Gullbergtua

Medium hike in Lund, 2.5 hours

Geology and nature

There is an impressive cairn at the top of Gullbergtua, at 463 metres above sea level, from where you can enjoy a fantastic view. The mountains here were formed very close to the top of the 7 km thick, and layered, Bjerkreim-Sokndal intrusion. The rock here is a type of granite (called charnockite) that contains nine minerals, including significant amounts of quartz.

The view to the north and northwest gives a good overview of bare, rounded, rocky outcrops that formed the quartz-bearing rocks on top of the layered intrusion; they extend about 4 km in this direction. Near Røyseland farm, the ice has left boulders. Among other things, these have been used to build a large ski jump!

How to get there?

From the E39, follow fv. 501. Turn right after 1.5 kilometres. After approx. 2 km, turn left. Continue for about 2 km before parking on the right-hand side.

Accessibility: Moderately hard hike. Marked paths.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Show consideration:

Parks in the parking lot, and show respect for the private land.
Pay attention to the animals along the route.
Remember to close gates behind you.
Dogs must be on a leash.
Leave only footprints!