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9.4 miles
Distance
528 ft
Climb
-1,212 ft
Descent
02:07:01
Avg time
-683 ft
Altitude change
295 ft
Altitude min
1,206 ft
Altitude max
990 ft
Altitude start
307 ft
Altitude end
-1.382%
Grade
-19.221%
Grade max
16.517%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
02:07:01
Avg time

Jaðarinn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • AKA
    The Edge
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Global Ranking
    #103760 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #213433 in Trail Running
    • #204511 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #32 in Mountain Biking · Iceland [+]
    • #288 in Trail Running
    • #241 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2012

Lagt upp frá Bláfjallavegi við Rjúpnadalshnjúka og hjólað eftir hraunjaðri Húsfellsbruna(hrauns) við rætur Sandfells og Selfjalls sem leið liggur niður í Lækjarbotna. Áfram yfir smá hraunsporð og niður að Silungapolli og þaðan inn á gömlu Heiðmerkuleiðina. Frá upphafi leiðar og alveg niður í Lækjarbotna er leiðin að mestu á gömlum (líklega) kindastíg sem er vel fjallahjólafær. Við línuveginn (austan Sandfells) tekur við malarvegur í smá tíma þar til aftur er farið inn á ógreinilegan kindastíg. Við Lækjarbotna er nokkuð torfært einstigi niður að Silungapolli. Restin er svo greiðfær og fer inn á stígakerfið í Heiðmörk. Fínt flæði í þessari leið, þó torfærir kaflar og nokkrar krefjandi hindranir. Fjölbreitt leið og fyrrihlutinn (að Heiðmörk) fáfarinn.

English from Google Translate
Proposed from Bláfjöll road to Rjúpnadalshnjúka and ridden by Húsfellsbruna lava (lava) at the foot Sandfell Selfjalls and the trail leads to Lækjarbotnar. Go over a little lava tail and down to Trout Poland and from there into the old sky-signaling pathways. From the beginning of the path and way down in Lækjarbotnar is the way that most of the old (probably) sheep path that is well fjallahjólafær. We line the road (east Sandfell) takes the dirt road for a while until the back is go to obscure the sheep path. We Lækjarbotnar is pretty tight, winding path down to the Trout Polli. The rest is so fairway and goes to a step system Heiðmörk. Fine flow in this way, though turf maddens chapters and some challenging obstacles. Offered a wide variety soon as the first part (the Heiðmörk) uncrowded.

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Aug 6, 2025 @ 1:10pm
Aug 6, 2025
Jaðarinn is in a very bad condition and basically un-bikeable in the last part from Bláfjöll, not recommended.
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Jul 18, 2022
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      4.4 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
      5 ★ 54%
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      3 ★ 15%
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      A really good trail. Some short part with sharp stones. Recommended for all mtb cyclists. From hardtail to full suspension bikes. From beginners to experts.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jaðarinn located?
      Jaðarinn is located in Bláfjöll og Heiðmörk, Reykjavík, Iceland. It is part of the Bláfjöll og Heiðmörk trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 64.03215, -21.61425.
      ▼ How hard is Jaðarinn?
      Jaðarinn is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.382%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jaðarinn?
      Jaðarinn has 528 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,212 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 295 ft to 1,206 ft.
      ▼ Is Jaðarinn a point to point trail?
      Yes, Jaðarinn is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Jaðarinn?
      Jaðarinn is 9.4 miles long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jaðarinn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jaðarinn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jaðarinn?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jaðarinn are:
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jaðarinn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 7 minutes to ride Jaðarinn. The trail is 9.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jaðarinn?
      Jaðarinn is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 251 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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