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Oplev Bovbjergprofilet, et internationalt geosite ved kysten, hvor klintens lag fortæller om istider, hav, is og landskabets geologiske udvikling. Bovbjerg Profile International Geosite The Bovbjerg profile is a unique coastal cliff in Geopark Vestjylland. On the 6 km long coastline, a geological cross-section through the main line of the Weichselian Ice Age can be seen. About Bovbjerg Profile The Bovbjerg profile is a coastal cliff that stretches along 6 km of the west coast of Jutland from Ferring in the north to Fjaltring in the south. The main section of the profile is located on the 3 km long stretch from Ferring to Trans Kirke. The Bovbjerg profile is a unique coastal cliff that contains a profile section through the main residence line of the Weichselian ice age. The profile includes the entire glacial landscape series from the inner depression to the marginal moraine, meltwater plain and hill island. The locality thus contains an illustrative section down through the main residence line and the glacial landscape series that characterizes the landscape throughout the Geopark West Jutland. The layers in the cliff and the internal structure of the landscape are clearly visible. Layers from the Elster, Saale and Weichselian ice ages have been encountered in the cliff. In addition, there are significant examples of glacial tectonics. The main residence line The cliff at Bovbjerg is the only place in Denmark and perhaps the world to have a geological profile through the Main Retention Line of the Weichselian Ice Age. The Main Retention Line marks the boundary of the ice during the Main Thrust of the Weichselian Ice Age (23,000-21,000 years ago) and is a landscape element that can be traced in large parts of Jutland. The Main Retention Line thus runs through the entire Geopark Westjylland from Bovbjerg in the west to Karup Å in the east, and it can be found at many of the geopark's other locations. Elements of the glacial landscape series around it can also be found at many of the locations, and the Main Retention Line and the glacial landscape series are the geopark's main theme. The Bovbjerg profile is unique in that it contains a profile section through the Main Retention Line and the glacial landscape series around it. The location is thus the geopark's central location in terms of ice age geology. Landscape From Ferring Sø the terrain rises steadily to Bovbjerg Lighthouse, which is located at a height of just over 40 metres. Ferring Sø is an inner depression and Bovbjerg Lighthouse is located on top of a marginal moraine. The steady rise with the top of the marginal moraine is interrupted by a series of smaller east-west oriented ridges, which are matched by flake structures that can be observed in the coastal cliff. The southern side of the marginal moraine extends approx. 1 km south of the lighthouse, where it is replaced by the meltwater plain. The transition from the marginal moraine to the meltwater plain marks the Main Residence Line. The precise location of the line in the landscape is not clear when you are on top of the cliff, but can be observed where there is a change in the soil from clay to more sandy. South of Dybå there is a low hill island, Fjaltring Bakkeø, whose deposits can be observed in the coastal cliff at Fjaltring. The profile The coastal cliff at Bovbjerg represents a continuous profile, which shows the internal structure of the landscape and the composition of the soil layers. The northern part of the profile, from Ferring to a little north of Bovbjerg Lighthouse, is not so exposed and consists mainly of moraine clay. The central part of the marginal moraine, approx. 200-300 m north and south of the lighthouse, is characterized by significant deformations, where meltwater sediments and moraine deposits are folded and pushed up into flakes. The flakes strike east-west and tilt towards the north, corresponding to an ice thrust from the north. The flakes were pushed up in front of the ice during its advance to the Main Retention Line. After the push up, the flakes were overrun by the ice, which deposited a layer of moraine clay over the pushed up marginal moraine. A little way south of the lighthouse the layers lie horizontally again, and most of the deposits are visible. Approximately 1 km south of the lighthouse the Main Retention Line is clearly observed, where the uppermost moraine clay layer tapers out and disappears. South of the Main Retention Line the cliff is dominated by sandy and gravelly meltwater deposits, but at Fjaltring there is a low cliff with, among other things, clay meltwater deposits. An interesting landscape element along the cliff are the striking erosion gorges, originally formed by large landslides, but where flowing water (seeping groundwater or drainage water) has eroded deep into the sediments. This has created a landscape that is unique in the geopark and rare in the lowlands of Northwest Europe. The layers in the cliff The layers in the cliff consist of moraine and meltwater deposits. The cliff at Fjaltring contains the oldest deposit in the profile. It consists of meltwater clays, which are attributed to the Elster Ice Age. Similar deposits are found at several other locations in the Geopark. In the profile between Trans and Ferring there are three different moraines: the lower, the middle and the upper moraine. The lower moraine consists of moraine clays from the Saale glaciation. It occurs here and there in the lower part of the profile and in the displaced flakes. The rest of the strata series was deposited during the Weichselian glaciation. The lower moraine is overlain by upward-increasing meltwater sediments, which were probably deposited during the period when the Kattegat Ice Stream approached the area approximately 31,000-29,000 years ago. Characteristic of this strata sequence is the occurrence of layers of re-embedded Miocene lignite. The middle moraine consists of moraine clays deposited by the Kattegat Ice Stream (approx. 29,000-27,000 years ago). The layer can be followed almost unbroken in the central part of the profile. The unit is overlain by coarse-grained deposits with many stones (of northern origin, e.g. from the Oslo area). This deposit forms the meltwater plain south of the Main Retention Line. The upper moraine consists of moraine clay and can be followed from the beach at Ferring to the main retention line. It was deposited during the Main Thrust of the Weichselian Ice Age (23,000-21,000 years ago). The moraine is split into several units, which reflects that the ice has for a period advanced/melted away in the area around the Main Retention Line.

