Esjuhlíðar Hiking trail
A nearly 2-kilometre walking trail through the diverse landscapes of the slopes of Mount Esja. The route passes through an old woodland and connects to a trail leading through the arboretum at Mógilsá research station.
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Region
Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Reykjavík
Starting point
Esjustofa or parking by Kollafjarðará river
Markings
Marked trail with cairns
Duration
1 - 2 hours
Surface
Mixed surface - e.g. soil, stones, grass
Obstacles
- Bridge - A structure that carries a path/trail/road across a waterfall, river, ravine or other obstacle
- Step - A step, ledge, stair or low ledge that must be stepped on
Hazards
No hazards on the way
Service on the trail
Restrooms
Lighting
Unilluminated
Period
Open all seasons
The outdoor recreation areas around Mount Esja are among the most popular and frequently visited in the Greater Reykjavík area. Visitors can either tackle the mountain's steeper hiking routes or enjoy a walk across the lower slopes through diverse and beautiful scenery.
A recently developed connecting trail, approximately 1.85 km long, links Esjustofa and the Kollafjarðará river. The route passes through mature woodland and connects to a trail leading through the arboretum at the Mógilsá research station. Bridges cross the streams along the way, although there are a few steeper sections of the trail.
Parking is available either at the car park below Þverfellshorn or at the car park by the Kollafjarðará river.