cycling map and bicycle service around iceland summer 2015

cycling map and bicycle service around iceland summer 2015

CYCLING MAP AND BICYCLE SERVICE
AROUND ICELAND SUMMER 2015
Services in The Westfjords:
Craftsport
Tel. 456 3110
Austurvegi 2, Ísafjörður
[email protected]
www.craft.is
Services in North Iceland:
Westfjords Adventures
Tel. 456 5006
Aðalstræti 62, Patreksfjörður
[email protected]
www.wa.is
Vélaverkstæði Hjartar
Eiríkssonar
Tel. 451 2514
Búlandi 1, Hvammstangi
[email protected]
Hike and Bike
Tel. 899 4845
Reykjahlid, Mývatn
[email protected]
www.hikeandbike.is
Google it!
Kári Árnason
Tel. 863 6419
Víðihlíð 23, Sauðárkrókur
[email protected]
Fjalladýrð í Möðrudal
Tel. 899 4845
70 km East from Mývatn
[email protected]
www.fjalladyrd.is
In emergency
Viðar Eiríksson - Húsavík
Google it!
Hjólaviðgerðir Simba - Ísafjörður
notendur.snerpa.is/vbk - Þingeyri
Services in East Iceland:
Bílar og vélar
Tel. 473 1333
Hafnarbyggð 14a, Vopnafjörður
[email protected]
Skógar - Egilsstaðir
Tel. 471 1230
Dynskógar 4, Egilsstaðir
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/skogareg
Þór Þorfinnsson
Tel. 892 3535
Hallormsstaður, 14 km south of Egilsstaðir
[email protected]
www.skogur.is
In emergency
Sportver - Akureyri
Skíðaþjónustan - Akureyri
Google it!
Stálstjörnur - Seyðisfjörður
www.iceland-tour.com - Seyðisfjörður
www.simbahollin.is - Þingeyri
www.hotelbjarg.is - Fáskrúðsfjörður
www. westtours.is - Ísafjörður
Verslunin PAN - Neskaupstaður
www.stadarborg.is - Breiðdalsvík
www.smastal.is - Djúpivogur
www.hotelframtid.com - Djúpivogur
Services in West Iceland:
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Viðigerði
Reiðhjólaverkstæði Axels
Tel. 896 1979
Merkigerði 2, Akranes
[email protected]
www.axelsbud.com
Guðmundur B. Kjartansson
Tel. 867 9984
Garðaflöt 4, Stykkishólmur
[email protected]
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Google it!
Skipavík - Stykkishólmur
Setberg
Vegamót
Services in Reykjavík and The Capital Area:
Borgarhjól
Tel. 551 5653
Hverfisgata 50, Reykjavík
[email protected]
www.borgarhjol.is
Icelandic Mountain Guides
Tel. 587 9999
Stórhöfði 33, Reykjavík
[email protected]
www.mountainguides.is
Bike Company
Tel. 590 8550
Faxafen 8, Reykjavík
[email protected]
www.bikecompany.is
Touring service
Hjólaspítalinn
Tel. 892 2752
Auðbrekka 4, Kópavogur
[email protected]
www.hjolaspitali.com
Rafmagnshjól
Tel. 534 6600
Fiskislóð 45, Reykjavík
[email protected]
www.e-bike.is
E-bikes
Bikestore Berlin
Tel. 899 0943
Geirsgata 5A, Reykjavík
[email protected]
www.reidhjolaverzlunin.is
Reykjavik Bike Tours
Tel. 694 8956
Ægisgarður 7, (old harbour) Reykjavík
[email protected]
www.reykjavikbiketours.is
Icebikeadventures
Tel. 824 0322
Dælustöðvarvegur 8, Mosfellsbær
[email protected]
www.fatbike.is
www. icebikeadventures.com
Helibiking, fatbike, mountain bike
Google it!
www.ellingsen.is
www.utilif.is
www.kriacycles.com
www.everest.is
www.gap.is
www.markid.is
www.hjolid.123.is
Reiðhjólaviðgerðir Eiríks
www.velaverkjs.is
www.suzuki.is - E-bikes
Hvellur
Tel. 577 6400
Smiðjuvegur 30, Kópavogur
[email protected]
www.hvellur.com
Hjólasprettur
Tel. 565 2292
Dalshraun 13, Hafnarfjörður
[email protected]
www.hjolasprettur.is
Icelandic Transport
Authority
• When cycling on roads, cyclists should go with the flow
of the traffic. They should stay on the right side of the lane
and allow motor vehicles to pass. Where there is more
than one lane in the same direction, cyclists should use
the lane farthest to the right.
• Cycling on sidewalks and walking paths is legal in
Iceland, but cyclists have to show regard for pedestrians.
• By regulation, children under 15 years of age are
required to use bicycle helmets when cycling.
Services in Reykjanes:
Google it!
