Esjan upp að Steini

Esjan faces the city dwellers and tens of thousands of people enjoy mountain climbing and outdoor activities there every year. The walk up to Steinn is the stopping place that most people aim for and should be accessible to most people. The distance is about 6.6 km and the walking time is 1-3 hours, depending on how fast you go. The route leads from the parking lot at Mógilsá in Kollafjörður. After a short walk from the parking lot, you come to a footbridge before walking up Þvergil. Above is Smágil and the path splits in two there, and in this walk we take the steeper path up and the path via Einarsmýri on the way down. It is imperative to follow the marked path for safety and also to protect the vegetation because many people make their way to Esjuna every day. In winter, it is necessary to have ice spikes with you, as it can be very icy on the way.