Ole Høilands hule
Ole Høilands hule is a cave in the forested hills around Oslo, reached by varied and sometimes steep trails. Routes pass Grefsenkollen, Trollvann and Linderudkollen before arriving at this secluded hillside shelter. Forest paths, small lakes and views across Oslo shape the walk through the surrounding landscape.
Local stories connect the cave with Ole Pedersen Høiland, a Norwegian burglar and escape artist from the nineteenth century. After robbing the Christiania branch of Norges Bank in 1835, he supposedly hid part of his loot here. The robbery brought him 64,100 speciedaler, while more than 18,000 speciedaler are still said to be missing. Høiland escaped prison eleven times, and his story later appeared in songs, biographies and the 1970 film Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland.
An information sign beside the cave recalls the legend and its difficult winter setting. Trollvann adds a small lake to the route, with forest trails connecting history, local folklore and outdoor recreation.
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Image: Thøger Petersen, Hjørring (died before 1900)Public domain
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