Skessu­horn in Borgarfjord (967 m) is a particularly impressive and outstanding peak when the range is viewed from the North. Skessu­horn is located in Borgarfjörður. It has often been called Matterhorn of Iceland because of its' special triangular shape. The path up the peak is not marked and climbing is only for well trained hikers. The name of the mountain refers to an Icelandic legend about a female troll (skessa) that lived close by. She used to sit on the top, searching for people that she wanted to catch.

• Destination

  West Iceland

• Country

  Iceland

• Type of experience

  Nature

• Best time to visit

  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Grundarfjörður Airport
  • Stykkishólmur Airport