Útisport - Reykjanesbær
LEGEND:
www.atv4x4.is
Bike Cave
Tel. 770 3113
Einarsnes 36, Reykjavík
[email protected]
www.bikecave.is
A bike Coffee
Town / village 50 - 200, 201 - 999, 1000 +
Service
Camping site
Accommodation
Mountain hut or shelter
Shop with provisions
Swimming pool
Nature bath, geothermal spa
Emergency hut
Public toilet outside towns,
villages and camping sites
Örninn
Tel. 588 9890
Faxafen 8, Reykjavík
[email protected]
www.orninn.is
TRI
Tel. 571 8111
Suðurlandsbraut 32, Reykjavík
[email protected]
www.tri.is
Services in South Iceland:
Smáratún
Stefán Viðar Sigtryggsson
Tel. 663 8484
Fiskhóll 9, Höfn
[email protected]
Bílaverkstæði Jóhanns ehf.
Tel. 866 1093
Austurmörk 13, Hveragerði
[email protected]
Google it!
Jötunn vélar
Tel. 480 0400
Austurvegi 69, Selfoss
[email protected]
www.jotunn.is
Iceland Activities
Tel. 777 6263
Mánamörk 3-5, Hveragerði
[email protected]
www.icelandactivities.is
www.arcanum.is - Vík
Hjólabær
Tel. 482 1289
Austurvegi 11, Selfoss
[email protected]
Sport og tækni
Tel. 583 2226
Vestmannabraut 24, Vestmannaeyjar
[email protected]
Safetravel
http://safetravel.is/app/
www.bjarmaberg.is - Höfn
*This map does not describe road quality. Quality varies greatly by weather and other factors. There is
no guarantee that roads / tracks with heavy traffic are easier to bike than those where few cars drive.
Travelling in the highlands can be dangerous.
Fagrahlíð Guesthouse - Hvolsvelli
www.glacierguides.is
Emergency number: 112
Rental
Guided tours
Shop
Repair
Repair enthusiast
Services in The Interior Highlands
Kerlingarfjöll Mountain Resort
Tel. 664 7878
[email protected]
www.kerlingarfjoll.is
In emergency
http://kaywa.me/3QApf
CYCLING MAP 2015 ONLINE
**There may be more fords than shown on the map. The symbols and classification only indicate where
most water crossings may be expected. Drought, rain and thawing snow make the mapping of fords
very inaccurate.
Car traffic numbers are summertime statistics.
This is an overview map which does not provide exhaustive information. Before setting off, one needs to
gather information about the road conditions as well as accomodation and other services in the area to
be travelled. It is particularly important to be well informed when planning to travel in the highlands.
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Cycling path (usually walking path as well) outside towns and villages
Road with hard shoulder which is at least 1,5 metres wide
Asphalt road with fewer than 100 cars a day
Asphalt road with 100 to 500 cars a day
Asphalt road with 500 to 1500 cars a day
Asphalt road with 1500 cars a day or more
Gravel road with fewer than 100 cars a day
Gravel road with 100 to 500 cars a day
*Mountain road / track with fewer than 30 cars a day
Mountain road / track with 30 to 100 cars a day
Mountain road with 100 cars a day or more
Single track
Distance in km between points. Selection of distances over 10 km.
Recommended route to / from Reykjavík
EuroVelo
**Ford which is usually easy to cross
Ford which sometimes or generally has deep water / strong current
Road number
Heavy traffic with high speed and little space for cyclists
Dangerous winds
Road constructions in summer 2015
Height in metres above sea level
Steep hill, 6-10% grade, ascent on right hand of road
Steep hill, 10% < grade, ascent on right hand of road
Many steep and short hills
Tunnel (single / double lane), length in km
Airport
Scheduled ferry
Bus stop for scheduled bus outside of towns and villages
Popular tourist destination
Loose sand possibly causing difficulties in biking on mountain roads/tracks
A lot of loose sand, often causing difficulties in biking on mountain roads/tracks
Boundaries of reserve areas where camping is prohibited outside designated
camping sites
Schedules to Þórsmörk (Básar and Langidalur)
and Landmannalaugar. Summer schedule 13 June - 15 Sept. 2015
Main lines in the Westfjords
Patreksfjörður - Bíldudalur: Tel. 456 2636 & 893 2636
Ísafjörður – Bolungarvík: Tel. 892 1417 & 456 7195
Ísafjörður – Súðavík: Only to be pre-ordered: Tel. 540 2700
Ísafjörður – Suðureyri – Flateyri – Þingeyri: Tel. 893 6356
www.isafjordur.is/thjonusta/straetisvagnar
Westfjords Tourist Information: Tel. 450 8060 - www.westfjords.is
CL W WC (SH W WC)
Álftavatn 568-2533, 832-4008 AT W WC
Álftavötn 562-1000 AT W WC
Álkuskáli 452-4880, 853-4015 OP *W *WC
Árbúðir 486-8757, 895-9500 AT W WC
Baldvinsskáli 568-2533 AT **W WC
Básar 562-1000 AT W WC
Bjarnalækjarbotnar 486-6100 OP W WC
Blágil 487-4840 OP W *WC
Bleikskvíslarskáli 865-8177 OP *W *WC
Blængur 487-4781 OP W ?
