The Best Hiking Trails in Mosfellsbær, Capital Region (Iceland)

Esja upp að stein

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Jon Bjarnason

Distance: 4.20mi
Elevation +: 1880f
TrailRank: 63| 5.0

Fun and easy walk with dog and 9yo. Did not go all the way to the top because of the dog since there is a bit of climbing there.

Easy nice walk.

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Móskarðshnjúkar

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Guðlaug Kjærnested

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Distance: 4.56mi
Elevation +: 2182f
TrailRank: 52| 4.67

This a truly great walk, we recommend using sticks and good shoes. It's worth checking the weather forecast, you'll be rewarded with great view and a much more enjoyable stay at the top. The peeks have great colors (...

Mjög fín leið að fylgja, ef maður vill fá beinustu leið upp á aðalhnúkinn.

Magnus Thor Torfason

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Brynjudasla waterfall hiking from Brynjudalsskógur 14.08.2021

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Jakub_

Distance: 4.27mi
Elevation +: 968f
TrailRank: 50

Photo ofBrynjudasla waterfall hiking from Brynjudalsskógur 14.08.2021

Very nice waterfall. 0 turists. Track to this place is almost invisible. Not many people going in this direction. Some trail was technically difficult, but if you are basically fit, you should do the trick.

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Esja - Steinn 17.04.2011

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance: 4.07mi
Elevation +: 1906f
TrailRank: 37

Easy and slow walk to the socalled Rock. Loads of people on Mt. Esja as usual. Weather was ok, foggy and snowing for a bit, but then in cleared and we could see towards Reykjavik

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Grímannsfell 30. mars 2019

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Þórður G Ólafsson

Distance: 3.43mi
Elevation +: 1171f
TrailRank: 36

Nice and easy trail. A good view to the mountains Esja, Skálafell, Botnssúlur, Hlöðufell, Hekla, Tindfjöll, Hengill (Skeggi), Vífilfell, Keilir from the top. A litle part of Þingvallavatn and Reykjavik also. We got a goo...

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Geldinganes vesturhluti

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magnusbir@gmail.com

Distance: 3.68mi
Elevation +: 272f
TrailRank: 35| 4.67

This area near the capital is seldom visited. Interesting views. Lots of remains of human activities through the ages. One for the bird lovers.

This was great 👍👍

Jürgen Kuhn

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Esja - Kistufell Loop

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Michael Godden

Distance: 9.29mi
Elevation +: 3143f
TrailRank: 34

Great hike! But hard work for such a short distance. Esja is a tough mountain, it's either steep or difficult terrain (even on the plateau). There's no easy way up, it's work in any case. Today's route up over Steinn is ...

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Tröllafoss and around

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lemkelemke

Distance: 4.10mi
Elevation +: 768f
TrailRank: 34

Most part after the waterfall no trail. Best view on waterfall from this side of the river. Passing ruins of an old dam or something. You can just walk back the same way from the waterfall or continue over the mountain...

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Selfjall og Sandfell 1. apríl 2019

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Þórður G Ólafsson

Distance: 4.29mi
Elevation +: 1191f
TrailRank: 32

Photo ofSelfjall og Sandfell 1. apríl 2019

Nice and easy trail, a few steps from Reykjavik. No problems parking the car. Wonderful valley down beneath Selfjall. Note that this is a winter track in snow. I got good weather in the beginning, sun and good view, espe...

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Úlfarsfell 3x loop

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Michael Godden

Distance: 6.64mi
Elevation +: 1644f
TrailRank: 32

Cold day (0C) but no wind. South ascent and Northwest descent easy. Northern ascent steeper and Western descent tricky (steep portion above trees with heavy ice. The Western ascent was fun and the final descent too. Grea...

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Steinn Esja winter

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Gussler

Distance: 3.46mi
Elevation +: 1998f
TrailRank: 30

Steinn winter version, not always on track. Snowblind and blizzard at top, and lot of snow over 400m.

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Heiðmörk circle 1.5h

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lemkelemke

Distance: 3.86mi
Elevation +: 167f
TrailRank: 30

Start along the water, can make it a bit longer by following the path and not the road at 1/3. Last bit there is a path following the water back to the parking.

