Torghatten, Granite mountain with natural tunnel in Brønnøy Municipality, Norway
The mountain rises 258 meters above sea level and features a natural tunnel measuring 160 meters long, 35 meters high, and 20 meters wide.
Geological processes during the Scandinavian ice age formed the tunnel as ice and water eroded softer rocks while harder granite sections remained intact.
Norwegian folklore tells of a troll king throwing his hat to block an arrow, transforming the hat into the mountain with its characteristic hole.
Visitors can access the tunnel through a 600-meter trail from Torghatten Camping, reaching the natural formation within 20 minutes of walking.
A commercial aircraft crashed into the western side of Torghatten on May 6, 1988, resulting in the loss of 36 lives.
Location: Brønnøy Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 258 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 65.39834,12.09115
Latest update: March 9, 2025 23:30
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