Botnar (Emstrur) 568-2533, 832-5008
AT W WC
Botni 462-2720 OP *W *WC
Breiðavík 860-1393 AT W WC
Bugaskáli 452-4137, 452-7112
CL ? *WC (SH ? *WC)
Dalakofinn 562-1000 AT W WC
Dreki 462-2720, 853-2541 AT W WC
Dyngja 894-0758, 471-1858 OP *W WC
Dyngjufell 462-2720 OP *W *WC
Fellaskáli 865-8177 OP W WC
Ferjukot/Hald 860-2876 OP W ?
Fimmvörðuskáli 562-1000 AT **W WC
Fornihvammur 435-1287, 898-1687
CL W WC (?)
Foss 478-8888, 896-9980
CL W WC (SH W *WC)
Fosshóll 865-8177 OP *W *WC
Framgil 487-4840 OP W WC
Fremstaver 641-2003 CL W WC (SH W WC)
Galtaból 515-9000 OP ? ?
Galtarárskáli 452-4137, 452-7112 AT ? ?
Gatfell 488-8810, 486-8808
CL **W ? (SH **W *WC)
Geldingafell 860-1393
HHHCL *W *WC (SH *W *WC)
Gil 436-3162 AT W WC
Gljúfurleit 486-6014 OP ? ?
Hagavatnsskáli 568-2533 OP W *WC
Hallarmúlaskáli 486-6100 OP W *WC
Haugakvíslarskáli 865-8177 OP W WC
Heiðarhús 462-6974 OP W WC
Helgaskáli 480-6600 OP W ?
Herðubreiðarlindir 462-2720 AT W WC
Hildarsel 862-5907 OP *W ?
Hlöðuvellir 568-2533
CL **W *WC (SH **W *WC)
Hnúabaksskáli 451-2649, 855-0582 OP W WC
Hof 464-1122, 894-0872 ? W WC (?)
Hólaskjól 894-9977, 478-4840 AT W WC
Hólaskógur 661-2504, 6612503 AT W WC
Hrafntinnusker 568-2533 AT W *WC
Hrakstrandarkofi 471-1835, 862-1835 OP ? ?
Hrossatungur 487-4840 OP W *WC
Hungurfit 487-8888, 896-9980 OP W WC
CL ? ? (SH W WC)
Kofinn 437-1789, 853-8378 OP W WC
Kverkfjöll (Sigurðarskáli) 863-9236 AT W WC
Landmannahellir 893-8407 AT W WC
Landmannalaugar 568-2533, 860-3335
AT W WC
Laugafell 462-2720, 822-5192 AT W WC
Leiðólfsfell 487-4840 OP ? ?
Leirás 661-3913, 487-8925 OP *W *WC
Leppistunguskáli 486-6617, 854-6725
OP W WC
Loðmundarfjörður 863-5813 AT W WC
Lónaborg 451-2938, 893-0638 OP *W WC
Miklafell 892-4941 OP ? ?
Mönguhólsskáli 865-8177 OP *W *WC
Nýidalur 568-2533 AT W WC
Réttartorfa 461-4422, 894-4722 OP W WC
Rjúpnavellir 892-0409 AT W WC
Rústaskáli 453-8085 OP ? *WC
Sandbúðir 486-8810 OP ? *WC
Setrið 568-4444 CL W WC (SH W WC)
Skeiðamannafit 852-5563
CL W WC (SH ? *WC)
Skjaldborg 894-1169, 486-4400 OP *W *WC
Skælingar 562-1000 OP W WC Snæfell 860-1393 AT W WC
Stóraflesja 464-4340, 854-8740 OP ? *WC (?)
Strútur 562-1000 AT W WC
Sultarfit 896-6624, 853-5891
CL W WC (SH ? *WC)
Sveinstindur 562-1000 OP W WC
Svínárnes 480-6600, 486-6617 OP W ?
Sörlastaðir 462-7816, 695-7218 OP W WC
Torfhvalastaðir 486-6014 CL ? ? (?)
Urðarkot 462-6912 OP ? ?
Valgeirsstaðir 568-2533, 862-3363 AT W WC
Veiðivötn 487-5130, 852-2659 AT W WC
Veigubúð 464-6100 OP ? ?
Versalir 897-3064 CL **W WC (SH W WC)
AT W WC
Sandvík
Blue Lagoon
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Grindavík
53
Þorlákshöfn
74
Eyrarbakki
Airports with scheduled flights
Scheduled Ferry Connections
For dashed route lines of STRÆTÓ,
passengers must call Tel. 540 2700
at least 2-4 hrs. before departure.
