Hvalfjörður Coastal Road
Category 414.5 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...