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The Westfjords Way
Experience the route that started it all
8-12 Day Tour
Follow the official Westfjords Way Route established by Chris Burkard, Lael Wilcox, Rue Kaladyte, Payson McElveen and Nichole Baker in 2021.
Follow the route that started it all! As the inspiration for the Arna Westfjords Way Challenge, this route has everything. You will traverse endless fjords and experience the best gravel gravel in the Westfjords. Passing countless waterfalls, hot pots, cafes and museums, this route gives you the opportunity to rack up 370 passport points in cultural stops.
*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 Westfjords Way in 8 Days
- Averages 120 kilometers per day
- Hotel accommodation or camping available each night
- Best suited for: Intermediate/Advanced multi-day tourers
- Just bring your bike!
The Westfjords Way in 11 Days
- Averages 90 kilometers per day
- Hotel accommodation or camping available each night
- Best suited for: Intermediate multi-day tourers
- Just bring your bike!
- 960 km [595 mi]
- 11,270 m [37,000 ft] of climbing
- 40% gravel
- Best for those who want to experience the Arna Westfjords Way Challenge official route
- 18 Passport Stops (total 370 points)
- Recommended bike: Gravel bike with at least 40mm tires or similar
- Ísafjörður – village
- Súðavík – village
- Litlibær í Skötufirði – cafe
- Steingrímsfjarðarheiði – mountain pass
- Hólmavík – village
- Laxárdalsheiði – mountain pass
- Búðardalur – village
- Flókalundur/Brjánslækur – restaurant/ hotel and hot pot
- Patreksfjörður – village
- Tálknafjörður – village
- Bíldudalur – village
- Þingeyri – village
- Flateyri – village
- Mjóafjarðarbotn/Heydalur – hotel/ hot pot
- Drangsnes – village/ hot pot
- Klofningsvegur
- Breiðadalsheiði – mountain pass
- Svalvogar
- 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