Tel. 540 1313 - www.grayline.is
Activity Bus
Akureyri - Dalvík
MÝVATN TOURS: Tel. 464 1920 - www.myvatntours.is
FJALLASÝN: Tel. 464 3941 & 464 3940 - www.fjallasyn.is
Tel. 511 2600
www.bustravel.is
Tel. 540 1313
www.grayline.is
KEFLAVIK AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
The roads
A rather large portion of Iceland’s road system is made up of gravel roads, especially those with less
traffic. The main highway around Iceland, Route 1, circles the country in around 1400 kilometers.
Once you get away from the South-West part, the traffic becomes less but it is still fast, and the
roads get narrower, especially once you get off Route 1. On the gravel roads you may encounter
long stretches with potholes, “washboards” or loose sand but far less traffic.
Cyclists are allowed in all tunnels except the one under Hvalfjörður Fjord north of Reykjavik.
Laki
Eldgjá
Hvanngil
Mýrdalsjökull
Skógar Reynis- Vík
fjara
Reykjavík - Viðey Island
Dalvík-Grímsey & Dalvík-Hrísey
Tel. 458 8970 & 467 3102 - www.landflutningar.is/saefari
Húsavík-Flatey & Húsavík-Grímsey
Gentle Giants - Tel. 464 1500 - www.gentlegiants.is
Vestmannaeyjar
(from Landeyjahöfn)
Reykir - Drangey
(with Drangey Tours)
Tel. 821 0090 & 821 0091 - www.drangey.net
Stykkishólmur - Flatey - Brjánslækur
The car ferry across Breiðafjörður Bay
Tel. 433 2254 - www.seatours.is
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Domestic Flights
AIR ICELAND destinations:
Vestmannaeyjar
Scheduled Ferries
Jökulsárlón
FreysAH 112 nes
10 15
Kirkjubæjar16 19
klaustur
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12 20 51
52
Djúpivogur
Papey
Skaftafell
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Reykjavík, Ísafjörður, Akureyri, Egilsstaðir,
Grímsey, Þórshöfn, Vopnafjörður.
Tel. 570 3030 - www.airiceland.is
EAGLE AIR destinations:
Reykjavík, Vestmannaeyjar, Höfn, Húsavík,
Bíldudalur, Gjögur.
Tel. 562 4200 & 562 2640 - www.eagleair.is
Ísafjörður
Bíldudalur
Grímsey
Húsavík
Gjögur
Þórshöfn
Vopnafjörður
To Hornstrandir Area & Vigur
Akureyri
Egilsstaðir
VESTURFERÐIR (also to Vigur): Tel. 456 5111 - www.vesturferdir.is
BOREA: Tel. 456 3322 - www.boreaadventures.com
Höfn
Reykjavík
Tel. 540 1313
www.airportexpress.is
Tel. 580 5400
www.flybus.is
Tel. 823 0099
www.kexpress.is
Cycling in Iceland
Iceland’s cool, oceanic climate is quite mild for its latitude, thanks to the Gulf Stream. The
summers are short, and the best time to visit is late May to early September. The average daytime
temperature around the coast during May to September is 10-12°C (50-55°F). Average daily
sunshine in July and August is 5-6 hours, and during the summer months the nights are bright:
on clear days you have 24 hours of daylight and even the midnight sun near the Arctic Circle.
However, the weather is extremely changeable and unpredictable so you should always be
prepared for the unexpected. You can encounter strong sudden winds and even snow in the
middle of summer. Even if you stick to the main road, you should always follow the weather
forecast and in all cases carry warm clothing with you. Try to keep your plans flexible so you can
go with the wind instead of struggling against it. If you must go against the wind, you might
consider cycling in the late evening and in the night (in June and July) as the wind often calms
down in the evening. Benefits of this also include far less motor traffic on the busier roads and
the wonders of experiencing sunset and sunrise, but of course less access to shops and services.
You can get the weather forecast by telephone: 902 0600 or just by asking the locals. Icelanders
follow the weather forecast almost religiously. At altitudes in the interior highlands the
temperatures are of course lower. See also Weather in Iceland under the headings Useful Links
and Info for Cyclists.
Emstrur
Þórsmörk
Seljalandsfoss
21
Landeyjahöfn
Árskógssandur - Hrísey
Djúpivogur - Papey
Tel. 695 5544 - www.hrisey.net
Tel. 478 8119, 862 4399, 854 4438 (Ferry) - [email protected]
Rafmagnshjól ehf. | Fiskislóð 45 - 101 Reykjavik | Tel. 534 6600 | [email protected] | www.e-bike.is
The weather
Höfn
Landmannalaugar
9 T11
Hvolsvöllur
2
Berunes
Tel. 899 8000 & 894 2967 - www.sporttours.is
www.re.is
If you are planning an adventurous cycling trip, Iceland is unique in many ways. It is safe to travel
here if you are properly prepared, and you will find Icelanders both helpful and friendly. You
can plan your own trip but there are also a few companies that specialize in guided bike tours.
