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Mountain Biking Tour in the Westfjords

Cycle around and above the Ísafjörður

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About Tour

Ísafjörður is built under steep mountain slopes, and large barriers above town shield its houses from winter avalanches. In summer, those walls are the centerpiece of a 3-hour mountain bike tour. You’ll pedal behind them, into a forested valley, and along open trails. A short climb onto the last barrier rewards you with a view over Skutulsfjörður fjord.

The route is beginner-friendly, and your guide can drop or add sections to match how the group feels. On the way, you’ll hear about the town’s history and everyday life here, and maybe a bit of local gossip.

Highlights

Ride behind Ísafjörður’s avalanche barriers
Follow a singletrack trail into Tungudalur valley
See the Buná river and its waterfall
Climb the final barrier for fjord views
Hear local stories and history from your guide

Included

Mountain bike
Helmet
Professional guide

What to bring

Wool or fleece top, bottoms, and socks (no cotton)
Sturdy shoes (no flip-flops)
Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Water bottle
Camera

Tour Snapshot

Availability June - Sept

Duration 2.5 hours 2 hours

Departs From Ísafjörður

Difficulty Easy Suitable for most people in fair condition.

Group maximum 8 people

Minimum age 12 years

Meet on Location Yes

Pick Up No

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Itinerary

Our day begins at our base at Mávagarður C (the grey building), where our friendly guide will provide us with any gear that we need and give us any relevant safety information.

We then start biking up the main street of the town, Aðalstræti. We bike up towards the mountains and the first slope that leads us to the avalanche barrier.

We sneak behind the towering walls and bike along the backside, popping back out to continue along the base of the mountain. We continue along a flowing single track towards the forest in Tungudalur where we find the marvelous Buná river and waterfall.

For a great view over the fjord, we bike across the valley towards the final avalanche barrier. The short and slightly steep climb up the barrier is well worth the view. From here on it's an easy ride back into town.