Ramsö, Naturreservat

The island of Ramsö, located in Lake Mien, is unique in Scandinavia! It is home to rhyolite, a rock formed from hardened lava and ash from an ancient volcano or a meteorite impact - there are various theories about the origin of the crater-shaped lake.

The lake is the deepest in the county, with a maximum depth of 43 meters north of Ramsö. The water is clear and nutrient-poor. The rhyolite is visible in several places on the island. The rock has a very dense, grainy groundmass with scattered larger mineral grains. In lava rocks, there are also often blisters caused by gas bubbles.

Ramsö is a geological reserve and the forest is not subject to any special protection regulations. Creeping spruce grows along the shores, and the island also has plenty of wood sorrel, toothwort, wood anemone, wood anemone and spring onions.

The reserve can only be reached by boat. There are no special facilities for visitors on the island, nor is there a hiking trail. There is a private cottage on the island, please respect that it is not for public use.