Oplev Vestjyllands særlige landskaber, geologi og kulturhistorie gennem naturoplevelser, vandreruter, guidede ture og formidling for alle aldre. UNESCO Global Geopark The past shapes the future Geosites Kulturhistorien Landskabet From landscape to people Nature, geology and cultural heritage We protect and communicate West Jutland's unique geology, nature and cultural heritage. Sustainable development We create sustainable development through tourism, learning and local partnerships. Locally rooted We connect landscape, people and history – locally rooted, globally recognized. What is a Geopark? A geopark is a geographical area with a special geological heritage, where the formation of the landscape tells stories about both the forces of nature and human life through time. In a geopark, geology, nature and cultural heritage are conveyed in context – not as something static, but as a living foundation for learning, experiences and local identity. Geoparks actively work for sustainable development through dissemination, education, tourism and strong local partnerships, where protection and use of the landscape go hand in hand. Read more Other UNESCO Global Geoparks Around the world, geoparks work to protect unique landscapes, communicate the stories of geology, and create sustainable development in collaboration with local communities. Explore some of the other geoparks and experience how the earth's history binds us together across national borders. Read more Get stories from the countryside in your inbox - sign up for our newsletter First name* Surname* Email address* Yes, sign me up for your newsletter. * Register

Udforsk geologi og geosites i Vestjylland, og bliv klogere på istid, landskaber, klinter, kyster og de geologiske fortællinger i området. Geology and geosites At the edge of the ice - a world-class ice age landscape in UNESCO Global Geopark West Jutland Across the West Jutland Geopark lies the main ice sheet, where the ice stopped its advance during the last ice age, approximately 20,000 years ago. North of the main residence line, the ice created the hilly moraine landscape at the Limfjord. South of the main residence line, in the ice-free area, the flat meltwater plains open up with scattered hill islands. Geosites in Geopark West Jutland Geosites are specially selected areas that are examples of the unique geology found in the geopark. Below you can see the 48 geosites in Geopark Vestjylland. Holstebro Municipality Burlund Erosion scarp at the northern boundary of the Skovbjerg hill island, late-glacial meltwater erosion, the Storå meltwater plain Græm Klint Cliff profile with ice age layers. Postglacial dune. Husby Dune Plantation Husby Dune Plantation is a plantation area with coastal dunes and parabolic dunes, located on the west coast south of Nissum Fjord. Hellegård Tunnel Valley Tunnel valley with thresholds and basins. Idom River and Ormstrup Heath Idom Å and Ormstrup Hede is a river valley and heath area located between Holstebro and Ulfborg. Jutland Reef and the underwater landscape Flooded glacial landscape affected by marine erosion and deposition. The continuation of the Main Stationary Line in the North Sea. Linde Bakkeø - Sir Lyngbjerge Hill island section in extension of the moraine land behind the Main Residence Line. Nissum Fjord Nissum Fjord is a coastal lagoon with marine foreland formations such as marshes and salt marshes as well as a river delta. Nygård Garden Coastal cliff with deposits from several ice ages. Ryde - Sevel End moraine from a re-advance with strongly modified landforms. Salshøj – Sønderhede Meltwater plain in front of the meeting between two lobes in the course of the Main Residence Line. Sdr. Vosborg Heath Heath with inland sand and parabolic dunes on a hill island. Sevel Limestone quarry Abandoned limestone quarry