Esja up to Steinn
A demanding trail-running route up Mt. Esja to Steinn, a landmark on Þverfellshorn. The run starts at the parking area by Mógilsá in Kollafjörður. After a short start it reaches a footbridge and then climbs Þvergil. At Smágil the route splits: one option crosses a bridge over Mógilsá and follows the stream, the other is a steeper western route via Einarsmýri. The paths rejoin at Steinn. The lower section is runnable, but higher up the route becomes steeper and rockier, so the final metres to Steinn are often hiked. From the top there are sweeping views over the greater Reykjavík area and Faxaflói. The route is a loop of almost 7 km and suits experienced trail runners in good condition. In winter crampons are recommended because of icing. The return runs back down and care is needed on loose gravel and rocky sections in the slopes.
Parking lot by Esja mountain
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Rocky, steep upper sections with loose gravel; care is needed on the descent. Icing can occur in winter.