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Grímannsfell-Helgufoss little loop

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Michael Godden

Distance: 7.11mi
Elevation +: 1696f
TrailRank: 30

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Borderline 'Gluggaveđur' today (-5C with cold northern wind). Boring first 30min on the road then steep incline up SW face onto slowly rising plateau towards Grímansfell summit. Great views all around as far as Þingvelli...

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Esja (E- W): Móskarðshnúkar, Hátindur, Hábunga, Þverfellshorn

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Michael Godden

Distance: 12.19mi
Elevation +: 4308f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofEsja (E- W): Móskarðshnúkar, Hátindur, Hábunga, Þverfellshorn

Esja is hard work, however you approach it. Today's hike started ascending Móskarðshnúkar which is unpleasantly steep for 2km, then fun but still steep with great views at the top. From there I took the Westwards path al...

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Vífilsfell to Bláfjoll

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Michael Godden

Distance: 9.57mi
Elevation +: 3684f
TrailRank: 30

(n.b. elevation gain circa + 1000m) The stats might look easy, but a hard hike due to the terrain (and on the day, wind). A mix of loose gravel on steep slopes and moss + rock on the tops made for slow progress (as show...

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Small Esja Loop

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Michael Godden

Distance: 6.11mi
Elevation +: 2064f
TrailRank: 30

Small loop beneath Esja's summit. Snow on the ground and up to 10cm deep in places. Slow and steady climb up into nice shaded valley, then a left turn West to Steinn. Steepish descent in parts with good views of Reykjavi...

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Grimmmannsfell

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Þór Jóhannesson

Distance: 6.05mi
Elevation +: 1588f
TrailRank: 29

Nice view and fun trip. the end tho is bit risky following the road it had almost 45°slop down, specaly with the snow

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Vífilsfell

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Distance: 4.09mi
Elevation +: 1493f
TrailRank: 28

Easy walk up, a bit steep sometimes. At the very top, take the right path up. It looks steeper but there is a rope that will help. We went down on the north side of the plateau. Maybe not easier but still OK.

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Tröllafoss

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Distance: 3.59mi
Elevation +: 413f
TrailRank: 28

This trail starts and ends close to the farm Stardalur. It leads to a beautiful waterfall in the river Leirvogsá. The trail is optimal for a short hike close to the city. Despite it's proximity to the city, not many peop...

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LangihryggurEsju: 20 OCT 2009 17:32 001

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Gussler

Distance: 4.86mi
Elevation +: 2021f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofLangihryggurEsju: 20 OCT 2009 17:32 001

Diffrent way to hike upp to Steinn just under the peak "Þverfellshorn" Great veiw from Búrfellshamar over the city and to the sea.

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Esja

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tetram_troll

Distance: 5.11mi
Elevation +: 2546f
TrailRank: 28| 4.67

Nice hike to the top of Mount Esja, well signed. At Stein you can climb to the top, a bit technical, but if you're up for it, worth it on a clear day. Large parking lot at the bottom and a bus stop as well.

Nice trip

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Grímannsfell - Stórhóll from Helgufoss

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Alessandro Cetraro

Distance: 3.63mi
Elevation +: 1204f
TrailRank: 27

Photo ofGrímannsfell - Stórhóll from Helgufoss

Evening hike in late April. The hike is relatively easy. After crossing the bridge the trail started to become very muddy. Awesome 360 view at the top of Stórhóll.

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Vífilsfell II

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Michael Godden

Distance: 7.10mi
Elevation +: 2398f
TrailRank: 27

Josepsdalur loop attempt #2. Great hike, the terrain underfoot can be a challenge: loose stones and rock on the steepest parts with soft and sandy areas at the summit. Great views and next step would be to loop round Jos...

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Mosfellsbær up to the rock

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Lasse nz

Distance: 4.07mi
Elevation +: 1962f
TrailRank: 27

Nice and easy walk - good circular track. We had EXTREMELY high winds and had to hold hands on the top most half of the way down less our kid would carried of by the wind - it was wild and fun. With no or less wind a wa...

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