and ruins of limestone ovens. Storådalen From meltwater valley to postglacial river valley. Stubbergård lake - Flynder lake Tunnel valley. Meltwater valley with kettle holes. Hjelm Heath. West Coast Equilibrium and barrier coast. The dynamic coast – coastal erosion and coastal protection. Lemvig Municipality Bovbjerg Profile International Geosite The Bovbjerg profile is a unique coastal cliff in Geopark West Jutland. Fabjergkirkevej The main settlement line and ancient traces with church and burial mounds. Flynder Å - Klosterhede - Kronhede The area is a heath plain with two meltwater cones: the Lemvig and Kilen tunnel valleys. Gjellerodde Gjellerodde is a coastal area located north of Lemvig. It is a well-developed, mature foreland with a beach lake and sea walls. Hygum Bakke - Engbjerg Spring Spring site for extraction of drinking water. Possible marginal moraine complex. Jutland Reef and the underwater landscape Flooded glacial landscape modified by marine erosion and deposition. The continuation of the main residence line in the North Sea. Lemvig Tunnel Valley Tunnel valley with meltwater cone. The striking valley landscape constitutes a key location in Geopark West Jutland. Lomborg The main residence line is among Denmark's most significant landscape elements. It separates two markedly different landscapes. Lomborg - Bonnet - Heldum Small hilly moraine landscape with dead ice and marginal moraine from the re-advance of the Main Thrust Glacier. Moborg Bakkeø Hill island with a profile in a gravel pit and with Møborg Church beautifully located. Nissum Fjord Nissum Fjord is a coastal lagoon with marine foreland formations such as marshes and salt marshes as well as a river delta. Nørre Lem - Nørre Nissum - Kamstrup Prominent marginal moraine formed by the re-thrust of the Main Thrust Glacier. Nørre Nissum - Fabjerg Small hilly moraine landscape with dead ice between the main residence line and marginal moraine from re-thrust. Sønder Lem Vig - Geddal Enge Marine foreland with salt marshes. Thralborgdalen Late glacial meltwater valley. Veserne - Plet - Engbjerg Raised seabed, Stone Age sea. Littorina escarpment. West Coast Equalization and barrier coast. The dynamic coast – coastal erosion and coastal protection. Struer Municipality Bjerrumbuen Prominent end moraine with a strong imprint of ice-lake hills Bjørndal limestone quarry Abandoned limestone quarry. Breinholt Arch Smaller end moraine and meltwater plain covering an area of approximately 2x2 km just north of Struer. Fousingdalen Late- and postglacial meltwater valley. Gimsing - Handbjerg End moraine from a re-advance connected to a depression area. Hellerød Kær Hellerød Kær is a low-lying marsh area with adjacent pronounced valleys, located at Tambohuse on the east coast of Thyholm. Hjerm limestone quarry Abandoned limestone quarry and limestone mine. Kjærgårdsmølle - Kilen - Hornet Winding tunnel valley between Venø Bay and Klosterheden. Odby Ground Moraine North of Nissum Bredning lies the Thyholm peninsula, which forms the northernmost part of the geopark. Odby Cliff Coastal cliff with exposed limestone and flint layers from the Danian and three ice ages. Oddesund Oddesund is a coastal area located north of Struer, featuring beach ridge formations, spits, and tombolos. Remmerstrand - Resen Kær The Littorina cliff and the raised Stone Age seabed Skibsted Fjord - Kås widening The coastal landscapes of the Limfjord represent a great variety of coastal types and forms. Skodborg Houses Terminal moraine at the Main Stationary Line west of Hornet. Søndbjerg beach Coastal cliff with deposits from the Miocene. Toftum Bjerge Coastal cliff with deposits from several ice ages. Venø Bay Depression from a readvance during the retreat of the Main Ice Advance. Venø - Nørskov cove Coastal landscape with an angular foreland.

