Hike to Esja / Þverfellshorn peak

On my last day in Iceland, I went up the Esja, which is the mountain range north of Reykjavik. There are various trails there with a great view on the city.

It is possible to get to the start of one of the trails using only Strætó buses:

• From the Hlemmur terminal, take the 15 to Háholt in Mosfellsbaer (the stop is in front of a KFC).
• From Háholt, take the 57 towards Akranes: Tell the driver you want to go to the Esja. He will drop you where you need to go.

The trail there goes to a peak called Þverfellshorn. Most of it is a steep but regular walk. The last part to get to the top is more challenging.

Above, looking up, in the early morning.

Above, at the edge of the mountain, the view on Reykjavik was great.

Above, looking down from the peak.

Above, further from the edge, there was a lot of fog and the landscape looked really strange.

Above, a cairn in the fog.

Above, going down.

Above, Icelandic sheep.