Mørkgonga, Nature reserve in Ringerike and Hole, Norway
Mørkgonga features a deep ravine with steep rock walls, located between Gyrihaugen mountain and Steinsfjorden, surrounded by broad-leaved trees and diverse plant species.
The gorge formation occurred when volcanic rock solidified at the surface and subsequently eroded due to its composition compared to surrounding mountain structures.
The protected area spans 1539 acres across two municipalities, preserving forests with substantial yew populations and numerous plant varieties native to Norwegian landscapes.
Steel wire installations along the rock walls guide visitors through the gorge during summer months, with access from the Elvikbråtan bus stop in Sundvollen.
From the summit at 638 meters, hikers can observe the Steinsfjorden waters and follow additional paths to reach the higher elevation of Gyrihaugen peak.
Location: Ringerike
Location: Hole
Inception: December 7, 2001
GPS coordinates: 60.08694,10.36000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:25
Svingerud runestone
7.5 km
Krokkleiva
4.5 km
Gyrihaugen
1.5 km
Halvdanshaugen
4.1 km
Stein kirkeruin
3.9 km
Gallows Pine
8 km
Dronningens utsikt
4.7 km
Damtjern
5.4 km
Norderhov prestegård
7.1 km
Ringerikes Museum
7.1 km
Kronprinsens utsikt
4.2 km
Krokskogen
6.4 km
Ulvestøtta ved Kastebakken
6.5 km
Kroksund bridge
4.2 km
Réserve naturelle de Lamyra
7 km
Hytteplanmila 2020
7 km
Helgelandsmoen chapel
7.9 km
Steinsvika
3.5 km
Sælabonn
6.9 km
Giletoppen
6.1 km
Viksåsen
4.7 km
Krokkleiva Nature Reserve
4.5 km
Busund bru
7.7 km
Storøysundet-Sælabonn
6.3 km
Steinsfjorden
3 km
Hole prestegård
7.9 km
Stein
4 km
Hytteplanmila 2022
7 kmReviews
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