Oplev Kjærgårdsmølle, Kilen og Hornet ved Struer, hvor tunneldal, inddæmmet fjordarm, smeltevandskegle og oldtidsspor præger landskabet. Kjærgårdsmølle - Kilen - Hornet Winding tunnel valley between Venø Bugt and Klosterheden The location covers a distinctive landscape element with a dammed fjord arm and its extended valley. The location extends over a length of about four kilometers and a width of one and a half kilometers, where the valley winds from the town of Struer towards the southwest. The Tunneldalen valley ends in a characteristic meltwater cone, the Horn, which has preserved an imprint from a braided river course from the outlet of the meltwater on the meltwater plain. The cone is bounded by the Fousingdalen valley to the south. The location has a sharply winding course that connects the Venø Bug t location to the north with Fousingdalen and Klosterhede – Kronhede in the southern extension of the valley. The site is one of the four fine examples of tunnel valleys in the geopark area and illustrates the variation in the shape of the tunnel valleys that have run under the Main Thrust Glacier and up to the Main Retention Line. In 1980, the area was protected with the aim of preserving a rich and varied landscape. Other protected features include burial mounds and traces of ancient road construction. Download Teaching materials: Anytime - anywhere The geology at Skramsdale, Kjærgårdsmølle and Kilen

Oplev Fabjergkirkevej ved Lemvig, hvor Hovedopholdslinjen, oldtidsvej, gravhøje og landskab fortæller om istid og kulturhistorie.e Fabjergkirkevej The main settlement line and ancient traces with church and burial mounds On the Fabjergkirkevej stretch from Fabjerg Kirke east to Saugmansvej, the road follows the Main Residence Line. Despite the subtle character of the Main Residence Line at this location, it is hardly a coincidence that the ancient road is located as it is. The route avoids both the deeper valleys in the meltwater plain and the more undulating moraine landscape behind the Main Residence Line, and thus offers the easiest way through the area. Along the route there are rows of burial mounds, and both the church and the burial mounds are protected. The ancient road is designated as a cultural heritage site. The area is an approximately 700 meter wide belt that extends from Fabjerg Church and approximately three kilometers east along Fabjergkirkevej and a further 500 meters east. To the north, the area borders the site Nr. Nissum – Fabjerg and to the south it borders the site Klosterhede-Kronhede . The church and the burial mounds are protected. The dune sand rests partly on glacial deposits and partly on raised seabed. The glacial deposits can be observed in the cliff profile at the western boundary of the area at Græm Klint , where it is clearly evident that the glacial layers are covered by thick aeolian sand deposits. The coastal dunes are located on a stretch of coastline that is undergoing erosion, and in several places along the West Coast there are active dunes with exposed sand surfaces.

Oplev Lomborg-Bonnet-Heldum, hvor småbakket dødislandskab, moræneflade, lavninger og randmoræne fortæller om isens afsmeltning. Lomborg - Bonnet - Heldum Small hilly moraine landscape with dead ice and marginal moraine from the re-advance of the Main Thrust Glacier The site lies immediately north of the Main Stationary Line, which indicates the extent of the Main Thrust at the end of the last ice age, as described in the Lomborg site. The Lomborg – Bonnet – Heldum area is a fine example of a small hilly and pitted dead ice landscape formed on a moraine surface during glacial melt, and with a marginal moraine formed during a rethrust. The moraine landscape immediately behind the Main Stationary Line at Lomborg – Bonnet – Heldum is small hilly with uneven small depressions and hilltops with a relief of 5-10 meters. The distance between the depressions varies, but is typically between 100 and 500 meters. For example, in the southwestern corner of the area, five small water-filled depressions are seen within a distance of just 500 meters. The soil is predominantly moraine clay, while in the eastern part, especially, there are small areas of meltwater sand and meltwater clay. Today, many of the small depressions are dry, which is largely due to man-made drainage for agricultural purposes. Older maps show that many of the depressions were previously filled with water, which is also evident from the fact that peat is often found at the bottom of these depressions. The peat is formed in a small bog with plant growth.

