The limestone in Denmark is lying near the soil surface in a stretch from Thy, through Himmerland and Djursland continuing through Mid-Seeland to the island Mon at south-east. On Djursland the limestone is exposed along the eastern coast in up to c. 10 m high cliffs. Limestone makes the soil very alkalic and poor in some nutrients. A number of   plants are characteristic on chalky ground. The picture shows limestone cliffs near Sangstrup on the tip of Djursland. The cliffs near Sangstrup are really a visit worth during low tide. The sea shore is not sand but limestone and allmost look like the tropical coral reefs with lots of interesting organisms.

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