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Helgafell – Hvaleyrarvatn Lake loop from Garðabær

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Iceland

Garðabær

Helgafell – Hvaleyrarvatn Lake loop from Garðabær

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Helgafell – Hvaleyrarvatn Lake loop from Garðabær

03:04

37.8km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.88 km for 313 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.19 km

Viewpoint

5.98 km

Vífilsstaðahlíð

Highlight • Summit

Just a few minutes from Reykjavik, Vífilsstaðahlíð is an oasis of wooded hills perfect for walking or cycling. Its trails offer sweeping views of the bay and the capital. The …

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8.16 km

Búrfellsgjá Lava Fissure

Highlight • Canyon

A very fascinating landscape that is worth a visit.

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9.12 km

Búrfell

Nature Reserve

21.6 km

Kaldá

Lake

22.0 km

Helgafell

Highlight • Summit

The best get away closebye Reykjavik, a little gem just across the suburbs!

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28.7 km

Hvaleyrarvatn

Lake

29.0 km

Nestled in the picturesque town of Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, lies the tranquil Hvaleyrarvatn, a serene lake that enchants visitors with its pristine beauty. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, this …

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31.9 km

Stekkjarhraun

Nature Reserve

37.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

8.21 km

3.55 km

1.93 km

1.77 km

Surfaces

11.5 km

11.3 km

10.1 km

4.64 km

154 m

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 8 May

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Helgafell – Hvaleyrarvatn Lake loop from Garðabær

Vífilsstaðahlíð

Búrfellsgjá Lava Fissure

Helgafell

Hvaleyrarvatn Lake

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