Ältsjöstigen

Name: Ältsjöstigen
Rating: 4.1

Hiking
Near Public Transport

4.095811051693405 of 5 stars

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County: Uppsala län
6799.60 km away from you

Trail details

Length 2.5 km

Actions

Description

The small Ältsjön is a recreated lake. In the 19th century, the water was lowered to create new farmland. In 2002, a dam was built in the outlet and the water was raised again by about 1 m. This meant that the reeds decreased and birds such as whooper swan, brown harrier, graylag goose and goldeneye returned.

The lake is surrounded by a hilly landscape with open rocks and mixed forests with lots of oak. Former fields and pastures have become overgrown, but meadow plants such as cowslip still exist, and in the southern part you can see grove plants such as lungwort. On old deciduous trees you can find lungwort, which requires old forest and fresh air.

There is a 2.4 km long path around the lake. You can stop at the picnic and barbecue area in the middle of the western side of the lake.

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Activities And Facilities

Accessibility

The nearest bus stop is Länna Löt, which is located along road 282, 500 m from the trailhead.

South of the lake there is a parking lot. A small wooden sign showing the way is located along road 282 a little before Länna, when you come from Uppsala.