Suuri Sarviniemi end-moraine ridge

Suuri Sarviniemi and Pieni Sarviniemi are end moraine ridges surrounded by water in the Second Salpausselkä. They were formed when the melting ice sheet came to temporary stops 11,800-11,600 years ago. Depth curves of the lake bed show distinct underwater extensions from both ridges across Rastinvirta. Since the waves have washed away both ridges in the Sarviniemi area, particularly during the Greater Saimaa phase, the boulder content of the deposited material is emphasised on peninsulas. A comprehensive collection of rock types, granite and gneiss typical to the area can be seen on the northern shore of Suuri Sarviniemi.

Näe ja koe GEOKOHTEET Suuri Sarviniemi end-moraine ridge

Experience the special moraine ridges

Sarviniemi is an excursion site for the South Karelian Foundation for Recreation Areas and the information shelter built by the foundation also contains Saimaa Geopark signs. Overnight stays are not allowed. Sarviniemi is a day trip destination.

Sarviniemi is one of the destinations in the From Ancient Sea to Saimaa trail.

Image: Samuli Kakko, municipality of Taipalsaari

Info point signpost

From ancient sea to Saimaa

Geological vocabulary

Coordinates

Geographic coordinates

61.277903758, 28.058867816

GPS-devices

x=556767,000 y=6794202,200