klyftorna

Klyftorna is a Swedish toponym that translates to “the clefts” or “the fissures.” The base word klyfta means a narrow opening or split in rock, soil, or ground, and the plural definite form klyftorna is used when referring to one or more such features in a landscape. Because it is a descriptive name rather than a single, fixed place, there is no universal location known as Klyftorna; different regions may use the term to label a local group of crevices, ravines, or gorges.

Geographically, features called klyftorna typically occur in rugged, rocky terrains where natural processes such as erosion or tectonic activity have produced cracks and breaks in the landscape. The specific appearance of klyftorna—whether as narrow splits, deep ravines, or a network of fissures—depends on local geology and geomorphological history.

In usage, klyftorna can appear in maps, hiking guides, and regional descriptions, serving as a descriptive element rather than a formal, standalone entity. The term also appears in cultural contexts, where it can symbolize wild or inaccessible terrain in folklore or regional identity, or be used metaphorically to denote divisions or gaps within a community or society.

See also: klyfta, toponymy, geographic toponyms in Sweden.