00. Reykjavik Day Ride
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00. Reykjavik Day Ride

A cycling route starting in Seltjarnarnes, Capital Region, Iceland.

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About this route

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Duration
76.4 km
Distance
237 m
Ascent
237 m
Descent
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Avg. speed
73 m
Avg. speed
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created this 3 years ago

Route quality

Waytypes & surfaces along the route

Waytypes

  • Path

    40.9 km

    (54 %)

  • Cycleway

    15 km

    (20 %)

  • Pedestrian area

    5.4 km

    (7 %)

Surfaces

Paved

70.6 km

(92 %)

Unpaved

5.2 km

(7 %)

  • Asphalt

    66.7 km

    (87 %)

  • Paving stones

    2.5 km

    (3 %)

  • Gravel

    2.3 km

    (3 %)

Route highlights

Points of interest along the route

  1. Point of interest after 5.1 km

    Grotta Island Walking Path. Low tide only. Not before 15 July due to nesting Terns.

  2. Point of interest after 13.4 km

    Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach

  3. Point of interest after 14.8 km

    Perlan has been built primarily as a hot water tank for the supply of Iceland's capital Reykjavík. The planning was designed by Ingimundur Sveinsson and in 1991 the building was opened. From here, the city is supplied with hot water, even for partially heated in winter walkways and roads. The Perlan is also a pearl of Reykjavik. Few viewing platforms of this kind are freely accessible. In order to enjoy the beautiful view of the city and the southwest Iceland, you have to do only a hike or bike ride on this approximately 61 m high hill. The building itself is 25.70 m high. The glass dome on the roof has 1176 window elements and almost 950 bulbs create the illusion of a starry sky. During the day, the sun is reflected in the building and in the dark it is illuminated by 58 floodlights. In addition, inside the Perlan and in the immediate vicinity artificial geysers were installed with information boards, so that one is also informed free of charge. The Sagamuseum in a disused tank is as well worth seeing as the artistic sculptures outside.

  4. Point of interest after 16.8 km

    Fossvogsbakkar

  5. Point of interest after 18.4 km

    Kópavogskirkja a church in Kópavogur, Iceland. It is located on Borgarholt hill at the top of Kársnes and offers a great view over Kópavogur, Reykjavík and surrounding area.Work on it began in 1958 and it was opened on December 16, 1963. The architectural style of Kópavogskirkja is modernist. Its architecture is unusual, it is the cross section of two wide arches. A curved arch protrudes in each direction with smaller arches extending below. Its profile is prominent in the Kópavogur town seal. Architect Hörður Bjarnason together with Ragnar Emilsson designed this church. The church attracts the attention of both Icelanders and foreign tourists. The altarpiece in the church was set up in 1990 and is by artist Steinunni Þórarinsdóttir. Artist Barbara Árnason (1911–1975) designed various pictures that are in the church. Sculptor Gerður Helgadóttir (1928–1975) designed a sculptor.

  6. Point of interest after 20.3 km

    Kópavogur - Hafen Fishing Harbour

  7. Point of interest after 26.2 km

    Garðahraun Lavafield

  8. Point of interest after 30.6 km

    Blick nach Bessastaðir

  9. Point of interest after 48.3 km

    Wasserfall am Elliðaár

  10. Point of interest after 65.6 km

    Hjólið Viking Museum

  11. Point of interest after 72.8 km

    Sólfar - sculpture

  12. Point of interest after 73.6 km

    Traðarkot mit Blick zum Nationaltheater

  13. Point of interest after 75 km

    Tjörnin See - Lake

  14. Point of interest after 75.8 km

    National Museum of Iceland More information can be found on the museum's website: thjodminjasafn.is/english

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