After 3.5 kilometres of toiling over rocks and tree roots, we enjoy the view of Gygrestolen. From the car park, we climbed about 365 metres.
The rock formation "Gygrestolen" has always been a well-known landmark in Bø. This very special and distinctive rock formation was formed during the last ice age.
Of course, with a distinctive rock, comes a distinctive story. With this rock, we are talking about:
The legend of Gygra
According to legend, this was the place where Gygra sat when, in furious anger at Christianity coming to the village, she threw large boulders at Gårakirka. The legend also says that one day the chair will erupt in Uvdalstjønna and this will be the end of the world.
The trek up was especially tiring; the trek down, I don't really want to talk about. With about a kilometre to go, I put a foot wrong, and end up gasping for breath on the side of the path.
With a severely sprained foot, I may stumble further down. A memorable hike with beautiful views, and a painful ending.
My name is Gerry van Roosmalen, photographer and author with a passion for images and stories that touch. After years in the corporate world, I followed my heart and chose photography in 2002. I completed the Fotovakschool in Apeldoorn, specialising in portrait and reportage photography.
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