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View of Reykjavik from Perlan – Kermóafoss loop from Reykjavik

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View of Reykjavik from Perlan – Kermóafoss loop from Reykjavik

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View of Reykjavik from Perlan – Kermóafoss loop from Reykjavik

05:50

21.8km

180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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400 m

Kjarvalsstaðir

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Kjarvalsstaðir houses the works of one of Iceland's most influential and recognized artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval. The exhibitions in Kjarvalsstaðir focus mainly on paintings and sculptures of established masters of …

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1.69 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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1.83 km

Dansleikur Sculpture Group

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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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7.70 km

Kermóafoss

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A very vivid waterfall.

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8.21 km

Elliðaár Dam

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15.6 km

Elliðaár Power Station

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Beautiful historic building with a park that is really nice for a break.

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16.2 km

Búrfoss Waterfall

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A very popular bathing spot when the weather is right.

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21.2 km

Draumur Hafsins Mural

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Beautifully layered picture - well done and interesting to look at for a while.

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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

3.40 km

536 m

453 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

4.00 km

2.68 km

1.05 km

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