Hella
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2
Stöðvarfjörður
14
10
Landmannahellir
Álftavatn
18
Tjarnarbyggð
Stokkseyri
SKAFTAFELL Transfer
17
T21 11
Rjúpnavellir
Leirubakki
74 75
Tourist Info in Egilsstaðir: Tel. 471 2320 - www.svaust.is
Useful Links & Info for Cyclists
The interior highlands
Weather in Iceland
The mountain roads across the interior highlands are usually closed until late May or even as late
as July, depending on the road and the weather conditions in spring.
The Road Administration has information on mountain roads and when they open in the summers
at www.vegagerdin.is/english
The highland roads are all rough gravel/dirt roads of various qualities from packed mud to
washboards, loose gravel and even sand which may be impossible to bicycle on when it has been
dry for some period. Many rivers must be crossed at fords and can become dangerous in or after rain,
and in the case of glacial rivers, in warm periods. You may therefore have to wait until late night
or early morning to cross some glacial rivers during the summer. Mountain bikes with fat studded
tires for good tracking and comfort and low gear ratios to help climb steep hills are recommended.
Please remember that in the highlands the nearest lodging can be far away. The highlands are
generally devoid of shops and any services. Terrible storms may rage. Large areas have no mobile
telephone coverage, and some tracks are very lonely.
The map overleaf only shows the amount of traffic and where loose sand can be expected. It shows
only the major fords. Please read the legend to the map carefully. Those who plan to travel in the
interior highlands must aquire further information not covered by this map.
Accommodation
Swimming Pools
www.en.vedur.is
www.belgingur.is/locales/en
www.yr.no
www.swimminginiceland.com
Travelling in Iceland
Free Cycling map of Reykjavik on line
reykjavik.is/gonguoghjolastigar
Service stations offering food, WC
and air pumping
These are found in every town.
www.n1.is
www.olis.is
www.skeljungur.is
The Cycling map shows urban areas in Iceland where camping or indoor accommodation is
available. Huts in the highlands may (quite likely) be full and need to be booked well in advance.
See more info in the List of huts and shelters in uninhabited areas.
In general travellers are allowed to put up their tents everywhere except on cultivated land, too
close to residential buildings and especially protected areas. It is still a common courtesy to ask
farmers for permission before camping on their land.
Food and drink
www.lmi.is
Accommodation
www.hagkaup.is
www.byko.is
www.husa.is
www.hostel.is
www.farmholidays.is
Camping Grounds
Roads and road conditions
www.tjalda.is/en
The Icelandic Mountain Bike Club
Useful info in English for cyclists:
www.fjallahjolaklubburinn.is/english
The Biking Book of Iceland
Trails you can find in the Westfjords. Google it!
Mirjam Wouters
Food can be purchased only in towns and some other highway locations. You will therefore
have to take food for several days when you are crossing the highlands. As Iceland is sparsely
populated, there may be 100 to 200 km between shops even on the Ring Road between Mývatn
and Egilsstaðir and Höfn and Skaftafell.
Water can usually be accessed quite easily in the countryside from streams and rivers. However,
in sand and lava areas water needs to be carried. Never take water from areas where farms or
fields are upriver. There you can visit the farms and get tap water. Water from glacial rivers
should only be drunk in emergency and preferably filtered. Usually 1 to 2 liters of water carrying
capacity is enough.
EuroVelo 1 – The Atlantic coast route
There is project underway to construct a EuroVelo route in Iceland. The route is shown on the map,
even though it has not been opened yet. It might happen in 2016!
Based on information from The Icelandic Mountain Bike Club, visit their website for further info:
http://fjallahjolaklubburinn.is/english
Bike Tours
Segway Tours
Bike Rental
Bicycle Rental
www.reykjavikbiketours.is | Old Harbour | Mobile: +(354) 694 8956
WWW.TRI.IS
www.safetravel.is
www.planiceland.com
www.visiticeland.com
www.visitreykjavik.is
www.travelnet.is
www.nat.is
www.fi.is
www.utivist.is
www.publictransport.is
Free maps of Iceland
Shop chains with seasonal bike
equipment
www.vegagerdin.is/english
CL *W WC (SH W WC)
Þverbrekknamúli 568-2533 OP W WC
Þönglabakki 463-3220, 984-3230 OP ? *WC
Öldumóðsskáli 452-4499, 895-4499 OP ? ?
Örk 483-4454, 894-2244 OP ? ?
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Keflavík
International
Airport
Vestara-símahús 858-1167
Ytrimosar 464-3111, 855-2531 OP ? ?
