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There is something unreal about Gillberga gryte. As you come walking across the bog, you see the cracked rock. Boulders and crags lie toppled over. The whole rock looks as if it has split apart under the foot of a giant.
According to legend, the rockfall was formed when a miner was going to open a mine but instead blew both himself and the rock to pieces.
There are several small caves you can enter. The largest begins in a crevice a few metres above ground level. The narrow opening soon widens into a hall 8 metres high, 10 metres long and 4 metres wide.
Rumour has it that the cave was used as a hiding place during the Russian raids in the archipelago in 1719. Robbers are also said to have had their haunt here. Geologists believe the cave was formed when the inland ice left the area.
Tips for visitors: The path from the car park to the gryte is about 1 km and consists of rough terrain and bog. Therefore, hiking boots or rubber boots are recommended. For those planning to enter the cave or climb on the boulders, caution is recommended, as well as a helmet, good shoes, a head torch, knee pads and company.
Contact
- Gillberga gryte, 763 91 Hallstavik
- Autumn · Summer · Spring · Winter
Birds here in September
GransångareSpillkråkaOrmvråkSångsvanTranaHavsörnGärdsmygTofsvipaKattuggla
Highlighted species are most often reported in September.
Observations within roughly 3 km of the site. Source: GBIF / Artportalen.
Good to know
- Reviews: 4.2 (27) on Google ↗
- Established: 1963
- Area: 0.1 ha
- Heritage listing: Naturminne
Getting here
Getting here
Edebo-Hammarby · 2868 m away
No departures in the next few hours.
Distance as the crow flies
- Stockholmapprox 80 km
- Uppsalaapprox 50 km
- Norrtäljeapprox 30 km
As the crow flies — not driving distance.
