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Hvaleyrarvatn Lake – Hvaleyrarvatn Lake loop from Riddaralundurinn

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Hafnarfjörður

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake – Hvaleyrarvatn Lake loop from Riddaralundurinn

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Hvaleyrarvatn Lake – Hvaleyrarvatn Lake loop from Riddaralundurinn

02:11

8.19km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

322 m

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nestled in the picturesque town of Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, lies the tranquil Hvaleyrarvatn, a serene lake that enchants visitors with its pristine beauty. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, this …

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Hvaleyrarvatn

Lake

3

877 m

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful lake that is easy to walk around. The sunset atmosphere is beautiful.

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4

7.64 km

Höfðaskógur Forest

Highlight • Forest

B

8.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

2.21 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

2.17 km

150 m

< 100 m

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