Climbing the initial 4,444 rungs on Flørli Mountain, Norway, as captured in a photo by Traveler online (Andrew Evans' work)
In the picturesque village of Flørli, Norway, lies the world's longest wooden staircase, a daunting ascent of 4,444 steps. This stairway, known as the Stairway to Heaven, has become a renowned attraction, thanks in part to its connection to the village's hydro-electric power station.
Frode Kallelid, a native of Flørli, is no stranger to this staircase. After a 20-year career in Alaska, Kallelid returned to his hometown and has climbed the 4,444 stairs multiple times. For a regular person, such a climb would take about an hour and a half. But for Kallelid, as a teenager, he could ascend in just 30 minutes and 18 seconds.
The Stairway to Heaven is not just a tourist attraction; it's also a part of the Tripp Trapp Triathlon. In the past, an adult athlete managed to scale the stairs in around 34 minutes. However, even the best of athletes might find the sheer height and gradient of the steps challenging.
Kallelid, who has promised that the view from the top is fantastic, has ambitious plans for the empty hydro-electric power station in Flørli. He aims to buy it and turn it into an akvavit plant.
There are tales of the past that add to the staircase's allure. One such story tells of an elderly man who walked down the mountain to die in a boat shed to avoid the steep and precarious descent.
Despite the challenges, the reporter expresses a desire to conquer the Stairway to Heaven. With proper shoes, the reporter plans to return and climb all 4,444 steps in one go. The view from the top, according to Kallelid and the reporter's own anticipation, is promised to be extraordinary.
As one climbs the Stairway to Heaven, they are reminded of the unique landscape of Norway, characterised by very steep mountains. It's a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance, a challenge that, once completed, offers a rewarding view of the breathtaking Norwegian countryside.
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