Skessuhorn, mountain in Borgarfjord
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.
