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Gillberga Gryte is a strange and exciting boulder area in the forest near Edebo. Here, large boulders are stacked on top of each other, forming cracks, passages and caves. The largest cave is around 137 metres long and is considered the longest in Uppland.
The boulder formation is about 80 metres long and 50 metres wide. The largest boulders can be up to eight metres high. Between the boulders, caves and gorges have formed, making the area an adventurous destination.
According to legend, the collapse occurred when a miner tried to blast his way into the mountain to open a mine but instead blew himself and the mountain to pieces. It is also said that the caves were used as a hiding place during the Russian raids in Roslagen in 1719.
Geologists believe, however, that the boulder field was formed when the ice sheet melted away. When the pressure of the ice disappeared, the rock cracked and large blocks fell away, creating the maze of caves and crevices that exist here today.
The many boulders also make Gillberga Gryte a popular place for bouldering,
According to local legend, the rockfall occurred when a miner tried to open a mine but instead blew himself and the rock to pieces. It is also said that the caves were used as a hiding place during the Russian raids in the archipelago in 1719.
Turn off road 76 opposite Edebo church and follow Gillbergavägen for about three kilometres. Park by the gravel road. From there, a well-trodden path leads for about a kilometre through forest and across marshland to the boulder area.
By public transport, you can take the bus to the Edebo Church stop, which is served by bus 641.
If you plan to enter the caves or climb among the boulders, you should be careful. A helmet, headlamp, good shoes and company are recommended.
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