Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach – Elliðaárdalur Cycle Paths loop from Reykjavik

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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach – Elliðaárdalur Cycle Paths loop from Reykjavik

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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach – Elliðaárdalur Cycle Paths loop from Reykjavik

02:21

38.3km

240m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.37 km for 50 m

After 5.57 km for 115 m

After 9.86 km for 165 m

After 37.4 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.39 km

Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach

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Entlang des Rad- und Wanderweges, der die Küste der Hauptstadt entlangführt und unter dem Hügel von Öskjuhlíð versteckt ist, liegt Nauthólsvík - der beste Ort, um einen sonnigen Sommertag in …

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5.65 km

Fossvogsbakkar

Nature Reserve

5.89 km

Fossvogsbakkar Shipwreck

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The shipwreck is clearly visible from the lookout point. It's not recommended to climb down to avoid damaging the coastline.

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9.37 km

Elliðaárdalur Cycle Paths

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Beautiful bike paths around the capital

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11.2 km

Kelduleið Pedestrian Bridge

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Two well designed bike bridges over the river are the landmarks of this small valley.

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13.4 km

Grafarvogur

Bay

22.6 km

Rauðavatn

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27.4 km

Elliðaár River and Nature Reserve

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Worth a visit. It's best to take the bridge over it.

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27.6 km

Elliðaár Dam

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37.5 km

National Museum of Iceland

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38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

1.21 km

821 m

787 m

482 m

473 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

943 m

580 m

177 m

128 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Wednesday 14 October

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3°C

98 %

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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach – Elliðaárdalur Cycle Paths loop from Reykjavik

Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach

Fossvogsbakkar Shipwreck

Elliðaárdalur Cycle Paths

Kelduleið Pedestrian Bridge

Rauðavatn

Elliðaár River and Nature Reserve

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National Museum of Iceland

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