Helgelandstrappa, Mountain stairway in Mosjøen, Norway
Helgelandstrappa is a stone stairway in Mosjøen that climbs from the Vefsna River valley to the peak of Øyfjellet. The wide steps are built from local stone and create a clear, direct path upward through the landscape.
The stairway was constructed during the 2010s as a community project and was officially dedicated. Its creation reflected a desire to make mountain access more direct and safer for local and visiting hikers.
Nepali Sherpa builders constructed each of the 4175 steps using traditional stone-working methods passed down through generations of mountain craftsmen.
The climb is most enjoyable during warmer months and includes rest areas positioned along the way. The stone surfaces can become slippery in wet weather, so proper footwear makes the experience more comfortable.
At two meters wide, the stone steps accommodate three people walking side by side while climbing the entire height of the mountain.
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