Rest stop
The Tokstad pine
Situated along Gudbrandsdalsleden
The Tokstad pine tree (Tokstadfurua) can be seen along Prestvegen. This tree is over 500 years old.
This means that it was already a small tree when the reformation came to Norway in 1537 and pilgrimages were prohibited. The tree has officially been a "Pilgrims Pine", and every year a pilgrimage is arranged from Veldre Church to the pine where a church service is held.
This tree was originally granted protection back in 1918. The pine is situated on the ground of Tokstad farm.
By the pine there is a small cabin, Furustugua, where you can sit inside and have a quiet moment. There is a window in the ceiling where you can look up at the sky and the pine. Outside there is a bench with a table.
