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Kópavogur

Hallgrímskirkja – Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach loop from Víkingsvöllur

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Iceland
Kópavogur

Hallgrímskirkja – Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach loop from Víkingsvöllur

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2.0

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Hallgrímskirkja – Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach loop from Víkingsvöllur

01:06

17.4km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.49 km for 118 m

After 7.98 km for 122 m

After 12.6 km for 50 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.44 km

Fossvogsbakkar Shipwreck

Highlight • Structure

The shipwreck is clearly visible from the lookout point. It's not recommended to climb down to avoid damaging the coastline.

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2

7.32 km

The Mermaid Statue at Tjörnin

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The southern part of the Tjörnin. You will see, among other things, the “Hafmeyjan”, a beautiful statue of a mermaid.

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3

7.55 km

Statue of a Woman with a Child

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4

8.04 km

Tjörnin Pond

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The "Little Lake" gives city people the opportunity to stay in touch with nature. The winter ice is visited by about 40 bird species. Children enjoy feeding them while their parents follow the beautiful path along the shore.

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8.57 km

Rainbow Street (Skólavörðustígur)

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The road or the rainbow looks longer than it is in many pictures. I still found it very cool, especially because of the church in the background, which is a sight in itself (Hallgrimskirkja).

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9.18 km

Leif Eriksson Monument at Hallgrímskirkja Church

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Leifur the Lucky was on his way to Greenland to visit his father. But he got off course and discovered America. The statue of Alexander Stirling Calder from 1930 is …

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9.21 km

Hallgrímskirkja

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hallgrimskirkja is the second highest building in Iceland. From the top of the church tower you have a great view of the capital Reykjavik with the colorful roofs and the harbor.

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12.6 km

Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach

Highlight • Beach

Entlang des Rad- und Wanderweges, der die Küste der Hauptstadt entlangführt und unter dem Hügel von Öskjuhlíð versteckt ist, liegt Nauthólsvík - der beste Ort, um einen sonnigen Sommertag in …

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

1.18 km

1.04 km

298 m

297 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

731 m

445 m

< 100 m

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