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Reykjavík Harbor – Hallgrímskirkja loop from Kopavogur

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Reykjavík Harbor – Hallgrímskirkja loop from Kopavogur

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Reykjavík Harbor – Hallgrímskirkja loop from Kopavogur

04:21

16.8km

110m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.74 km

Fossvogsbakkar

Nature Reserve

2.88 km

Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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10.2 km

Two museums, a bold new hotel and small green houses housing restaurants and shops form just as many passageways to Ægisgarður pier, where the ticket offices of companies offering 'whale safaris' can be found.

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10.8 km

Old Reykjavík Harbor

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The origins of the Icelandic Coast Guard can be traced back to 1859, when the corvette Ørnen began patrolling Icelandic waters. In 1906, the first purpose-built patrol boat, the Islands Falk, arrived in Iceland.

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11.3 km

View of Hallgrímskirkja from Rainbow Street

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11.3 km

Rainbow Street (Skólavörðustígur)

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The road or the rainbow looks longer than it is in many pictures. I still found it very cool, especially because of the church in the background, which is a sight in itself (Hallgrimskirkja).

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11.5 km

Ode to Mother Mural by Caratoes, Laugavegur 23

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Laugavegur 23 in Reykjavik, is a striking building known for its impressive mural. The building is home to the Mjúk Iceland store. The mural, by Hong Kong-based Belgian street artist …

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11.9 km

Leif Eriksson Monument at Hallgrímskirkja Church

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Leifur the Lucky was on his way to Greenland to visit his father. But he got off course and discovered America. The statue of Alexander Stirling Calder from 1930 is …

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12.0 km

Hallgrímskirkja

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The Hallgrimskirkja is the second highest building in Iceland. From the top of the church tower you have a great view of the capital Reykjavik with the colorful roofs and the harbor.

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

2.76 km

1.32 km

540 m

366 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

5.22 km

366 m

256 m

244 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 6 July

13°C

9°C

85 %

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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach