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Mandelblomman gör backarna vitprickiga på våren.
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Rinnebäcksravinen, nature reserve

Nature reserve

County: Skåne län
6307.33 km away from you

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Description

When the last ice sheet melted, the meltwater carved out the winding shape of the Rinnebäcksravin. Historically, the ravine was used as a drove road to bring grazing animals to and from the pastures. Today the area is used for recreation and for enjoying nature, although visitors still have to share the site with the grazing animals. Once down in the valley, it is easy to be transported back to ancient times and enjoy the babbling sound of the water and the flowers on the slopes.

The terrain is steep and difficult to access, but the adjacent cycle path on the south side and a mown grass strip on the north side allow most people to experience the area's charm. For those descending into the valley itself, proper footwear is recommended - after rain, welly boots or sturdy walking boots are recommended.

Activities And Facilities

The Rinnebäcksravinen is a remnant from historic grazing practices. The valley was used for a long time as a drove road to bring grazing animals to and from the pastures, and grazing has left its mark on the flora. The area is still grazed today, maintaining the species composition of plants such as meadow saxifrage, dwarf thistle, and spiny restharrow. The shrubs and trees are also typical of historic pastures, with scattered specimens of crab apple, wild cherry, hawthorn, and oak. This vegetation, in turn favours birds such as common whitethroat and linnet. Parts of the site are dominated by nutrient-rich flora including false oat grass, cock’s foot, common mouse-ear, and white clover.

The area is also of geological interest. Down in the ravine, clay-rich moraine is exposed and kept visible by natural erosion - this is one of the few areas in Southwestern Skåne where this type of material is naturally exposed.

The nearest bus stops are Ministervägen and Excellensen.

The nearest bus stops are Ministervägen and Excellensen. On Skånetrafiken's website or app you can search for a suitable route.

Within the area, special rules and restrictions apply to the right of public access.

For example, it is forbidden to

have a dog unleashed
make fires
camping
cycling
ride a horse

**In addition to regulations and prohibitions in other laws and regulations, it is forbidden to

dig or otherwise damage solid natural objects or surface formations.
picking or digging up plants
deliberately disturbing wildlife including grazing animals
riding horses
riding a bicycle
making fires
camping
driving a motorized vehicle
bring an unleashed dog
put up a blackboard, poster, sign, poster, inscription, signpost or similar - information signs, reserve signs and boundary markers are excluded.