Geology

In 2000 the High Coast was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its Quaternary geological value. The land uplift is continuing to this day and has left clear traces in the landscape. On a day hike in the national park, you can study several of the typical geological phenomena that go along with the land uplift.

The red and nutrient-poor Nordingrå granite of the rapakivi type is the predominant bedrock in Skuleskogen. Diabase occurs along the national park’s north-eastern coastal section. It is a type of rock that is comparatively rich in lime and appears in several places along the High Coast.