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Elliðaárdalur Bicycle trail

A bike tour through Elliðaárdalur with scenic river paths, surrounded by lush greenery and abundant birdlife.

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Region
Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Reykjavík
Starting point
Elliðaárstöð
Level of difficulty
Level 2 - Medium difficult route
1 2 3 4
Markings
Sign(s) at the starting point of the trail
Duration
1 - 2 hours
Surface
Pavement - e.g. asphalt or concrete
Hazards
Car traffic
Service on the trail
  • Restrooms
  • Garbage disposal
Hægt er að sækja þjónustu við Elliðaárstöð og Árbæjarsundlaug.
Lighting
Lighted trail
Period
Open all seasons
The journey starts at Elliðaárstöð, biking up Rafstöðvarvegur and continuing through the underpass at Höfðabakki. Beyond Höfðabakki, the route follows the path on the north side of the Elliðaár rivers. Upon reaching Fylkir's training grounds, turn right and continue up Víðidalur. The route then loops back along the path on the south side of the Elliðaár rivers, following it all the way back to Elliðaárstöð.