Kjørsfjell

Regional geology and hike in Flekkefjord

Geology and nature

You move through a very varied landscape when you walk from Itland to Kjørsfjellet. During the trip, you pass through dense deciduous forest, old cultured forest and open, bare mountain tops. There is a rich animal and bird life in the area, and you may be lucky and come across both large birds and deer along the path. If you take the trip across Store Håland, you will pass through areas with dense ferns, beautiful streams and lots of heather.

The bedrock in the area is unique and varied. As you approach Kjørsfjell, you can see the distinctive anorthosite more and more clearly. The landscape consists of run-down, bare hills, and descends steeply into the North Sea. In the valleys there is a lot of residue after erosion, and it is therefore fertile and green in these areas. You will also find many shifting blocks consisting of rock types that do not naturally belong in this area. These have been transported here by the ice during the last ice age, for approx. 10,000 years ago. In some areas, you can see clear crystallization of various minerals. These provide great play of colors in the bedrock.

The area has clear traces of old buildings and livestock farming. You can see the remains of houses and beautiful stone fences. There are also well-used animal tracks in the area.

Culture and history

This area is specially protected by the Ministry of the Environment, and is classified as a Landscape Conservation Area. This places particularly high demands on protection and careful arrangement. Both at Store Håland and Lille Håland you can find remains of houses and farm buildings. In particular, cows have been farmed in this area, but due to the proximity to the sea, fishing and hunting have been a natural pastime.

Cows are still grazing in the area between Itland and Lille Håland. Here you can clearly see the unique coastal cultural landscape.

How to get there?

From Flekkefjord: Follow Fv. 44 against Sokndal. Turn off towards Hidra (Fv. 469), and then follow the signs to Itland. Parking space.

From Egersund: Drive either via E39 and Flekkefjord or follow Fv. 44 via Sokndal, Jøssingfjord and Åna Sira towards Flekkefjord. Turn off towards Hidra (Fv. 469), and then follow the signs for Itland. Parking space.

Tilgjengelighet: Moderat fottur. Godt merket sti via Lille Håland (blå merker). Ca. 5,3 km tur/retur.

Duration: 2-3 hours.

Show respect:

Park in a marked car park, and respect private land.
Show consideration for livestock grazing along the route.
Close the gates!
Dogs must be on a lead, and should not be taken on this tour in the summer due to grazing cows.
Leave only footprints!