Mount Esya

Mount Esja is located in the southwestern part of Iceland, approximately 10 kilometers north of Reykjavik, and the altitude is more than 900 meters above sea level. This is a popular visiting area among travelers and climbers due to its close location to the capital. The path to the peaks is divided into sections marked with special signs. Each sign indicates the difficulty of the path according to a difficulty rating system from 1 (easy) to 3 (difficult).

Mount Esya

Historical notes

It is worth noting that Esja is a common name among Icelandic beauties. Mount Esya is called the real “guardian angel” of the capital. The story begins with a volcano that erupted 2-3 million years ago. The mountain is loved not only by residents of the capital, everyone in the country knows about it. Moreover, this is such a popular place that in Reykjavik even apartments with a view of Mount Esew are much more expensive. The mountain is considered the protector of Reykjavik.

If you look closely, you can see that the snow-capped mountain peak slightly overhangs the city blocks. There is a feeling that this view instills calm and an atmosphere of security in the lives of local residents. But Icelanders are descendants of brave Vikings and sailors.

Mount Esya

Features of Mount Esya

Local residents advise guests to take a closer look at this area. After all, if Mount Esya does not impress you, then the view opening at one of its highest points will make a great impression. There are many trails in this area, suitable for people with different levels of physical fitness. There are trails for both casual walkers and experienced climbers. Mount Esya reaches a height of 920 meters. The area is very picturesque, you can see lichens, mosses, tuff, basalt rocks and streams. Esja is located 10 kilometers from Reykjavik. The place will especially appeal to those who love panoramic views.

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Mount Esya - geographical coordinates
Latitude: 64.243889
Longitude: -21.601389
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