Juteberget, utsiktsplats

At the top of Juteberget you have a mile-wide view of the plain south of Borensberg. On clear days you can see Linköping Cathedral. The viewpoint is surrounded by old pine forest with gnarled and windswept old pines. At the top there is an old ancient castle. Near Juteberget runs the small but beautiful Sticksjöbäcken stream and there is also a biotope-protected old pine forest in the area.

Many battles have taken place around the ancient castle. In January 1568, there was a battle between Swedes and a Danish force. The Seven Years' War was in progress and Erik XIV was the regent. The battle resulted in a crushing defeat for the Swedish forces. This meant that the important fortifications at Kungs Norrby were destroyed and Norrbyhus Castle was burnt down. Juteberget is said to have been named after the battles with the Danes.

There is also a sturdy oak bench to rest on and an information sign about Juteberget and all the places the view shows.

Marked detour from the trail.

Source: Naturkartan Motala (2021-06-18/eb)