Prästamarken, Naturreservat

Year of protection: 2007

Municipality: Karlskrona

Characteristics: Beech forest, oak forest, hedgerow

Area: 33 hectares

Landowners: State, private and Karlskrona municipality

Manager: Blekinge County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve

Prästamarken nature reserve is just over 20 kilometres outside Karlskrona town centre.

There are several well-used paths leading into the nature reserve from the areas of detached housing in the south-east part of Lyckeby and from older residential areas on the eastern side of the nature reserve. Take road 28 heading eastwards out of Karlskrona. After about 10 kilometres, join the E22 going east. Turn off to the right at Lösen to reach the nature reserve.

You can also take the E22 to Lösen and turn off towards Prästamarken.

You are welcome to visit Prästmarken, but please note that it is not allowed to

• damage the ground
• destroy or damage any fixed natural object or surface formation
• damage stone walls or cairns
• unduly disturb wildlife
• damage growing or dead trees and bushes or vegetation in general
• bring an unleashed dog other than for hunting
• drive a vehicle
• ride a horse or bicycle
• camping or setting up a caravan or motor home
• light a fire
• use a radio, CD player or the like in a disruptive manner or otherwise cause disturbing noise
• use the area for competitions or exercises that may disturb nature or the public's outdoor life
• affix a board, poster, poster, sign, inscription or similar device.

Without permission from the county administrative board, you may not

• collect butterflies or beetles
• conduct scientific research involving sampling or the installation of equipment.