📜 Legendary 186 kg (410 lb) basalt lifting stone in Húsafell, Iceland, originally a gate to a sheep and goat pen built by Reverend Snorri Björnsson.
🔍 Now a famous test of strength with three challenge levels: Amlóði (lazybones), Hálfsterkur (half-strong), and Fullsterkur (full-strong), challenging visitors to lift or carry it to become an instant legend. See the stone featured in World's Strongest Man competitions and experience a unique piece of Icelandic folklore and tradition.
💪 Test your strength against a historic challenge.
🏆 Attempt the "Fullsterkur" status by carrying the stone around the pen.
🌍 See where strongman records were set and visit a unique landmark in western Iceland.
🚶 Easy access from Highway 518.
⚠️ Extremely heavy and difficult to grip due to its natural shape.
🏋️ Designed for trained athletes; attempting without preparation carries risk.
🤕 Potential for injury if not approached with caution.
👕 Wear workout clothing for optimal range of motion.
🧴 Use chalk on hands to enhance grip and reduce slip.
🧤 Consider long sleeves and gloves to prevent scrapes from the rough stone.
📍 Located near Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls.
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