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Hafnarfjörður

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake – Hvaleyrarvatn Lake loop from Riddaralundurinn

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Hafnarfjörður

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake – Hvaleyrarvatn Lake loop from Riddaralundurinn

Easy

30

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Hvaleyrarvatn Lake – Hvaleyrarvatn Lake loop from Riddaralundurinn

01:56

7.18km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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37 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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465 m

Höfðaskógur Forest

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3

4.84 km

Stórhöfði Viewpoint

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Great, wide view from up here!

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6.62 km

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake

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

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6.94 km

Hvaleyrarvatn

Lake

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7.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.12 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.12 km

956 m

104 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 16 May

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