Þeistareykir 866-0903, 866-3586 OP W WC
Þingmannaheiði 450-3211 OP *W WC
Þjófadalir 568-2533 OP *W *WC
Þorskafjarðarheiði 522-1000 OP ? WC
Þórsmörk 568-2533, 893-1191, 552-8300
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Áfangagil 487-6598, 664-1012 AT W WC
Áfangi 452-4600, 452-4661 AT W WC
Álftakrókur 435-1140, 691-1182
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Selfoss
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Austara-símahús 858-1167
Húsavík 860-1393 AT W WC
Hvannalindir 471-1584, 853-6236 AT ? *WC
Hvanngil 568-2533, 860-3336 AT W WC
Hvanngiljahöll 860-2876 OP ? ?
Hveravellir 452-4202, 894-1293 AT W WC
Hvítárnes 568-2533 AT W WC
Höll 557-9133, 864-0686 OP W WC
Jöklasel 478-1000, 854-2133 AT W WC
Karlsstaðir 477-1226, 894-5477 AT W WC
Kerlingarfjöll 522-6500, 852-4223 AT W WC
Klakksskáli 486-6703, 486-6688
Reykjanesbær
1
Reyðarfjörður
Fáskrúðsfjörður
Askja
Hrauneyjar
72 73
the
OP *W *WC
Hafnir
Reykjavík
T11 12
T21 F 35
Norðfjörður
1
Eskifjörður
78
Breiðdalsvík
73
610
Reykholt
76
F 35
Árnes
Flúðir
Þóroddsstaðir
610
Laugarás
Skeiða- og
Þjórsárdalsvegur
9 11
Borg
76
17 18
Þrastaskógur
20 21
Brautarholt
ea
Arnarvatnskofi 473-1214, 858-1165
89
Sandgerði
The SVAUST System
Tel. 580 5400
CALL 534 6600
corridor, stable etc.
Viðey
Garður
Hvalfjörður
Tunnel
57
60
3
14
17
Geysir
Ferry NORRÆNA to
the Faroe Islands and
Hirtshals in Denmark
Seyðisfjörður
Egilsstaðir
ASK
Nýidalur
Borgarfjörður eystri
6
Tel. 481 2800 - www.herjolfur.is
Take a tour on a quality Dutch e-bike
W=no drinking water
WC=water toilet
*WC=latrine
WC=no water toilet and no latrine
SH=shelter by closed hut; latrine,
Akranes
Local Bus Lines in the Westfjords
BLUE LAGOON TRANSFERS:
A perfect way to see Reykjavik
OP=open hut
CL=closed hut
AT=attended hut
W=drinking water in hut
*W=nearby drinking water
**W=not always drinking water
57
5
Vopnafjörður
Crossroads
Skjöldólfsstaðir
Grímsstaðir
FellaDettifoss
650 56 Crossroads
bær
661 62
Jökulsá á Brú
14 17
70 62 56 1
70
Herðubreiðarlindir
Gullfoss
Laugarvatn
Skútustaðir
Vopnafjörður
Jökulsá
á Fjöllum
Mývatn
Hofsjökull
Hvítárnes
Crossroads
6
Þingvellir
Hvanneyri
Tel. 519 5000 & 533 5055 - www.elding.is
www.hjolamot.is
List of huts and shelters in uninhabited areas
58
62
Krafla
661
650
Aldeyjarfoss
Kerlingarfjöll
Langjökull
Kleppjárnsreykir
81
Borgarnes
F 35
Hveravellir
Reykholt
Goðafoss
(Fosshóll)
Laugar
79
641
661
70
Dettifoss
Fnjóskárbrú
62 641
70
Þórshöfn
Hljóðaklettar
Norðausturvegur
Akureyri
Airport
57 60
59
Bifröst
Baula
Vegamót
Ísafjörður – Hólmavík: Tel. 893 1058, 847 0285 & 540 2700
Brjánslækur – Ísafjörður: Tel. 456 5006 - www.wa.is
Brjánslækur – Patreksfjörður – Látrabjarg: Tel. 456 5006 - www.wa.is
Cycling events in Iceland
Most closed huts can be opened upon request. Fee must be paid in almost all huts.
Some of the huts are in very bad condition and serve only as emergency shelters.
Do not leave any garbage by the huts, please.
82
610
Akureyri
Varmahlíð
Svartá
Staðarskáli
Stykkishólmur
58
Vatnaleið
Arnarstapi
Hvammstangi
Crossroads
Skriðuland
82
Snæfellsjökull
83
Búðardalur
56
79
57
Víðigerði
Hvammstangi
Króksfjarðarnes
Flatey
Tel. 587 6000 - www.trex.is
Blönduós 84
Ásbyrgi
Húsavík
79
Aðaldalsvegur
dw
www.hostel.is
Látrabjarg
The STERNA System
A system operated by Sterna Travel.
Tel. 551 1166 - www.sternatravel.com
Askja & Herðubreiðarlindir
You cannot pay the bus fare with your app
when travelling outside the capital area.
