Móskarðshnjúkar
A demanding trail-running route up Móskarðshnjúkar, two striking peaks east of Mt. Esja. The run starts at the parking area by Skarðsá in Mosfellsdalur, crosses a bridge over the river and then follows a well-marked path uphill. The lower section is runnable with a steady gradient, but higher up the trail becomes steeper and the surface looser, so the final metres to the peaks are often hiked. From the top there are sweeping views over Mosfellsdalur, Esja and the greater Reykjavík area, and in clear weather as far as Þingvellir and Reykjanes. The route is a loop of 8 km and suits experienced trail runners in good condition who are used to uneven terrain. In winter it can be impassable without crampons and an ice axe and then requires winter-travel experience. The return follows the same side down and care is needed on loose gravel in the slopes.
Parking lot by Skarðsá in Mosfellsdalur
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Obstacle Notes
A bridge crosses Skarðsá at the start, and unbridged streams or wet ground may occur along the way. Loose rock and gravel on steep upper sections; care is needed on the descent.