Oplev Venø-Nørskov Vig, hvor vinkelforland, odder, strandsø og kystlandskab viser, hvordan havet former landskabet ved Limfjorden. Venø - Nørskov Vig Coastal landscape with angular foreland Nørskov Vig is a coastal area that forms the northern tip of Venø. The area is considered a type locality for the coastal type angular foreland, which is formed by several headlands growing towards each other and blocking off a beach lake, which will subsequently typically begin to grow. Similar coastal types are found elsewhere in the area, e.g. the Gjellerodde site, but Nørskov Vig can be highlighted as a particularly clear example of the coastal type. During the maximum extent of the Littorina Sea, the sea surface in the area was approximately 2 m above the current sea level, and there was heavy erosion on both the east and west coasts of Venø. See the Veserne-Plet-Engbjerg site. The area is designated as a National Geological Interest Area (NGI 72) and is also included in NK 87 Kås Bredning – Skibsted Fjord. The area is also biologically significant and is designated as a Natura 2000 Habitat and Bird Protection Area. Finally, the area is designated a bird/game reserve, which is why access is prohibited from April 1st to July 15th. Resting seals are frequent guests in the area.

Oplev Hellegård Tunneldal ved Venø Bugt, hvor istid, smeltevand, Hellegård Å og oldtidens bosættelser har sat spor i landskabet. Hellegård Tunneldal Tunnel valley with thresholds and basins The site starts from the bottom of Venø Bay and extends in an approximately 2 km wide strip almost 10 km south inland. This location is another example of the geopark's tunnel valleys. For general information on tunnel valleys, see Lemvig Tunneldal . The Hellegård tunnel valley cuts through a moraine landscape with marginal moraines formed near the Main Residence Line. East of the valley system is the Ryde – Sevel marginal moraine strip, and west of the valley system is the Gimsing – Handbjerg marginal moraine strip. At the bottom of the former tunnel valley runs the Hellegård Å. The area around Hellegård Ådal has been an important settlement area since the Stone Age. There has been natural access to the Limfjord and rich resources in the form of streams, meadows and fertile soil. On both sides of the river valley are many traces of Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements. The area around Brødbæk and Store Ryde Mølle has a particularly high concentration of ancient finds. This was probably a crossing point across the river valley. There are several significant watermills along the river, including Borbjerg Mølle , which has been in operation for more than 600 years.

About Us Experience the landscape left behind by the ice ages. Geopark Vestjylland covers a total area of 4,759 km² around the municipalities of Holstebro, Struer and Lemvig. The area contains a distinctive and varied landscape, shaped by ice ages and the forces of nature that have left their mark over thousands of years. With the establishment of Geopark West Jutland, the municipalities of Lemvig, Struer and Holstebro want to focus on the great values and experiences that the nature, landscape and cultural history of the area contain. The Geopark works to make visible and strengthen the understanding of how the landscape came into being, how it has created unique nature, and how people have always lived with and in these settings. In close collaboration with the geopark's many stakeholders, Geopark Vestjylland communicates the stories of the interaction between geology, nature and human activity. The geopark provides a framework for knowledge, experiences and active life in nature and contributes to sustainable development in the area. On April 15, 2021, Geopark Vestjylland was approved as a UNESCO Global Geopark . Foot time shapes the future - nature and people in motion Our Mission Geopark Vestjylland's mission is to make people stop and look at the landscape with new eyes. We convey the connection between past events, present-day living conditions and future opportunities, and use the area's natural conditions as a basis for sustainable development. The Geopark creates new perspectives and provides space for knowledge, reflection and developmentGeopark Vestjylland's mission is to make people stop and see the landscape with new eyes. We communicate the connection between past events, present-day living conditions and future opportunities and use the area's natural conditions as a basis for sustainable development. The Geopark creates new perspectives and provides space for knowledge, reflection and development. Our Vision Geopark Vestjylland's vision is to be a vibrant and internationally recognized landscape where nature, geology and people are connected in meaningful experiences. The Geopark should be a place where you don't just observe the landscape, but are active in nature and gain an understanding of the forces that have shaped the area over thousands of years. Based on the special natural and geological conditions of West Jutland, the geopark will create a framework for learning, movement and immersion – for both locals and visitors. The vision is to use the history of the landscape as a basis for contemporary quality of life and future sustainable development. Map of Geopark West Jutland

