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Fossvogur to Gljúfrasteinn Bicycle trail

A challenging yet stunning cycling route, spanning from Kópavogur to Mosfellsbær.

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Region
Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Mosfellsbær, Reykjavík, Kópavogur
Starting point
Fossvogur
Level of difficulty
Level 3 - Challenging route
1 2 3 4
Markings
Sign(s) at the starting point of the trail
Duration
3 - 4 hours
Surface
Pavement - e.g. asphalt or concrete
Hazards
Car traffic
Service on the trail
  • Restrooms
  • Garbage disposal
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Lighting
Unilluminated
Period
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The journey starts from Fossvogsdalur. From there, the route follows along the Elliðaár rivers and then continues through the Bryggjuhverfi neighborhood, into Grafarvogur, and to Keldur in Grafarholt. The route then heads north to Úlfarsfell on a path along Vesturlandsvegur. The ride continues towards Mosfellsbær, passing through the town, down to Varmá, and back up alongside Helgafell until turning into Mosfellsdalur. From there, the route follows all the way to Gljúfrasteinn. On the return journey, the ride goes to Hlégarður and the Afturelding sports facilities, then turns north through the town to reach the path by the shoreline. The path is then followed along the shore all the way back to Elliðaár estuary. Finally, the same route is taken back into Fossvogsdalur.