View of Grótta Lighthouse – Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture loop from Kopavogur

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View of Grótta Lighthouse – Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture loop from Kopavogur

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View of Grótta Lighthouse – Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture loop from Kopavogur

02:50

47.4km

220m

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 4.94 km for 50 m

After 19.7 km for 101 m

After 44.3 km for 160 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.46 km

Fossvogsbakkar Shipwreck

Highlight • Structure

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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4.97 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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11.6 km

Bakkatjörn Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Near the lighthouse. Many birds to watch and enjoy the sea salt wind

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12.9 km

View of Grótta Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tide table and times when you can not enter Grótta are announced before the crossing.

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19.8 km

Höfði Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The new lighthouse with viewing platform is intended to replace the existing lighthouse at the seaman's school. From here you have a good overview.

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25.3 km

Kelduleið Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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33.1 km

Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The steel sculpture Sólfar (Sun Ride) represents a dream trip to the sun on a mystical boat. It lies on the shore path of Reykjavik against the backdrop of the …

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39.5 km

Björgun Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

If you take a stroll along the Ægisida, where locals all year round and tourists in the summer season like to walk, you’ll at some point come across a tangled …

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44.4 km

Fossvogsbakkar

Nature Reserve

47.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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