Challenge yourself

Grefillinn is a Gravel Race through Borgarfjörður and Kaldadalur which is located just 103 km (62 mi) from the capital area of Iceland. However, don’t you let that short distance fool you. With roughly 2.300 m (7,500 ft) elevation gain the course will take you to remote highlands, countryside roads and water crossings.

Highlands

Gravel as far as you can see with spectacular mountain views and glaciers.

Countryside

Endless gravel countryside roads with twists, turns, water crossings and tough climbs.

Challenge

Challenge yourself and make your dreams of Icelandic gravel riding come true!

The Race

The race starts and finishes at Logaland, our info center.

The race takes you through Þverárhlíð and Norðurárdalur, two different but beautiful agriculturual valleys filled with grass fields, salmon rivers and sheep. The climb out of Norðurárdalur is called Grjótháls, with a great view.

After going through Þverárhlíð again, next up is the valley Hvítársíða, with its glacier river and probably headwind. The Kaldidalur highland road is next. It can only be described as magnificent, set in a desolate post-glacial surroundings. The road is a bit rougher than up till now. The highest point of Kaldidalur is at approx 700 m (2,300 ft) and the view is great in all directions.

The glacier Eiríksjökull can be seen from there as well as the former glacier Ok. The descend down to the long valley Lundarreykjadalur (remember right turn after the descend) is a fun ride. After that is only a short loop through the valley Flókidalur and only a few pedal strokes from there to Logaland – where you started earlier that morning.

What Others Are Saying

Þorsteinn Bárðarson

Winner 2023

Björg Hákonardóttir

Winner 2023

This is easily moving to my top three post-gravel race party scenes, up there with hanging out among giraffes in Kenya at the Migration Gravel Race and hippie dancing in the park after Sprit World 100 in Patagonia, Arizona." - Velonews, 2022

Betsy Welch

Winner 2022

After winning the first edition of this race, I was already excited to do the whole thing again. This race has fast straights, premium gravel trails, river passes and just the kind of Icelandic epic views you'd expect. It's for any type of rider, a real but enjoyable challenge.

Ingvar Ómarsson

Winner 2021

I accepted the challenge and did not regret it, the best ride of the summer. Challenging, difficult but beautiful route, everything you want from a Gravel ride.
Do not hesitate to register, and this will be a great gravel adventure.

Íris Ósk Hjaltadóttir

Winner 2021

What's your preferred distance?

207 km (128.6 miles)

For those that dare to take on the Icelandic Highlands and Countryside. Option of three different categories for both men and women.

Elite/Pro
Masters 18-44
Master 45+

110 km (68.4 miles)

Course that runs through the Icelandic Countryside. One category for both men and women.

48 km (29.8 miles)

For those that are taking their first steps in Gravel cycling or just want to take it easy. One category for both men and women.

Experiene Icelandic Nature

End your ride with a geothermal bath & spa

The hot water originates in Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver, at a temperature of 100°C (212°F).

Krauma has a total of six baths, five warm and one cold.

No extra chemicals are needed to keep the pools clean, as the water is constantly being replaced because of the rapid natural flow rate of the hot springs.

The changing room offers a separate locker for every guest and a spacious dressing table with large mirrors and good lighting.

Every participant will receive a gift card that can be used to enter Krauma. You can use this before the race on the race day or just when you have the time. Pls. note hovewer that you will need to make a reservation, even if you plan on entering the baths on the Race Day.

What a way to end your gravel grinding!

207 km (128.6 mi) Race

The race takes you through beautiful but different agriculturual valleys filled with grass fields, salmon rivers and sheep. Oh, and the earlier river to cross is only after 16 km (9,9 mi). After Grjótháls you will (hopefully) see beautiful view of Borgarfjörður and cross the later river (after 59 km or 36.6 mi). Going up the valley Hvítarsíða, with a glacier river streaming down towards you as you fight the headwind, until you turn up on the Kaldidalur highland road, which can only be described as magnificent, set in a desolate post-glacial surroundings with a bit rougher roads.

After the highland road you pass the Uxahryggir road down to the looong valley Lundarreykjadalur, finishing up with a little loop through the valley Flókadalur before meeting us again in Logaland, the center.

Detailed course info is on Komoot map, and for those who prefer, here is the Strava route:

https://www.strava.com/routes/3286056373390229670

Routes are subject to change.

110 km (68.4 mi) Race

The race takes you through beautiful but different agriculturual valleys filled with grass fields, salmon rivers and sheep. Oh, and the earlier river to cross is only after 16 km (9,9 mi). After Grjótháls you will (hopefully) see beautiful view of Borgarfjörður and cross the later river (after 59 km or 36.6 mi). Going up the valley Hvítarsíða, with a glacier river streaming down towards you as you fight the headwind, until you turn right to go straight over to Hálsasveit and the valley Reykholtsdalur, just to meet us again in Logaland, the center.

Detailed course info is on Komoot map, and for those who prefer, here is the Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3286064159185016298

48 km (29.8 mi) Race

The race takes you straight out of the beautiful valley of Reykholtsdalur and from there you ride up the valley Hvítársíða, probably for some nice headwind. Then after going down the valley Reykholtsdalur, you will close the circle and meet us again in Logaland, the center.

This is the perfect course if you are starting your journey into Gravel cycling or just need to kill time waiting for someone doing the longer races.

Detailed course info is on Komoot map, and for those who prefer, here is the Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3316524024556084196