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![Bjoreidalen by Gamlestølen, towards southwest.](https://www.grind.no/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/bilder/sted/232/eid_25.jpg?itok=PFhA3K2g)
Bjoreidalen
Bjoreidalen is one of the classic bird localities on Hardangervidda. It is especially known for its wading birds, with as many as 17 of the 19 wader species that nest in Hordaland.
![Langavassmyrane looking towards Langavatn.](https://www.grind.no/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/bilder/sted/232/eid_39.jpg?itok=TWhBEzeV)
Langavassmyrane
The Ruff lek on Langvassmyrane is the only known phenomenon of its kind on Hardangervidda. Every year it attracts hens from the whole plateau. The marsh is also the richest wetland in the county. This green oasis is located in a rocky moraine landscape a few hours walking distance south of Dyranut.
![Brandvikneset](https://www.grind.no/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/bilder/sted/232/stord_18.jpg?itok=kdiECMrN)
![Hystadmarka, Stord](https://www.grind.no/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/bilder/sted/1/kvh_212-1_gravhaug212.jpg?itok=WN_nSl1Q)
Hystad- burial mounds
The biggest collection of prehistoric burial relics in Stord is to be found in Hystadmarka. There are still 16 burial mounds and two stone rings visible here; finds that span from the Bronze Age to the Viking Age in time.
![Spring in the black alder forest of Hystadsmarkjo.](https://www.grind.no/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/bilder/sted/232/stord_8.jpg?itok=uKjQ61DI)
Hystad- the black alder forest
One of the biggest black alder forests in the country is in Hystadmarkjo. Along the well prepared trail through the forest you can experience an exceptional nature with an unusual abundance of exuberant plant species. But what has laid the foundation for this richness?
![Iglatjødno](https://www.grind.no/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/bilder/sted/232/stord_44.jpg?itok=MRGFOnX6)
![The limestone quarry on the east side of Storsøya Island](https://www.grind.no/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/bilder/sted/232/stord_49.jpg?itok=X-nbnmTq)
Storsøya Island
On Storsøya Island, English ivy grows nearly everywhere. It creeps along the ground and climbs all the way to the top of the tree trunks. Together with holly, the trees of juniper, yew and an unusual pine forest keep the island green the whole year 'round.