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Hvalfjörður Coastal Road

Category 4

14.5 km

Distance

210 m

Elevation Gain

1.4%

Average Gradient

7%

Max Gradient

210 m

Summit Elevation

The Hvalfjörður coastal road — Route 47 around the Hvalfjörður fjord north of Reykjavík — is the mandatory cycling alternative to the Hvalfjörður road tunnel that bars cyclists from the direct Ring Road routing. What begins as a logistical workaround delivers one of the finest cycling experiences ac...

Pro Tip

The Hvalfjörður circuit from Reykjavík makes an excellent full-day ride (90–110km round trip from the city centre including the fjord circuit) that accesses fjord and mountain scenery comparable with...

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