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The Ultimate Westfjords Way
All the gravel, mountain passes and weather. Experience the most adventurous route around the Westfjords.
12-21 Day Tour
The Ultimate Westfjords Way route is for the strong and relentless – nothing can stop them. They explore what others aren’t able to. The Ultimate Westfjords Way route incorporates old forgotten roads and mountain passes, and traverses the most remote and wildest terrain of the Westfjords. This route is perfect for riders with a bit more time and flexibility, who are ready to take on the headwinds, rain, impossible hills and rough gravel and river crossings through this breathtaking landscape.
The route is about 1,200 km and 19,400 m elevation. On-route, you will have the opportunity to rack up 600 passport points in cultural stops. With all these opportunities to collect points, you can compete for Eagle of the Year – the rider with the most points at the end of the season! And keep in mind, you can always make changes to the route using our point system as a guide for recommended stops.
* Due to snow, some parts of this route may not be clear until the end of June or early July, and route changes may be required.
The Ultimate Westfjords Way in 14 Days
- Averages 85 kilometers per day
- Hotel accommodation or camping available each night
- Best suited for: Experienced multi-day tourers
- Just bring your bike!
The Ultimate Westfjords Way in 19 Days
- Averages 63 kilometers per day
- Hotel accommodation or camping available each night
- Best suited for: Experienced multi-day tourers
- Just bring your bike!
- 1,200 km [715 mi]
- 19,400 m [58,000 ft] of climbing
- 50% gravel
- Best for those who want to experience the lesser known corners of the region and don’t mind a hike-a-bike
- 33 Passport Stops (total 600 points)
- Recommended bike: Gravel bike or hardtail with 50mm tires or bigger
- Ísafjörður – village
- Súðavík – village
- Litlibær í Skötufirði – cafe
- Steingrímsfjarðarheiði – mountain pass
- Hólmavík – village
- Búðardalur – village
- Flókalundur/Brjánslækur – restaurant/ hotel and hot pot
- Patreksfjörður – village
- Tálknafjörður – village
- Bíldudalur – village
- Þingeyri – village
- Flateyri – village
- Bolungarvík – village
- Mjóafjarðarbotn/Heydalur – hotel/ hot pot
- Drangsnes – village/ hot pot
- Klofningsvegur
- Gilsfjörður
- Dýrafjarðarbotn
- Önundarfjarðarbotn
- Breiðadalsheiði – mountain pass
- Hestakleif
- Kirkjubólsvegur
- Borðeyri
- Haukadalskarðsvegur
- Orrabólsvegur
- Þingmannaheiði
- Rauðisandur
- Keflavík
- Látrabjarg
- Selárdalur
- Svalvogar
- Botnsheiði
- Bolafjall
- Route map GPX file and daily plan
- Consultation call with local experts to plan your route and answer questions
- Accommodation booking
- Recommended gear/ clothing lists
- Discounts at restaurants and museums
- Starter pack including a Cycling Westfjords map, microfiber towel, and guidebook
- Access to bike shop
- On-route support in case anything goes wrong
- Certificate of Achievement upon route completion