ModerateNear Reykjavik
Mount Esja Summit Trail
geopoint · Capital Region
⏱ 2–4 hours
Duration
6 km
Distance
⬆️ 600 m
Elevation Gain
Out & Back
Trail Type
About This Trail
Popular Reykjavik hiking mountain offering panoramic views over the capital area.
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Trail Details
Difficulty
ModerateDuration
⏱ 2–4 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation Gain
⬆️ 600 m
Trail Type
Out & Back
Best Season
All year
Region
Capital Region
Local Folklore
Mount Esja is named after a woman from early Icelandic settlement legends.