Brjánslækur
ACT
Skriðuland
Hólmavík
ba
Pay with the app
in the capital area
59
Árskógssandur
Crossroads
in
33 HI Hostels around
Iceland welcome you
Pay the bus fare and get ticket info with your smartphone.
Find your routes, plan your journey, locate the nearest bus stop
and track your bus on a real-time map.
Bíldudalur
Tálknafjörður
ÖrlygsPatreksfjörður
höfn
Hofsós
84 Reykir
Hólar
Sauðárkrókur
Gjögur
Reykjanes
Crossroads
Raufarhöfn
79
Hrísey
Ólafsfjörður
85
Dalvík
ly
Get your free app and take the bus:
REYKJAVIK EXCURSIONS: Tel. 580 5400 - www.ioyo.is
SBA-NORÐURLEIÐ: Tel. 550 0700 - www.sba.is
Skagaströnd
Kópasker
641
650
Flatey
78
Siglufjörður
On
Travel
in Iceland
the smart way
A system operated by “Reykjavik Excursions“ and “SBA-Norðurleið“.
Flateyri
Þingeyri
Drangey
rði
580 5400 • [email protected] • www.ioyo.is
“ICELAND ON YOUR OWN“
TREX
Vigur
Súðavík
Suðureyri
ge
BSÍ Bus Terminal • 101 Reykjavík •
This is the main official bus system.
Tel. 540 2700 - www.bus.is
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era
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Ísafjörður
Grímsey
blog - www.cyclingdutchgirl.com
Ulf Hoffman
has cycled around Iceland for many years.
Web in German and English
www.bikingiceland.com
CYCLING ICELAND
SUMMER 2015
Bolungarvík
The STRÆTÓ System
www.publictransport.is
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Hornstrandir Area
SUMMER 2015
Scheduled Buses
& Bus Passports
• Cyclists bringing their bikes on flights to Iceland need to pack them in suitable boxes.
• At Keflavik airport, they are building facilities where cyclists can assemble their bikes.
• Bike boxes can be stored at Bilahotel, next to the airport.
• K. Express does not charge for bike transport to Reykjavik, and they take you straight to
Reykjavik City Hostel. At the hostel/Reykjavik camping area, you have access to tools to assemble
and disassemble bikes and you can store transport bike boxes there.
• In most domestic airports you will find some space to work on your bike. Just be considerate
and don’t take up too much space.
• For getting out of Reykjavik, public transport to a town outside the city (e.g. Akranes, Borgarnes
or Hveragerði) is a good option. It is cheap and there can be two bikes on each bus if space permits.
Transport of bikes in the buses of Strætó bs. is free of charge.
• By starting the trip from Reykjavik on the bus the bicyclist avoids the hectic and traffic-congested
roads leading to and from the city. By taking the bus to Akranes or Borgarnes, one bypasses the only
tunnel in Iceland that is not passable by bike: the Hvalfjörður tunnel. Taking the bus to Kjalarnes
on the way to the West and cycling the Hvalfjörður fjord is especially pleasant, though. The fjord
enjoys fantastic nature and sparse car traffic.
• In Iceland, public transport buses are operated by several companies. The Public Transport
map reflects which company operates which routes. The operators have homepages showing
the seasonal schedules, prices and other useful info. Apart from Strætó and K.Express, most
collect fees for the transport of bicycles. It is advisable to check beforehand the conditions of the
operator you plan to travel with.
• You can get on or off the bus anywhere the main road meets smaller roads on the route in rural
areas. Just be sure to make clear if you want the bus to stop. In the Capital area and other areas
with local buses, they only stop at marked stops.
• For routes 79, 83, 84, 85 and the Súðavík bus, please consult the service centre at tel. 540 2700.
• In rural areas, bikes are put in the luggage compartments of the buses or on bike racks. The
number of bikes that can be allowed on any given bus cannot be guaranteed, but bikes are usually
allowed as long as there is room for them.
• For all rural buses, you can buy tickets on the bus with cash or a credit card.
• Most domestic ferries do charge for the transport of bicycles.
• The ferry to Vestmannaeyjar does sometimes have difficulties with the harbour in Landeyjarhöfn.
As a second choice, they operate from Þorlákshöfn.
Scheduled Buses
(with Papey Tours)
Vestmannaeyjar
Borgarfjörður eystri welcomes you
It´s yours to explore!
The East of Iceland has a hidden treasure called Borgarfjörður eystri.
With a total of only 130 inhabitants, the area, nonetheless, has plenty
to offer for visitors, including a tremendous variety of hiking routes and
great opportunities for cycling activities. The area offers a spectacular
landscape and a good range of accommodation and services in the small
town of Bakkagerði. There is great natural beauty in the area, as it is still
untouched by mass tourism.
