Rättvik
In the northern part of Rättvik municipality, just outside Furudal, lies the nature reserve Vindförbergs udde. It is a pebble ridge that runs out into Lake Oresjön and forms a long southern end. With its sparse old pine forest and fine views, it is a beauti…
Here it is the flowers that provide the greatest experience! Here you'll find the lovely bluebell, spring pea and torta flowers, but also the magnificent orchid guckusko. The area consists of a spruce forest with a large number of deciduous trees, mainly as…
Amtjämsbrottet is a disused limestone quarry, protected as a nature reserve thanks to its geologically interesting formations and large number of fossils. The leafy old quarry is also a beautiful and unusual place to visit with its steep sides, lush vegetat…
The Huvudklitten nature reserve is located on the eastern slope of Ärteråsberget, one mile north of Furudal. The area is home to spruce forests with large trees and a lot of dead wood. Old spruces and dead wood are two things that are becoming increasingly…
Trollmosseskogen is located in the far north of Rättvik municipality. The forest's distinctly fire-affected forest has few equivalents in the county. The forest consists of old naturally occurring coniferous forest dominated by pine. Along streams, the vege…
Enån is close to Rättvik's urban area and the area has long been used in many different ways. Schools have outdoor days here, associations hold their training sessions here and the general public jog, pick mushrooms or walk their dogs. There is, for example…
Welcome to the Ice Kingdom of the North. Despite the name, forest fires have played a major role in the character of the nature reserve. Because of all the boulders, it is difficult to get around the area. Nifelhem has an old pine forest with elements of sp…
Fräkentjärnarna is located in the northernmost corner of Rättvik, right next to the border with Gävleborg County. The forest is old and heavily affected by fire. In the Fräkentjärnarna nature reserve, you can get acquainted with something that is becoming i…
Imagine vast expanses of marshland and large contiguous forests. And then you mix them up a bit, so that there is a bit of everything everywhere. This is what it looks like in the Blåbergsåsflyten nature reserve. The marshes have high value because they hav…
On the eastern shore of Lake Norra Ockran lies this deciduous forest nature reserve. The calcareous soil gives a lush flora to the area - here you can find wood anemone, witch hazel and thistle. If you are visiting the area, do so via forest roads from Silv…
Jutjärn Nature Reserve consists of a small pond with a peculiar water flow, as well as exciting alpine meadows and flower meadows. Both the vegetation and the geology are of great interest here. The high pH value of Jutjärn creates a habitat that few organi…
Over the millennia, the flow of Österängsån has created a beautiful and treacherous ravine through the landscape. In places it is 250 meters wide and 20 meters deep. The Gärdsgruvan nature reserve is a smaller "neighbor" to the Enåns nature reserve, which i…
Tranumyren is one of the few unaffected bogs in these parts. The surrounding land contains limestone, which has affected the bog in the form of rich vegetation in some parts. It is easy to get out onto the bog, as a road runs along one edge, but it can be d…
Joggers, skiers, and dog walkers have been enjoying these grounds for a long time. The Enån River lies northeast of the town of Rättvik and spans about four kilometers of the valley through which the river flows. Photo: Dalarna County Administrative Board R…
