Road Cycling

Tour de Ormurinn

Road Cycling covering 26 km to 103 km in Egilsstaðir (East, Iceland)

LocationEgilsstaðir, Ostisland, IcelandShow on map(65.2669° N, 14.3948° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,133 m

Tour de Ormurinn is an endurance sporting event in Egilsstaðir, Ostisland, IS focused on Road Cycling. Key features include Lakes & Ponds, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Island.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including The Hörkutólahringurinn (103 km, +1,133 m D+), Ormurinn (Lake tour) (68 km, +748 m D+), and Ormurinn (Sprint) (26 km, +286 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tourdeormurinn.is).

Official website
Tour de Ormurinn in Egilsstaðir (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200858", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200858" · Photo: Fukumoto · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Lakes & PondsNature & Off-RoadForestIslandPoint-to-PointCity Run

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
The HörkutólahringurinnRoad Cycling103 km+1,133 m8 m - 744 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Ormurinn (Lake tour)Road Cycling68 km+748 m11 m - 497 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Ormurinn (Sprint)Road Cycling26 km+286 m14 m - 200 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
103 km
Elevation gain
+1,133 m D+
Elevation loss
-963 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 744 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2 % / 4.4 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
103 km+1,133 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS65.2669° N, 14.3949° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 744 m above sea level (+1,133 m D+, -963 m D-)

Peak: 744 m·at 70.7 km·Ø 2 %
8 m253 m499 m744 m0 km20.6 km41.2 km61.8 km82.4 km103 km744 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Tour de Ormurinn take place?

Tour de Ormurinn takes place in Egilsstaðir, Ostisland, IS (start area at coordinates 65.2669° N, 14.3948° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Tour de Ormurinn?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including The Hörkutólahringurinn (103 km, +1,133 m D+), Ormurinn (Lake tour) (68 km, +748 m D+), and Ormurinn (Sprint) (26 km, +286 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Tour de Ormurinn?

The main competition (The Hörkutólahringurinn over 103 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +1,133 m of elevation gain and -963 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 744 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Tour de Ormurinn?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tourdeormurinn.is).