Steinn Boulder – View of Reykjavík loop from Esjurætur

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Steinn Boulder – View of Reykjavík loop from Esjurætur

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hikers

Steinn Boulder – View of Reykjavík loop from Esjurætur

03:45

6.72km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 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 172 m for 6.39 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

Mógilsá Stream Crossing

Highlight • River

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

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1.49 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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2.51 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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3.19 km

View of Esja

Highlight • Summit

Great view. Not very hard

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3.50 km

Steinn Boulder

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the stone is a guest book of the Icelandic hiking club "Ferðafélag Íslands (FÍ)" in which one can immortalize. :) Another is located at the top of the summit.

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4.35 km

View of Reykjavík

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6.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

2.05 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 18 October

8°C

4°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 50.0 km/h

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Comments

June 8, 2026,🇮🇸Island (46) Abschlusstour. Auf den Thverfellshorn.

Last day in Iceland. Good weather again, the second best day weather-wise after yesterday.
With Birgit, Birgit and Dorothee from the coast up to Steinn. With Birgit also up to the summit at 840.
Up to Steinn S2 with individual S3 sections, the path to the summit, which is secured with chains, is listed as T5 on Komoot, but in …

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