Krossbrekke

Krossbrekke has a rich history associated with the pilgrim trail through Valldal. The name comes from St. Olav, who, according to legend, erected two crosses here on his journey through the valley. The crosses became an important symbol for pilgrims, and the tradition of erecting new crosses when the old ones rotted continued for centuries.

The current St. Olav's Cross at Krossbrekke is a menhir with an iron cross on top, erected in 1839. There are also two pre-Christian burial mounds on the site. The place remains a popular stopover for pilgrims and hikers, and is reminiscent of the long and important history of Krossbrekke as a religious and cultural hub in Valldal. Even before Olav and his men rested here, the place was an important cultural gathering point for the people of the village.

In Snorri's Sagas of Kings it reads:

"He came to a place called Krossbrekke, and rested when he came up the hill. He sat there for a while and looked down into the fjord and said, "A laborious journey have they given me, my fiefdoms, who have not established their allegiance, who have recently been my friends and trustees." There are now two crosses on the ground where the king sat down.