Mykkiin kivet, Glacial erratic formation in Kesusmaa, Parikkala, Finland
The Mykkiin kivet consists of pegmatitic granite boulders that detached from the Mykkinmäki rock face during continental glacier melting one kilometer away.
The cave-like passages between the boulders served as shelters for local residents during the Great Wrath period in Finnish history.
The name Mykkii originates from local dialect words referring to round rocks or hills, connecting the formation to the neighboring Mykkinmäki elevation.
Visitors can access detailed information about the geological formation through an educational board installed near the main boulder cluster.
This collection of glacial erratics stands as the largest such grouping found throughout the Nordic countries, featuring multiple separated boulders and cave formations.
Location: Parikkala
GPS coordinates: 61.64417,29.67833
Latest update: March 10, 2025 20:23
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