Mykkiin kivet, Glacial erratic formation in Kesusmaa, Parikkala, Finland
Mykkiin kivet is a collection of pegmatitic granite boulders that broke away from the Mykkinmäki rock face about one kilometer away during glacier melting. The boulders form cave-like passages between them and are scattered across the site.
This place formed during continental glacier melting when granite boulders broke away from a nearby rock face. The cave-like spaces between the boulders later sheltered local people, especially during the Great Wrath period in Finnish history.
The name Mykkii comes from local dialect words describing round stones or hills, connecting this place to the nearby Mykkinmäki elevation. You can sense this language connection to the landscape when you walk through the boulders.
You will find an information board on site that explains the geological formation in detail. Wear sturdy shoes because the ground is uneven and the passages between boulders can be narrow in places.
This grouping is one of the largest of its kind in the Nordic countries and stands out for its unusual structure. The many separated boulders together create a rare geological sight that visitors might easily overlook at first glance.
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