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Akureyrarkaupstaður

Akureyri Church – Gamli Shelter loop from Akureyri

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Akureyrarkaupstaður

Akureyri Church – Gamli Shelter loop from Akureyri

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39

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Akureyri Church – Gamli Shelter loop from Akureyri

02:10

23.2km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.55 km for 87 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

228 m

Sigling (Sailing) sculpture, Akureyri

Highlight • Monument

This sculpture titled Sigling / Sailing and Plaque is located in Akureyri, the "capitol" of northern Iceland. This sculpture by Jón Gunnar Arnarson is a sister of the better known Sólfar / Sun Voyager in Reykjavik.

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2

1.35 km

St. Peter's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful building

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3

1.60 km

Akureyri Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This is Akureyri's landmark and literally towers over the fjord and city center. Climb the steps and enjoy the view! The church was inaugurated in 1940 and designed by Guðjón …

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4

1.74 km

Rainbow Stairs

Highlight • Monument

Great idea with the bright, striking colors.

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Tip by

5

9.49 km

Gamli Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A nice place for the lunch, with a view over Akureyri. Plenty hiking and biking trails from there!

Tip by

6

9.54 km

Hvammsskógurinn

Highlight • Forest

B

23.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.73 km

4.43 km

2.81 km

272 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

6.26 km

3.35 km

277 m

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Thursday 10 September

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91 %

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