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Akureyrarkaupstaður

Akureyri Church – Heart-Shaped Traffic Light loop from Akureyri

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Iceland
Akureyrarkaupstaður

Akureyri Church – Heart-Shaped Traffic Light loop from Akureyri

Moderate

4.5

(4)

68

riders

Akureyri Church – Heart-Shaped Traffic Light loop from Akureyri

02:35

39.6km

350m

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: April 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.30 km for 143 m

After 2.52 km for 87 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.37 km

Akureyri Botanical Garden (Lystigarður Akureyrar)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The parade garden founded in 1912 by a Danish woman (Mrs. Schiöth) is the highlight of Akureyri. The garden, which also serves as a public park, is free of charge …

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2

1.83 km

The Botanical Garden is a highlight; in June the daffodils bloomed, there is a lovely café and several places for children.

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3

2.31 km

St. Peter's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful building

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4

2.56 km

Akureyri Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This is Akureyri's landmark and literally towers over the fjord and city center. Climb the steps and enjoy the view! The church was inaugurated in 1940 and designed by Guðjón …

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5

2.70 km

Rainbow Stairs

Highlight • Monument

Great idea with the bright, striking colors.

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6

3.19 km

Heart-Shaped Traffic Light

Highlight • Monument

only if it is red there is a heart

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7

4.22 km

Duck Spot on the Waterfront

Highlight • Lake

With a smile

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8

8.43 km

View of Akureyri

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful view of Iceland's second largest city Akureyri and its harbor. Unfortunately it's on the main road, but that doesn't matter.

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10.5 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

39.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

12.1 km

5.93 km

1.97 km

1.85 km

623 m

230 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

3.07 km

743 m

246 m

142 m

128 m

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Friday 26 June

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