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Skessuhorn rises to 967 m in West Iceland — the 24th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 50, 7.3 km away.
Map of Skessuhorn
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64.4922°N, 21.7014°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 967 m above sea level
Off the main road- 7.3 km from Route 50
Nearest town- Hvanneyri — 8.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 40 km in a straight line
What else is close- 206 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skessuhorn
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkessuhorn weather and conditions
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0°Covercast · feels -8°C11 m/sgusts 159 h 49 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:07
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Transmission
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Heiðarhorn3 km - 2Ytri-Svartitindur5 km
- 3Innri-Svartitindur5 km
- 4Skarðshyrna5 km
- 5Rauðahnúkafjall5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit10 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð12 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur15 km
Fuel
- 1
Ferstikla10 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Borgarnes11 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 3Grundartangi15 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Skessuhorn?
Skessuhorn is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Skessuhorn without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Skessuhorn?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Skessuhorn?
Skessuhorn is 967 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Borkur Sigurbjornsson from Barcelona · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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