9 Moraine ridges from the Little Ice Age (400-550 m.a.s.l.)

The largest moraine ridge in Steindalen is not from the ice age, but from the so-called Little Ice Age (AD 1750-1910). This was a cold period when Norwegian glaciers grew in size. Steindalsbreen readvanced several times and formed several marginal moraines close to one another. The oldest of these is covered with scattered plants and small bushes, whereas the youngest appears much fresher and is covered only with lichen and a few pioneer plants.

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