Glacial Potholes at Rullestad Gorge

About

Glacial potholes are round caves in the mountain made by water, ice and stones i the last iceage. In the steep mountain walls at Rullestadjuvet you can see some of Northern Europes largest potholes; several meters in diameter. Some holes are "twins" and others are single. The potholes have during the decades been filled with mud and water, but this make them no less impressive!
The area are situated close to the old E134 in Rullestadjuvet, but the potholes can not be seen from the road. To visit the potholes you can follow the Postvegen track from Skromme and then turn left at the road-sign to Jettegrytnuten. The hike is not long, but quite difficult as the terrain is very steep. The hike requires good equipment, and must not be done in wet terrain! Ask for local advice at the Tourist Information ore at Rullestad Aktiv Fritid before you make this trip!

TripAdvisor

6 reviews

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

Excellent
3
Very Good
3
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0

Recent Reviews:

lilgreenwoman
Vienna, Austria
Trip Type:
Couples
Abwechslungsreiche Wanderung
Monday, 20th August 2018
Der Weg zu den Gletschertöpfen ist sehr abwechslungsreich: am Fluss entlang, den Berg hinauf, über eine kleine Hocheben, ein Spiegelsee. Alles sehr schön. Kaum Leute. Der letzte Weg zu den... Read full review
Turid S
Trip Type:
Family
A hidden gem
Sunday, 10th July 2016
It is a shame that this place isn't easier to find. There is little information about these potholes. It is a 30-40 minutes walk from the car to the potholes, somtimes it is a bit steep. You should... Read full review
Hottelc
Sassel, Luxembourg
Trip Type:
Family
Demanding hike but very nice and quiet
Wednesday, 24th August 2016
We did this hike with our 2 kids and dog. Only 2 of us were able to do the last 100m but the view and the hike itself were wonderful. Very quite and nice landscapes. Advice: combine it with the... Read full review

Write a review

Map & Directions

Map Link

What's Nearby

Rullestadjuvet Gorge and The Post Road

The Rullestadjuvet Gorge is a dramatic and beautiful part of the Åkrafjord area which is...

824 m Away
Låtefoss Waterfall

Famous twin-waterfall close to route 13. Låtefoss is the king among our waterfalls and an...

4.89 km Away
Langfoss Waterfall

Fjord & Waterfall
The great Langfoss waterfall drops 600 meters down to the fjord...

12.88 km Away

Folgefonna National Park

Folgefonn Centre
In May 2017, the new Folgefonn Centre will open in Rosendal. The...

15.30 km Away
Røldal Stave Church

The church was built between 1200 and 1250, and is famous for its healing crucifix still...

19.45 km Away
The Art Collection at Tyssedal Hotel

This historical hotel is home to a spectacular collection of original art. Nils...

22.16 km Away
Norwegian Museum of Hydro Power and Industry

The beautiful power station at the fjord is a monument of the hydropower adventure...

22.48 km Away
Røldal road

Trunk road Fv 520, which crosses the mountains between Sauda in Ryfylke and Røldal in...

24.42 km Away
Galleri G Guddal

At the beautiful Guddal farm 5 km south of Rosendal there is an art gallery with a café...

27.99 km Away
The Furebergfossen waterfall

The largest and finest waterfall in the area lies between Ænes and Sundal.

28.12 km Away
Baroniet Rosendal manorhouse and gardens

The Barony in Rosendal is the smallest "palace" in Scandinavia, the only one of its kind...

28.50 km Away
Baroniet Rosendal

The only barony in Norway is in Rosendal. The Manor House from 1665 is the smallest of...

28.50 km Away
Malmanger Parsonage – Rosendal

Listed farm cluster from the 18th century featuring an archaeological exhibition of...

28.96 km Away
The Stone Park in Rosendal

The Stone Park is one of the attractions of the Folgefonna National Park Centre. Blocks...

29.08 km Away
Allmannajuvet

As part of the establishment of the National Tourist Route Ryfylke, renowned Swiss...

29.57 km Away
The Folgefonn Centre (in Rosendal)

The new Folgefonn Centre in Rosendal offers interactive exhibitions on the Folgefonna...

29.59 km Away