Mågålaupet, Canyon in Oppdal, Norway.
Mågålaupet is a canyon carved by the Driva River with steep rock walls and a notably narrow passage where the gorge is tightest. The formation extends along the river with dramatic stone sides rising from the water below.
The gorge began forming after the last ice age when the Driva River started carving through hard gneiss bedrock. This river erosion has continued over thousands of years, gradually deepening and widening the canyon walls.
The name comes from the local Norwegian dialect and reflects how people in the region describe this natural landmark. Visitors can see how the narrow gorge has shaped the landscape that locals navigate and recognize.
You can reach the canyon by following marked paths that lead to the gorge entrance from the nearby road. Camping spots are available close by, tucked away among trees if you want to stay longer.
The gorge contains a series of deep kettles carved into the bedrock by the swirling river water over millennia. These rounded bowl-shaped depressions are easy to miss but reveal how powerful water erosion can be.
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