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Fossvogsbakkar Shipwreck – University of Reykjavík loop from Laugardalsvöllur

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Fossvogsbakkar Shipwreck – University of Reykjavík loop from Laugardalsvöllur

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Fossvogsbakkar Shipwreck – University of Reykjavík loop from Laugardalsvöllur

01:50

6.85km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.69 km

Svartiskógur

Highlight • Forest

2

1.90 km

Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

3

2.15 km

Small Path

Highlight • Trail

4

2.38 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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2.61 km

Fossvogsbakkar

Nature Reserve

6

3.51 km

University of Reykjavík

Highlight • Structure

7

3.55 km

World War II Sites at Öskjuhlíð Hill and Nauthólsvík Bay

Highlight • Historical Site

Hidden on the side of the hill, amid trees and walking trails, are the remains of WWII bunkers and seawalls built by the US Army.

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8

4.31 km

Dansleikur Sculpture Group

Highlight • Monument

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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9

4.42 km

Perlan Panoramic View

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

6.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.44 km

674 m

654 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

2.37 km

672 m

672 m

< 100 m

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