Haukkovuori Scarps - Saimaa Geopark

Haukkovuori scarps

The scarps of Haukkovuori rise 81m above the surface of Saimaa and are an impressive sight, particularly when seen from the lake. The area is a model example of the “watercourse valley” relating to a fault in the bedrock deepened and cleaned of fragmented rock material by the continental ice sheet. There is difference in elevation of more than 100 metres from the top of Haukkovuori to the deepest point of Haukkolahti. The bedrock is a mix of garnet-cordierite-mica gneiss and granite dikes, typical for the area.

Näe ja koe Geokohteet Haukkovuori Scarps

Experience the rugged cliffs

Haukkovuori is located between Lietvesi and Luonteri, north of Lietvedentie road. You can best admire the rugged rocky terrain by boating or kayaking in Haukkolahti bay, just east of Haukkovuori.

The geology of Haukkovuori and surrounding area is presented in the nearby Saimaa Geopark’s geosite Rakokivet sign.

RAKOKIVET SIGNPOST

GEOLOGICAL VOCABULARY

Coordinates

Geographic coordinates

61.526500535, 27.909269094

GPS-devices

x=548361,400 y=6821771,000