The area around Borgarfjörður has great cycling routs suitable for
Mountain Biking well as some exemplary facilities for cyclists. While
people lived in most parts of the area past the middle of the 20th century,
they are all deserted today. Lately local people have been marking
numerous trails and have published a quality travel map, besides
building comfortable hiking lodges.
Going to Borgarfjörður will offer you a chance to experience a genuine
Icelandic fishing village. In addition, you will be in contact with a close
community of people renowned for their hospitality. Their local cuisine
consists of high quality ingredients from the region, such as the fish
landed fresh daily. The community lives in close proximity to nature and
delights in a quiet life, making it the ideal place to relax and get in touch
with nature.
Borgarfjörður
Brúnavík
Bakkagerði
Hofstrandarskarð
Dyrfjöll
1
321
2 500
Gagnheiði
Direct transportation between Keflavík Airport and
Stóraá
3
Breiðavík
Víknaheiði
Environmental friendly.
Húsavíkurheiði
Húsavík
has cycled around Iceland since 1998
members.ziggo.nl/erens/iceland.htm
Nesháls
Nes
Loðmundarfjörður
Cycling Iceland Summer 2015
Faxafeni 8
108 Reykjavík
Tel: (+354) 590-8550
[email protected]
www.bikecompany.is
BIKE RENTAL - CITY TOURS
GUIDED MTB TOURS
435
4
EMERGENCY NUMBER 112
While we take great care to get the details correct, we cannot accept responsibility for
any errors. Check details for yourself, take care, and enjoy your time cycling in Iceland.
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3. Borgarfjörður – Húsavík 19 km
Time to visit: July – Oct.
Mostly on a good 4WD track, from the Village Bakkagerði over
Húsavíkurheiði pass (477 m) to the Húsavík hut. In Húsavík there is a
hiking hut and camping site with WC and other facilities for travellers. An
old farm and a church are still in a good condition near the coastline in
Húsavík and worth the detour.
Recommended cycling trails
Here are descriptions of great cycling trails near Borgarfjörður. Note that
some trails may have snow until midsummer so recommended time to
visit is mentioned.
1. Brúnavík 6.5 km (one way)
Time to visit: mid June – Oct.
Follow a rough 4WD track that leads over Hofstrandarskarð pass to
Brúnavík inlet. Where the track ends, you can walk or take your bike
towards the refuge hut down by the sea, passing over grassy and marshy
areas, and then explore the colourful beach in Brúnavík.
2. Borgarfjörður – Breiðavík – Húsavík 28 km
Time to visit: July – Oct.
Following an open 4WD track over Gagnheiði (500 m) and then down to
the hut at Breiðavík inlet. In Breiðavík there is hiking hut and camping
site with WC and other facilities. From Breiðavík hut there is a rather good
track. At the trail crossing at Víknaheiði, turn left towards Húsavík.
boxes and to repair bicycles.
477
More info at www.borgarfjordureystri.is
Editor: Sesselja Traustadóttir, Director of Hjólafærni á Íslandi. Produced by Hjólafærni á Íslandi in
cooperation with Ómar Smári Kristinsson & Nína Ivanova and Hugarflug.
© Hjólafærni á Íslandi 2015 – 3rd English Edition. All information subject to change.
Copyright exists on all layouts, designs and logos. ISBN 978-9979-72-814-6
The Cycling Iceland Summer 2015 map is based on maps from the National Land Survey of Iceland.
the Campsite. Good facilities to store bike´s carrying
Located only 3 km from the City Centre.
Hvítserkur
Michiel Erens
Special thanks to: Andreas Macrander, Jónas Guðmundsson, Jón G. Snæland (Huts and Lodges in
Iceland, Skrudda 2010), Hafþór Snjólfur Helgason, Regína Hreinsdóttir, Haukur Eggertsson,
Ásbjörn Ólafsson and other employees of The Road Administration, Dorin Bofan, Karl Benediktsson,
Kjartan Guðnason, Robert Berman, Morten Lange, Árni Davíðsson, National Land Survey of Iceland,
The Environment Agency of Iceland, Icelandic Tourist Board and Tour Info staff around Iceland.
Cover picture is taken by Dorin Bofan - www.dorinbofan.com. Picture from Borgarfjörður is taken
by Guðný Sigríður Óladóttir. Based on info availablhe to us as on 20 May 2015.
www.cyclingiceland.is
Practical hints
for Cyclists using Public Transport
4. Húsavík – Loðmundarfjörður 14 km
Time to visit: July – Oct.
The 4WD road is followed from the Húsavík hut over Nesháls pass (435 m).
In good weather you can take the old horse road from Nesháls and back
to the main road near the abandoned farm Nes, but this road is rough
and steep on some parts. In good weather pleasant detours can also be
taken into the surroundings. The hiking hut offers accommodation, a
camping area and has great facilities for travellers.
OUR SUPPORTERS:
REYKJAVÍK
CAMPSITE
Tel. +354 568 6944  www.reykjavikcampsite.is