Mount Esja
Mount Esja is a volcanic mountain range in western Iceland, near Reykjavik. Thanks to its proximity to the capital, the hike to the intermediate summit of Þverfellshorn is one of the most popular in the country, attracting many locals keen to enjoy the fresh air. From the summit, you can enjoy beautiful views of the ocean and Reykjavik.
The trail is clearly marked. It offers an accessible hike right up to the approach to the summit, where a section equipped with chains may impress hikers with a fear of heights. Note that the route does not go all the way to the main summit of Mount Esja, at 914 metres, but stops at the intermediate summit of Þverfellshorn.
➡️ Hiking parameters
➡️ Hiking parameters
➡️ Hiking parameters
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Nearby hikes
Nesjavellir
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 2 h 30 m
- Distance : 6.5 km
- Elevation gain : 260 m
Glymur Waterfall
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Duration : 2 h 45 m
- Distance : 6.2 km
- Elevation gain : 420 m
Thingvellir National Park
- Difficulty : Very easy
- Duration : 1 h 30 m
- Distance : 5.1 km
- Elevation gain : 80 m
Reykjadalur thermal river
- Difficulty : Easy
- Duration : 2 h 30 m
- Distance : 7.9 km
- Elevation gain : 310 m
Hikes to discover
Let chance guide your steps: Each time you visit Horizonrando, you will discover a new selection of hikes in Iceland, chosen at random.
Móði and Magni craters
- Difficulty : Hard
- Duration : 7 h
- Distance : 15.9 km
- Elevation gain : 1100 m
Diamond beach
Fimmvörðuháls Trek
- Difficulty : Very hard
- Duration : 10 h
- Distance : 23.6 km
- Elevation gain : 1320 m
Brúarfoss Waterfall
Gullfoss Waterfall
Snækollur
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Duration : 3 h 15 m
- Distance : 4.8 km
- Elevation gain : 600 m