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Hallgrímskirkja – View of Reykjavik from Perlan loop from Reykjavik

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Hallgrímskirkja – View of Reykjavik from Perlan loop from Reykjavik

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Hallgrímskirkja – View of Reykjavik from Perlan loop from Reykjavik

02:00

7.43km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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394 m

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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Hallgrímskirkja

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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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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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2.91 km

Perlan – Wonders of Iceland Museum and Observation Deck

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The "Pearl" a hot water storage with observation deck and coffee.

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3.02 km

Directly in front of the hot water tanks of the "Pearl" on the hill Öskjuhlíð stands the bronze sculpture Dansleikur. It was designed in 1970 by Þorbjörg Pálsdóttir (1919 - 2009) and is a group of dancing musicians.

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3.16 km

View of Reykjavik from Perlan

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From up here you have a great panoramic view of the city. We also went up here on New Year's Eve to watch the fireworks.

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5.70 km

Ode to Mother Mural by Caratoes, Laugavegur 23

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Laugavegur 23 in Reykjavik, is a striking building known for its impressive mural. The building is home to the Mjúk Iceland store. The mural, by Hong Kong-based Belgian street artist …

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5.94 km

Street Art Murals in Reykjavík

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One of the many murals in Reykjavik

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7.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

995 m

306 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

2.05 km

300 m

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Saturday 27 June

13°C

8°C

87 %

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Hallgrímskirkja – View of Reykjavik from Perlan loop from Reykjavik

Rainbow Street (Skólavörðustígur)

Hallgrímskirkja

Leif Eriksson Monument at Hallgrímskirkja Church

Perlan – Wonders of Iceland Museum and Observation Deck

Dansleikur Sculpture Group

View of Reykjavik from Perlan

Ode to Mother Mural by Caratoes, Laugavegur 23

Street Art Murals in Reykjavík

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