Oplev Græm Klint syd for Nissum Fjord, hvor en aktiv kystklint viser istidslag, moræneler, flyvesand og kystens naturlige erosion. Græmt Klint Cliff profile with ice age layers. Postglacial dune Græm Klint is a coastal cliff located on the west coast approximately 4 km south of Nissum Fjord . The site is a coastal cliff, which is exposed to varying degrees along a stretch of coast of approximately 600m. The layers in the cliff consist of glacial and perhaps marine formations, which are overlain by post-glacial aeolian sand. The aeolian sand has most often slid down, covering a large part of the cliff profile, but resistant moraine clay areas protrude and can always be observed. The coast in this area is undergoing erosion, see West Coast , and large sections of the cliff are regularly exposed in connection with storms and high water levels. After such erosion events, the layers in the cliff can be clearly observed along a large part of the profile. The geological value of the site lies in the fact that it is the only coastal cliff on the west coast south of the Bovbjerg Profile and thus south of the main settlement line. It is also the only active coastal cliff on Skovbjerg Bakkeø. The area is part of the Natura 2000 habitat area at Husby Klit. The area is a popular excursion destination due to the easy access to the beach from the nearby parking lot.

Oplev Fousingdalen ved Struer, et langstrakt dalstrøg formet af is og smeltevand med bakker, stejle skråninger, moser, enge og hede. Fousingdalen Late and postglacial meltwater valley Fousingdalen is an elongated valley that extends from Kilen Tunneldal , where the valley is less than 500 m wide, and which approximately 12 km further south ends in an area more than 4 km wide that borders Storådalen. To the west, Fousingdalen borders the meltwater plain Kronhede – Klosterhede, and to the east a heath area located on a hill island from the penultimate ice age Idom Å and Ormstrup Hede . The northern part of the site coincides with Kilen and the distinctive terrain of the valley is very characteristic of this part of the area. The modeling of the landscape by the ice and meltwater has resulted in a terrain with large soft hills and steep slopes. The terrain is most dramatic around Kilen and decreases in strength and drama in the small valleys that cut into the flatter terrain. In the narrow northern part of Fousingdalen, protected habitat types have been registered - bogs, meadows and heath. The part of Fousingdalen that overlaps with Kilen is protected by conservation, just as there is a large concentration of burial mounds and the cultural heritage area "Oldtidsvej" , which runs along the main residence line from the North Sea at Trans to Karup Å, passes through the area.

Oplev Toftum Bjerge ved Nissum Bredning, hvor en markant kystklint viser lag fra flere istider, smeltevandsaflejringer og istektonik. Toftum Mountains Coastal cliff with deposits from several ice ages Toftum Bjerge is located at the southwest corner of Nissum Bredning about 7 km north of Struer. The site is a coastal cliff with a height of up to 40 m, which extends about 2 km along the coast. Toftum Bjerge is a national geological interest area. The entire area is designated as protected nature, and parts of the area are covered by conservation areas. Parts of the beach are included in Natura 2000 habitat and bird protection areas. The site contains good visitor facilities in the form of a parking lot, paths, tables and benches, and stairs to the beach. About Toftum Mountains The cliff contains layers from three ice ages, which in many places are thrust and folded in striking examples of ice tectonics. The cliff profile is particularly interesting because of the thick layers of meltwater deposits from the end of the Elster ice age. At the bottom of the cliff profile there is a layer series of meltwater clay and sand up to 28 m thick. These deposits are attributed to the end of the Elster glaciation, and similar deposits are found in several other places in the geopark area (e.g. Odby Klint and Nygård Hage as well as several other places).