Æsustaðafell og Reykjafell
A delightful hiking trail that leads up to Æsustadafjall and Reykjafell, accessible for most hikers with a 6 km round trip.
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Region
Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Mosfellsbær
Markings
Marked trail, at regular intervals
Duration
1 - 2 hours
Surface
Mixed surface - e.g. soil, stones, grass
Hazards
No hazards on the way
Service on the trail
No service
Lighting
Unilluminated
Period
Open all seasons
Above Mosfellsbær lies a family-friendly hiking trail. Drive up Mosfellsdalur and turn right at the sign for Hlaðgerðarkot. Shortly thereafter, make another right turn into the Skammadalur cottage area. Proceed slowly to a small, unmarked parking lot. The hike begins at Æsustadafjall, a modest hill of 220 meters, encircled by Helgafell, Reykjafell, Grímansfell, and Mosfelli, with Lágafell and Úlfarsfell visible in the distance. From the parking area, a distinct jeep track leads up the mountain, which you can follow to the summit. You may choose to return from here, or continue along the path to Reykjafell, following the marked trail. At Reykjafell's peak, follow the marked route descending into Skammadalur, passing by the cottages, to return to the parking lot.