Steinkjerringa (the Stone Wife) or Mother Norway as it was originally called, is a sculpture in a scenic conservation area 3 km southwest of Synesvarden. The sculpture was hewn in 1898-99 by Sigurd Sørendsen, known under the artist name of S. Neandros. In 1925 Emelankton Aadnesen from Nærbø and the youth of Nærbø and Varhaug joined forces to purchase the sculpture. By 1927 it was erected in position at Aniksdalsheia.
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Steinkjerringa
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The Stone Wife
Structural Info
Year Built
1927
Accessible
Accessible
Time Recomended
3-4 Hrs
Prices are a guide only and may be subject to change
Free
Other Info
Hike is about 3km each way, 1-1.5 hr to Steinkjerringa.
https://ut.no/sted/141554737/steinkjerringa
https://ut.no/sted/141554737/steinkjerringa
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Had an awesome hike out here, very lucky with the weather. Check the whole hike in the blog post.
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