Grótta Lighthouse – Old Reykjavík Harbor loop from Reykjavik

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Grótta Lighthouse – Old Reykjavík Harbor loop from Reykjavik

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Grótta Lighthouse – Old Reykjavík Harbor loop from Reykjavik

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12.8km

70m

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: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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380 m

Laugavegur Shopping Street

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Laugavegur is one of the oldest streets in Reykjavik. The street has its roots dating back to the city's early days when it was a path to natural hot springs. …

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1.33 km

The Unknown Bureaucrat

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A bureaucrat from a completely different point of view - the sculpture by Magnús Tómasson from 1973 was originally carefully hidden in a backyard, because this location was intended to …

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1.51 km

Reykjavík City Hall and Iceland’s topographic model

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Free entrance. The pillars have stood in the water of the lake since the 1990s. The building is an architectural success in a controversial location. It combines concrete and glass, …

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6.58 km

Grótta Lighthouse

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When visiting the lighthouse, be sure to read the attached tide table.
At the bird breeding season (dates are announced) the area around the lighthouse is closed.

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11.4 km

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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11.9 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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12.2 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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12.2 km

Gleðigata Rainbow Street

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Gleðigata is a street in Reykjavik, Iceland. It is known for the Gleðiganga, a rights march for LGBTQ+ people held annually in August as part of Pride celebrations. This march …

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

398 m

299 m

265 m

Surfaces