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Akureyrarkaupstaður

Akureyri Church – “Love Akureyri” Heart Sculpture loop from Akureyri

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Akureyrarkaupstaður

Akureyri Church – “Love Akureyri” Heart Sculpture loop from Akureyri

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Akureyri Church – “Love Akureyri” Heart Sculpture loop from Akureyri

03:07

40.3km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.85 km for 91 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.16 km

Lystigardur Akureyrar Botanical Garden

Highlight • Natural

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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2

3.89 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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3

4.01 km

Rainbow Stairs

Highlight • Monument

Great idea with the bright, striking colors.

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4

4.31 km

“Love Akureyri” Heart Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The ❤️ of Akureyri

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5

4.50 km

Heart-Shaped Traffic Light

Highlight • Monument

only if it is red there is a heart

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6

5.00 km

Sigling (Sailing) sculpture, Akureyri

Highlight • Monument

This sculpture titled Sigling / Sailing and Plaque is located in Akureyri, the "capitol" of northern Iceland. This sculpture by Jón Gunnar Arnarson is a sister of the better known Sólfar / Sun Voyager in Reykjavik.

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7

5.53 km

Duck Spot on the Waterfront

Highlight • Lake

With a smile

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8

12.7 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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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

8.54 km

7.31 km

6.72 km

4.36 km

358 m

160 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

10.8 km

1.50 km

608 m

333 m

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Highest point (310 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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