Our drive to the cottage took us through beautiful countryside across the island of Stord. And once at the cottage, we were able to go on two hikes in the countryside, during our stay.
On one hike we walked up to one of many wind turbines in a hilly area along the coast, close to the sea.
At the top, the view overlooked 365 islands off the coast of western Norway. Even though it was partly cloudy, we could see for miles, and we could see the North Sea beyond the islands.
Three sheep met us on the way up. They walked toward us, stopped, and then turned around as though they wanted us to follow them. When the sheep turned off the main trail, they turned and looked at us quizzically, while we kept going straight.
We continued to hike to the top, looked around, then headed back. The sheep met us, once again, on the way down. They seemed to be wondering why we didn’t follow them the first time, and they were willing to give us a second chance!
A different hike took us through a forest to a trail that was dotted with interesting characters and trolls along the path.
Apparently, the displays began with one man creating dioramas and placing them in the forest, along the side of the trail.
It turned into several more figures being created, and added, to the trail.
Now it is a fun place for children, or for those of us young-at-heart, to look for these special creatures.
Adventure Road is close to a city so children can visit the forest easily, and walk on the trail to find the treasures.
Our hike took us to this unique Troll Forest. It was a fun adventure.
What wonderful walking trails.
I especially enjoyed the Adventure Road one 🤗
It was fun to look for all the characters.
Oh, I love this. The creative displays along the way, especially the fairy tree. I love the view. And I love those curious sheep.
I wanted to follow the sheep!
It was nice to go for a couple of hikes in the beautiful countryside.
Oh my gosh, what fun! I loved all the hidden treasures on your walk. How creative people are!
You’re right. People are creative, in so many different ways.
Lol, those CUTE sheep!!
My nieces would be delighted with that forest walk!!!
Yes, children enjoy treasure hunts…no matter what the “treasure.”
I could just see my grandchildren on a mission to find EVERY SINGLE troll and Fairy and woodland creature!! What a delightful wooded adventure!
It was a fun woodland adventure, even for us big kids! 😉