal loop from Háaleiti og Bústaðir

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