Glacial erratic of Rottum, Geological formation in Rottum, De Fryske Marren, Netherlands.
The glacial erratic stands as a substantial boulder at coordinates 52.93583 and 5.91528, marking a notable geological element in the Frisian landscape.
During the last ice age, glacial movements transported this massive stone from Scandinavia to its current location in the northern Netherlands.
The boulder carries different names across languages, including Zwerfsteen van Rottum in Dutch and Swerfstien fan Rottum in the Frisian language.
Visitors can reach the glacial erratic through the local road network, with parking spaces available near the residential area of Rottum.
The stone's composition differs from the surrounding geology, providing scientists with information about rock formations from its original northern European location.
Location: De Fryske Marren
GPS coordinates: 52.93583,5.91528
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:56
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