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View of Reykjavik from Perlan – Gleðigata Rainbow Street loop from Reykjavik

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Reykjavík

View of Reykjavik from Perlan – Gleðigata Rainbow Street loop from Reykjavik

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4.6

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View of Reykjavik from Perlan – Gleðigata Rainbow Street loop from Reykjavik

01:56

7.18km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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394 m

Rainbow Street (Skólavörðustígur)

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The road or the rainbow looks longer than it is in many pictures. I still found it very cool, especially because of the church in the background, which is a sight in itself (Hallgrimskirkja).

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1,000 m

Leif Eriksson Monument at Hallgrímskirkja Church

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Leifur the Lucky was on his way to Greenland to visit his father. But he got off course and discovered America. The statue of Alexander Stirling Calder from 1930 is …

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2.88 km

Perlan – Wonders of Iceland Museum and Observation Deck

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The "Pearl" a hot water storage with observation deck and coffee.

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2.92 km

View of Reykjavik from Perlan

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From up here you have a great panoramic view of the city. We also went up here on New Year's Eve to watch the fireworks.

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5.45 km

Ode to Mother Mural by Caratoes, Laugavegur 23

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Laugavegur 23 in Reykjavik, is a striking building known for its impressive mural. The building is home to the Mjúk Iceland store. The mural, by Hong Kong-based Belgian street artist …

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Gleðigata Rainbow Street

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Gleðigata is a street in Reykjavik, Iceland. It is known for the Gleðiganga, a rights march for LGBTQ+ people held annually in August as part of Pride celebrations. This march …

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5.68 km

Laugavegur Shopping Street

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Laugavegur is one of the oldest streets in Reykjavik. The street has its roots dating back to the city's early days when it was a path to natural hot springs. …

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6.14 km

View of Hallgrímskirkja from Rainbow Street

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7.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

995 m

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

2.06 km

300 m

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Friday 22 May

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81 %

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View of Reykjavik from Perlan – Gleðigata Rainbow Street loop from Reykjavik

Rainbow Street (Skólavörðustígur)

Leif Eriksson Monument at Hallgrímskirkja Church

Perlan – Wonders of Iceland Museum and Observation Deck

View of Reykjavik from Perlan

Ode to Mother Mural by Caratoes, Laugavegur 23

Gleðigata Rainbow Street

Laugavegur Shopping Street

View of Hallgrímskirkja from Rainbow Street

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