Cycling in Grafarholt and Úlfarsárdalur Bicycle trail
A light and enjoyable cycling route from Dalslaug, passing through Grafarholt and Úlfarsárdalur on well-paved paths
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Region
Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Reykjavík
Starting point
Dalslaug swimming pool
Markings
Sign(s) at the starting point of the trail
Duration
1 - 2 hours
Surface
Pavement - e.g. asphalt or concrete
Obstacles
Step - A step, ledge, stair or low ledge that must be stepped on
Hazards
- Car traffic
- Cyclist traffic
Service on the trail
- Restrooms
- Garbage disposal
Lighting
Lighted trail
Period
Open all seasons
The route starts at Dalslaug in Úlfarsárdalur, where you cycle along a well-paved bike path past Lambhagi and through an underpass beneath Vesturlandsvegur. You then turn left and follow the path along Kelduleið until reaching the next underpass, again going under Vesturlandsvegur. There, a decent hill awaits alongside the golf course in Grafarholt, which will get your heart beating a bit faster. The path continues along the neighborhood, passing Reynisvatn, where you can enjoy the tranquility and beautiful views. From there, the route follows Reynisvatnsvegur and then ascends through the Úlfarsárdalur neighborhood, completing the loop and returning to the starting point at Dalslaug.