Hindens rev, Nature reserve at Lake Vänern, Sweden
Hindens rev is a peninsula that extends into Lake Vänern, stretching roughly five kilometers with a varying width between 25 and 100 meters. The landform rises about 21 meters above the water surface.
The peninsula formed roughly 11,000 years ago as a terminal moraine during the Younger Dryas period, when glacial materials were deposited at the ice margin. This geological feature developed from the retreat of ancient ice sheets across the region.
The protected area contributes to Swedish natural heritage as a geological formation connecting Norway through various regions to southern Finland.
A marked trail guides visitors through the peninsula, with the full walk to the tip taking about 50 minutes. The route is easy to follow and can be explored at a comfortable pace without special equipment.
When water levels rise, five elongated islands called Killingarna emerge around the submerged middle section of the peninsula. These temporary islands disappear again as water levels drop.
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