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

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

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

04:28

74.9km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 48.5 km for 101 m

After 64.8 km for 50 m

After 66.0 km for 115 m

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Bus stop

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36.3 km

Hallsteinsgarður Sculpture Park

Highlight • Monument

Nestled in the beautiful Grafarvogur area of Reykjavik, Hallsteinsgarður is a captivating sculpture park that seamlessly blends art and nature. This unique tourist attraction features 16 modernistic aluminum sculptures that stand as striking statements against the backdrop of Iceland's stunning landscapes. As you wander through the park, you'll find that each sculpture invites reflection and contemplation, allowing visitors to engage with contemporary art in a serene outdoor setting. The park's design encourages exploration, making it an ideal spot for leisurely strolls or quiet moments of introspection amidst the beauty of nature.

The sculptures themselves are a testament to Icelandic creativity and innovation, with each piece telling its own story and contributing to the overall harmony of the park. The combination of art and the surrounding natural environment creates an immersive experience that is both visually stimulating and emotionally resonant. Whether you’re an art aficionado or simply looking to enjoy the fresh air, Hallsteinsgarður offers a peaceful refuge away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

As you explore the park, consider bringing a camera to capture the magnificent views and unique artistic expressions. Due to its easily accessible location, Hallsteinsgarður is perfect for a family outing, a romantic walk, or even a solo adventure, making it a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Reykjavik.

(evendo.com/locations/iceland/borgarfj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur/attraction/hallsteinsgarour-sculpture-park)

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38.0 km

Lundurinn

Forest

40.3 km

Beach

41.8 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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48.6 km

Sæbraut 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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49.6 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 local mountain Esjy and the Atlantic Ocean.
Due sculpture was created by the artist Jón Gunnar Árnason on the occasion of a bicentenary of the city of Reykjavík.

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56.8 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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58.1 km

Bakkatjörn

Nature Reserve

61.2 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 shape of bronze rising from a pile of boulders. At first perhaps you won’t even pay much attention to it, with the complicity of the beautiful seascape, especially in the high tide. It took me some time to get used to that weird bronze shape placed in the vicinity of an improvised football field; the very first time, from a huge distance, it looked to me like – I admit it with a little embarrassment – a wolf howling at the sky.

(icelandchronicles.org/2010/10/the-rescue/)

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64.8 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 Reykjavík zu verbringen.
Der Geothermiestrand von Nauthólsvík wurde 2001 eröffnet und zieht heute jedes Jahr über eine halbe Million Gäste an. Benannt ist es nach dem 1850 erbauten Bauernhof Nauthóll, der um die Jahrhundertwende bei einer Typhusepidemie abgebrannt ist.
Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs wurde das Gebiet als Landeplatz für amphibische Flugzeuge genutzt und wurde in den folgenden Jahrzehnten bei den Stadtbewohnern als Sommerausflugsziel relativ beliebt. Dies ist vor allem auf einen warmen Strom zurückzuführen, der in die Bucht von Fossvogur floss. Im Jahr 1985 wurde der Bach jedoch von der Regierung wegen Gesundheitsgefährdung gesperrt.
Gegen Ende der 90er Jahre wurde die Idee, den Einlass in ein Freizeitzentrum umzubauen, umgesetzt. Massive Felswände wurden errichtet, um die Bucht vom Meer und der Küste abzuschotten, die mit feinkörnigem gelbem Sand bedeckt war.
Obwohl die Meerestemperaturen in Island das ganze Jahr über kühl bleiben, wird die Lagune mit dem Ablaufwasser aus den Warmwasserspeichern auf Öskjuhlíð während der Sommeröffnungszeiten auf angenehme 15-19° C erwärmt. Nicht, dass die Kälte die engagierten lokalen Seeschwimmer aufhält, von denen viele jeden Tag ein kurzes Bad nehmen, unabhängig vom Wetter.
Der Strand öffnet für die Saison am 15. Mai und schließt wieder am 15. August, wobei das Servicezentrum und die Einrichtungen an den meisten Tagen in der Nebensaison für eine begrenzte Zeit geöffnet sind.
Wenn die Sonne scheint, ist der Strand ein ausgezeichneter Ort, um mit einem Buch zu entspannen, im warmen Wasser zu planschen und mit Freunden oder Familie auf dem Sand zu picknicken.
Neben der warmen Lagune verfügt der Strand über eine Sauna und zwei Pools - ein flaches rechteckiges neben dem Servicezentrum, ideal für Eltern, um sich mit kleineren Kindern und Kleinkindern zu entspannen, sowie ein rundes am Wasserrand, das bei Ebbe teilweise untergeht.

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66.1 km

Fossvogsbakkar

Nature Reserve

66.3 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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74.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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65.1 km

7.14 km

1.15 km

946 m

705 m

Surfaces

73.0 km

833 m

633 m

585 m

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Hallsteinsgarður Sculpture Park

Kelduleið Pedestrian Bridge

Sæbraut Lighthouse

Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture

View of Grótta Lighthouse

Björgun Sculpture

Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach

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