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From the top of Bispberg Hill, the view is fantastic. You can see plains dotted with fertile fields, farms, and forests in between. The hill isn’t just special for its view. It’s also a good example of a south-facing hill. Jätteklacken is permanently off-li…
Säterdalen is a varied landscape with steep ravines and rolling forested hills. The Ljusterån River winds its way along the bottom of the ravine. A hiking trail runs through the valley along the banks of the Ljusterån. Here you’ll find unique and stunningly…
The area around Dammsjön is of great geological value. It is home to southern Dalarna’s best-formed wind-blown sand dunes, with distinct, gentle dunes. The shifting sandy soil supports a unique flora and fauna that have adapted to these conditions. For exam…
Following the trail through the spruce forest and arriving at the marsh where the lady’s slipper blooms—that’s quite an experience! Be sure to visit in mid-June if you want to witness one of the county’s best floral spectacles. Anyone who has never seen a w…
The Nerigården Nature Reserve is located on a slope leading down toward Lake Stora Ulvsjön. The deciduous forest, now rich in spruce, was once used for both forest grazing and haymaking. Few traces of this remain today, but with a keen eye, these traces can…
