Perched atop a rock that is much larger than itself and in a unique position, Trembling Rock can make even the weakest person on Earth feel like the strongest person in the world.
Located in the Huelgoat Forest in northeastern France, Trembling Rock is a 7-meter-long granite boulder weighing 137 tons that anyone can move, provided they know how to push it.
The Huelgoat Forest is home to many large rocks and geological wonders, but Trembling Rock is by far the most famous among them.
Trembling Rock weighs 137 tons and is located in the Huelgoat Forest in France. (Photo: Dailymail).
This large rectangular rock is so heavy that no one would expect to move it on their own; however, anyone, regardless of their size or strength, can gently shift the rock up and down by pushing it in the right spot.
By simply standing in the unique position under the head of the rock and gently leaning against it, anyone can manage to move the massive boulder a little. This creates a feeling for anyone who touches it that they have become the strongest person in the world, lifting a giant rock.
Dr. Mark Whalley from the Institute of Physics (IOP) in London states: “It’s crucial to be in the ‘trembling’ position of this rock. Imagine that the rock is placed on a relatively small area; you can visualize it splitting into two halves. One half is on the left of the pivot point and the other is on the right. Each side wants to rotate the rock toward itself. However, the weight on both sides of the axis is distributed in such a way that the clockwise rotation effect balances with the counterclockwise rotation effect. This is similar to two people sitting at either end sawing a log. It’s perfectly balanced. But just a slight push on the other side can lead to movement.”
Trembling Rock.
In simpler terms, you need to lean against the head of the rock and apply force to easily move it from its original position. However, not everyone succeeds in attempting to lift Trembling Rock. Many visitors come here, but not everyone knows the secret to success. Despite their best efforts, many people still find themselves giving up.
Some local children often watch tourists struggle to move this giant rock because, without knowing the secret, most of them tend to give up. At this point, the kids reveal the secret to the curious for a few cents.
Perched atop a rock that is much larger than itself and in a unique position, Trembling Rock can make even the weakest person on Earth feel like the strongest person in the world.
Also known as Logan Rock, Trembling Rock has become one of the main attractions drawing many visitors to Huelgoat.
The forest is full of interesting landmarks, but none can compare to Trembling Rock in terms of popularity. After all, how many of them can help you feel like the strongest person in the world?
With a weight of no less than 137 tons and towering over any human, Trembling Rock remains immovable, regardless of how anyone pushes it, but due to its precarious position, the impossible can become possible.