The Child Wanderes Trail in southern Norway (part 1)
The whole route is marked with signs or blue paint on poles and rocks. The whole route is divided into seven sections. Last year I completed the two first sections together with a friend. In mid-May this year we continued with the next two sections. This is then the third section. This section runs from Konsmo to Laudal and is 11 kilometers. We did this part in the oposite direction, because we would be able to be picked up in Konsmo.
Most of the trail follows the road. But occasional the trail took us through forest and farmland. Some of the children who did this long walk were as young as 6-7 years. It must have been hard. They had to cross mountains and rivers. At that time there were bears and wolves they could encounter.
Resting on the stone. Foto: Tone Steinsland
Almost at Konsmo. At this stone there is a sign saying that it's called the «resting stone». If we had walked in the opposite direction, we would have started with a steep uphill. It was therefore a good idea to have a rock to rest on. We ended our tour at the church.
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It's fascinating to learn about The Child Wanderers Trail in southern Norway. The effort put forth by the nine municipalities to mark the entire 136-kilometer trail is truly commendable, making it easily accessible and navigable. The historical significance of this trail, once walked by children in the 19th century as they ventured from the western to the eastern parts of the country to work on larger farms, adds a layer of depth and meaning to the experience.
I appreciate your enthusiasm for exploring this trail and completing its sections with your friend. It's wonderful to see your dedication to embarking on this journey and discovering the beauty of the surroundings. The 11-kilometer stretch from Konsmo to Laudal, which you completed in the opposite direction for convenience, must have offered unique perspectives and captivating landscapes.
By sharing your experiences, you inspire others to connect with nature, delve into local history, and embrace the spirit of exploration.
Thank you for commenting. It is truely quite an experience to walk in the footsteps of these children, knowing the hardship it must have been. When we prepared for the hike, we also read that some of these walked bare feet.. Imagine doing that in april, when there might still be some snow is quite unbearable to think of.
My good Lord! At that age my parents didn't allowed me to go school on my own because insecurity of city itself, can't just imagine those conditions for children to maintain their families by making this hard walking path. Thanks for sharing such great historical fact. Would be amazing to also get shared in other social platforms to spread the Steemit Blockchain there. Regards.
Walking the trail, knowing the story of these yong children, did make a huge impact on us. When we started last year, the first municipality who have been responsible for the first section, actually had small children shoes on the poles that mark the trail.
My! 😧
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Thank yoy so much! @chant 👍😊