Hallandsås nordsluttning, Naturreservat

On the northern slope of Hallandsås you will find a very hilly terrain dominated by deciduous forest. In several places there are magnificent views of Laholmsbukten and the surrounding plains.

Wooded slope and open views

The Hallandsås north slope nature reserve is adjacent to the urban area of Båstad and extends east to Östra Karup. Mixed deciduous forests grow on the slopes. The upper parts are dominated by beech forest, with elements of swamp forest in wetter areas. Up on the ridge, the forest landscape breaks off with a more open landscape, and in places offers a magnificent view of Laholmsbukten.

Outdoor life

There are no facilities for outdoor life, but several roads cross the agricultural area up on the ridge. Skåneleden (SL1 coast to coast, stage 15) starts in Båstad and passes the reserve on its way to Brammarp. Along the route there are several burial mounds, some from the Bronze Age. Nearby nature reserves are Lyadalen Link to another website and Axelstorps skogar Link to another website which are linked by Axeltorpsslingan Link to another website, opens in new window (9 km) which also starts and ends in Båstad. Remember to take your rubbish home.

In English

Welcome to Hallandsås nordsluttning (the northern slope) and Täppesås Nature Reserves

An old cultural landscape with pastures and fields is found on top of this spur of the Hallandsåsen Ridge. Here you also have spectacular views across the Laholm Bay. Forest starts on the slopes down to Båstad and the coast. The open landscape turns into a diverse broad-leaved deciduous forest with rippling streams in the ravines.

The Bjäre Peninsula is one of the first places where humans settled after the Ice Age. The open landscape contains many ancient remains from different eras, everything from the Bronze Age 3,000 years ago until the cultivated landscape of the 19th century. Within the reserve you find a number of cup and ring marks; small indentations in stones where sacrifices were made to ensure rich crops and good health. Stone walls bear witness to the hard work involved in cultivating the soil.

Multi-layered forests with a mix of trees grow on the slopes. Beech, elm, ash and birch dominate, interspersed with oak, Norway maple and wild cherry. Hazel, bird cherry and elder grow beneath the trees. On steep sections and along streams, the forest mainly consists of small-leaved lime and Norway maple.

The field layer is rich in herbs includingdog's mercury, woodruff and perennial honesty. In the wettest areas are alder swamp forests and plants such as alternate-leaved golden-saxifrage, marsh hawk's-beard, and marsh valerian. Shady and humid areas with old forest containing many mosses and lichens havethe highest biological values.

Regulations

Within Hallandsås nordsluttning Nature Reserve it is forbidden to:

• camp or park caravans or campers,
• light fires,
• drive motor vehicles other than on designated roads and parking areas.

Within Täppesås Nature Reserve it is forbidden to:

• disturb wildlife near nests, lairs, burrows, or similar,
• bring unleashed dogs,
• light fires,
• camp or park caravans or campers,
• ride,
• pick or dig up flowers, herbs, grasses, mosses or lichens,
• break off branches or in other ways damage shrubs or trees.