Æsustaðafjall, Reykjafell og Helgafell
9.0 kmModerateGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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64.1716°N, 21.6327°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 36 (Mosfellsdalur)
Off the main road- 1 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 15 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,089 mapped places within 20 km
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Lost1 km - 2Skammidalur, lower circle - Mosfellsbær1 km
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Helgafell Mosfellssveit2 km - 4Reykjavegur BS-Bjarnarvatn-Einbúi-Æsustaðafjall2 km
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Grimsfell2 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær3 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur7 km
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Mosfellsbær3 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Bjarkarholt3 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Langitangi4 km · 310.8 kr/L
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Frequently
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How long is the Æsustaðafjall, Reykjafell og Helgafell hike?
The Æsustaðafjall, Reykjafell og Helgafell trail is about 9.0 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Æsustaðafjall, Reykjafell og Helgafell trailhead?
Æsustaðafjall, Reykjafell og Helgafell is in Reykjavík Area. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Æsustaðafjall, Reykjafell og Helgafell safe to hike alone?
Æsustaðafjall, Reykjafell og Helgafell sits 3 km from Reykjavíkurborg, and 1 km from Route 36. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 322 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Æsustaðafjall, Reykjafell og Helgafell?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Stefán Guðleifsson / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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