Uvberget

Adjacent to Alstasjön just west of Örsundsbro is a 30 m high rocky outcrop. From the top, where the cliffs plunge steeply downwards, you get a nice view of the Örsundaån valley. Uvberget nature reserve is small but varied. Combine the excursion with a swim at the adjacent Alstabadet.

Parking is available at Alstabadet. From here, follow the gravel road back to the highway and turn right. After about ten meters you will see a reserve sign on the left, it may be a little hidden by the greenery. Here begins the path that takes you up to the top of Uvberget.

The hike goes through deciduous forest with hazel and old lichen-covered oaks. The land has been used for grazing for a long time, but even though no animals have grazed here for thirty years, you can still find typical pasture plants here. One particular plant that can be found on the top of Uvberget is tulkört. The tulkört wants to grow warm, dry and bright and has its northern border in southern Uppland. Thanks to the tulkört, there are also plenty of the black-red knight bark beetle that mainly lives on that plant.

Feel free to bring a coffee and sit down on the rocks at the top. It is also nice to have a coffee at the bathing area, where there are picnic benches and dry toilets.

Remember that special rules apply in nature reserves, information is available on the entrance signs.

Services: Parking, information boards, bathing area, dry toilets

Manager and responsible for maintenance: Naturskyddsföreningen Enköping, Enköpings kommun and Upplandsstiftelsen in cooperation