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Heiðmörk Nature Reserve – View of Elliðavatn loop from Arbaer Outdoor Museum

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Heiðmörk Nature Reserve – View of Elliðavatn loop from Arbaer Outdoor Museum

Moderate

4.5

(4)

87

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Heiðmörk Nature Reserve – View of Elliðavatn loop from Arbaer Outdoor Museum

02:46

32.0km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Rauðhólar

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

2.83 km

Björnslundur

Forest

2

3.86 km

Lake at Rauðhólar

Highlight • Lake

3

7.78 km

Heiðmörk Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A worthwhile detour to the outskirts of Reykjavík.

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4

12.7 km

Path in Heiðmörk

Highlight • Trail

Heiðmörk, nestled near Reykjavík, is a tranquil haven that beckons nature enthusiasts seeking respite from the bustling city. This expansive nature reserve encompasses lush forests, rolling hills, and serene lakes, …

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5

14.1 km

View of Elliðavatn

Highlight • Viewpoint

On of the best view point among the many trails going through Heiðmörk forest! Be carefull it can be very muddy in Spring.
From the first snow untill April, it is better to go there with studded tyres.

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6

16.0 km

Skógræktarfélag Reykjavíkur Memorial Stone

Highlight • Monument

7

30.4 km

Elliðaár Power Station

Highlight • Structure

B

32.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

7.36 km

5.92 km

1.72 km

679 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

7.61 km

258 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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