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View of Gunnlaugsskarð – View of Esja loop from Kollafjarðarárfoss

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Iceland

Reykjavík

View of Gunnlaugsskarð – View of Esja loop from Kollafjarðarárfoss

Hard

4.7

(42)

602

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View of Gunnlaugsskarð – View of Esja loop from Kollafjarðarárfoss

04:02

8.56km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.45 km for 5.79 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.70 km

Mógilsá Stream Crossing

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The Mógilsá is crossed further up and offers the opportunity to replenish water supplies.

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2.76 km

Wooden Bridge Over Waterfall

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The bridge has a few holes, so be careful where you step.

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3.78 km

View of Lake Þingvallavatn

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3.83 km

View of Gunnlaugsskarð

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Another way to reach the summit is via Gunnlaugsskarð. The route is not marked yet and not easy.

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4.46 km

View of Esja

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Great view. Not very hard

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8.02 km

View of Reykjavik

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8.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

2.13 km

376 m

318 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

2.41 km

1.30 km

829 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

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Friday 22 May

13°C

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81 %

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View of Gunnlaugsskarð – View of Esja loop from Kollafjarðarárfoss

Mógilsá Stream Crossing

Wooden Bridge Over Waterfall

View of Lake Þingvallavatn

View of Gunnlaugsskarð

View of Esja

View of Reykjavik

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