Ljungavången, Naturreservat

Ljungavången Nature Reserve was established primarily to protect the area's rare and endangered amphibians. In the small ponds and on the easily dug sandy soils, the rare onion frog thrives, which here has one of its largest populations in the country.

One of the onion frog's strongest strongholds

Over the years, Ljungavången has been used as grazing land, fields and gravel extraction. In the area's small waters and marl pits, the onion frog has long had one of its strongest strongholds in the country. Since Ljungavången was set aside as a nature reserve, overgrown ponds have been restored and new ones have been created to benefit the amphibians.

Other amphibians

The onion frog may be the biggest rarity in the reserve, but there are seven other species. The reserve is home to the beautiful green leaf frog, the bell frog and the unusual long-legged frog. Both great and lesser newts are found in the ponds.

Not only amphibians

In addition to the many amphibians, there are also deer and hares in the reserve. Grey herons, buzzards, red kites and kestrels are often seen in the area.

Outdoor life

The area lacks outdoor recreation facilities, but the frogs' special spring song can be experienced from a distance. If you are interested in more than amphibians, you can combine your visit with walking the 12 km long Gårdlösaleden Link to another website. that passes by the reserve. It is a nature and culture walk that starts and ends at Smedstorp station. Along the way, there will be stops for both ship settlements, quarries and lime kilns while passing by the reserve Listarumsåsen with its pebble ridges. Remember to bring your trash home.