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Forest Path – View of Elliðavatn loop from Arbaer Outdoor Museum

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Iceland

Reykjavík

Forest Path – View of Elliðavatn loop from Arbaer Outdoor Museum

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Forest Path – View of Elliðavatn loop from Arbaer Outdoor Museum

01:46

21.5km

150m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Rauðhólar

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.83 km

Björnslundur

Forest

3.86 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

Be careful

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13.4 km

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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14.8 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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16.7 km

Skógræktarfélag Reykjavíkur Memorial Stone

Highlight • Monument

21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.29 km

7.36 km

2.52 km

1.67 km

491 m

225 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

7.62 km

271 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Today

Monday 22 June

12°C

8°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Forest Path – View of Elliðavatn loop from Arbaer Outdoor Museum

Lake at Rauðhólar

Forest Path

Path in Heiðmörk

View of Elliðavatn

Skógræktarfélag Reykjavíkur Memorial Stone

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