Møns Klint, Chalk cliffs in Møn, Denmark
Møns Klint is a series of white chalk cliffs that stretch several kilometers along the eastern coast of Møn island and rise at their highest point about 128 meters above the Baltic Sea. The cliffs are crowned by dense beech forests, and narrow beaches of pale gravel collect at their base where fossils and flints can be found among the waves.
The chalk layers formed around 70 million years ago from the shells of tiny sea creatures that settled on the floor of a warm ocean. During the last ice age, glaciers shifted these deposits and pushed them into the present coastal formation, which continues to be reshaped by waves and erosion.
The name Møns Klint combines the island of Møn with an old word for steep coast, describing exactly what visitors experience today. On sunny days, families gather on the beach below the white walls while hikers use the trails along the edge to see the contrast between chalk and green beech forest.
Wooden stairs lead from the clifftop down to the beach, with the descent taking about 15 to 20 minutes and becoming slippery in wet conditions. Hiking trails along the edge offer different viewpoints, and bringing sturdy footwear helps to manage the uneven ground and steep sections.
The entire area carries the designation as Scandinavia's first Dark Sky Park, which means that on clear nights the Milky Way and countless stars become visible without interfering artificial light. This recognition makes the site a destination for observation and quiet not only during the day but also after sunset.
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