Northern Europe's largest rock scree.

My husband drives us to Sirdal. Along the way, we see a lot of beau­ti­ful scenery; drive over moun­tains and down to the val­leys.







On the way to the mountainous area of Gloppedalen, which has Europe`s largest boulder scree.





The boulder field at Gloppedalsura is an amazing sight and if you’re travelling from Stavanger to Sirdal, it’s worth turning aside for a couple of minutes to see. This is Northern Europe's largest rock scree. The scree was the scene of fighting during World War II. A contingent of 250 Norwegians kept two battalions of Germans at bay and it’s easy to see why it was so difficult to dislodge the defenders. A small plaque on a rock at the viewing point commemorates the battle.









The scree was formed during the last ice age when receding ice plucked and distributed boulders into the valley but what boulders! Some of the blocks are the size of trucks or even bigger than the houses. Piled on top of one another, it gives you an idea of how powerful the forces of nature can be. It’s a truly awesome sight. The picture I've posted doesn't really do it justice. Our son enjoys scrambling over the rocks when we go there but it's a wee bit dangerous so we keep a close eye on him!