Esjurætur - Hiking Center in 1 Day for Friends - Via Ferrata route on Fálkaklettur with fixed steel cables
In Collaboration with Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata. Updated on February 26, 2026.
Guided Via Ferrata climb on Fálkaklettur (Falcon Rock) on Mt. Esja. Includes instructor, safety equipment rental and a 2–3 hour guided climb starting from Esjurætur (Esja Hiking Center). Opening season April–October. Minimum age 14 (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Physical restrictions: 40–120 kg. Elevation gain ~250 m. Fitness required for steep hiking.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata, inspired by the tour Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavik. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Via Ferrata route on Fálkaklettur with fixed steel cables
- Guided climb with rental safety equipment and instructor
- Panoramic ocean and Reykjavík views from Mt. Esja
- Suitable for participants with no prior climbing experience
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet at Esjurætur (Esja Hiking Center) for equipment fitting and safety briefing, then a guided Via Ferrata climb on Fálkaklettur. The activity lasts approximately 3 hours including approach, guided climbing on fixed cables, and return to the meeting point.
Via Ferrata
Meeting and check-in at Esjurætur - Hiking Center (162 Mógilsá). Instructor-led safety briefing, harness and helmet fitting, short hike to the Via Ferrata start, guided climb on Fálkaklettur with secured steel cables, and return to Esjurætur. Total duration ~3 hours. What’s included: admission, instructor, rental of safety equipment. What to bring: snacks, water bottle, windproof jacket, long trousers, buff, warm clothes and sturdy hiking shoes. Restrictions: weight 40–120 kg; minimum age 14 (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start at Esjurætur - Hiking Center (162 Mógilsá) to complete a short waiver and get fitted with your harness and helmet.
- Wear sturdy hiking boots with good grip and layered clothing; weather on Esja is often colder and windier than Reykjavík.
- Confirm participant eligibility before the tour: weight limits 40–120 kg and minimum age 14 (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 4 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
| Activities Types | Experience |