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Along the geology trail between Værlandet and Bulandet lies a solitary glacial erratic. The boulder consists of greenschist and rests on Devonian conglomerate. Its rounded and smooth shape shows that the stone was transported a long distance by the inland ice towards the end of the last Ice Age. When the ice melted, the boulder…

Gjørøylykta offers a pleasant and easy walk suitable for both children and adults. Follow the path out towards the lighthouse, where you can enjoy the view of the sea and the open coastal landscape. For those who want to get even closer to the forces of nature, it is well worth continuing on to the…

At Bulandet skule there is a rock wall along the football field where you can study conglomerate in three dimensions. Here, rounded pebbles and layers in the rock are clearly visible. This gives a good insight into how these rocks were formed, when rivers long ago carried stones and gravel and deposited them in the…

Halsenøyhaugen is part of the original geology trail on Værlandet and Bulandet. The walk is short and easy, and is well suited for both children and adults. Follow the marked path from the road up to the top of Halsenøyhaugen. From the summit, you get a fine view of the distinctive strandflat along the coast.…