Travel agency
Esja Travel
2 locals recommend,
Location
8 Bæjarhraun
Hafnarfjörður, Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður
Tips from locals
Hoihoii
August 11, 2017
One really nice hiking trail close to Reykjavik is at Mount Esja. Mount Esja is often called the “city-mountain” and dominates the skyline to the north of Reykjavik. Mount Esja is a actually a synonym for a large mountain range. But we are going to stick with the most popular hiking trail which leads from a place called Mógilsá which is about a twenty minute drive from Reykjavik. It has a big parking lot, a really nice café, and a trail leading up to the top of Esja. If you go right the path is a bit longer but not as steep. It is rocky at times and due to gravel it can be slippery if you are on the way down. So be careful. The two paths converge at large stone marker called “Steinn”.
One really nice hiking trail close to Reykjavik is at Mount Esja. Mount Esja is often called the “city-mountain” and dominates the skyline to the north of Reykjavik. Mount Esja is a actually a synonym for a large mountain range. But we are going to stick with the most popular hiking trail which lead…
