Kapplasse
Stentorget
Skogen
Stentorget
Kapplasseklippan

Kapplasse

Nature reserve
Near parking
Near toilet

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County: Uppsala län

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Sometimes soft rocks facing the sea and sometimes angular, dense forest and vast shingle fields. Kapplasse on the Hållnäs coast is a rugged and exciting nature reserve. On a calm summer day you can enjoy the sun by the sea, on a stormy fall day the rushing waves show how they shape the rocks and stones.

Standing at the edge of Kapplasse's largest stone square is a powerful experience. In front of you, a giant field of rounded stones and boulders spreads out on a slope that slopes down to the sea. To the north, the sea is open as far as the eye can see. The land elevation at Kapplasse is about 60 cm in 100 years. 2-3,000 years ago, the top of the stone square was at sea level.

From the parking lot there is an 800 m long path through spruce forest to the largest shingle field. The path continues over the pebbles and ends at a viewpoint. From there you can continue out to sea and look for the Kaplasseklippan itself, an almost rauk-shaped rock on the beach. It's easy to walk through the forest, but the last bit across the stone square gets a bit bumpy, as do the rocks along the beach. Wear proper shoes if you want to venture out here.

Also take the opportunity to visit the Sikhjälma harbor, which is right next to Kapplasse!

Remember that special rules apply in nature reserves, click on the link to the regulations to read more.

Services: Parking, path.

Administrator: County Administrative Board

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Year of protection: 1971, new decision 2016

Area: 82 ha

Municipality: Tierp

Landowners: State, private

Administrator: County Administrative Board in Uppsala County

Type of protection: Nature reserve, Natura 2000

Kapplasse is located on the Hållnäs Peninsula in northernmost Uppland.

By car: From road 76, turn off towards Hållnäs kyrka at Skärplinge. Continue for about 8 km, towards Hållnäs church, until you reach a junction where a sign points left towards Sikhjälma fishing port. Turn in here and continue until you see a parking lot and reserve sign on the right.

By bus: The nearest bus stop is Sikhjälma vägskäl. From here it is just under 2.5 km walk to Kapplasse.

In the reserve it is forbidden to:

destroy or damage any solid natural object or surface formation, dig, hoe or otherwise damage the soil surface
break branches, fell or otherwise damage living or dead trees or shrubs
digging up plants
collecting or removing insects or other invertebrates, with the exception of collecting or picking individual specimens for species identification
deliberately disturbing wildlife
make a fire or barbecue in a place other than one specially prepared by the reserve manager
bring an unleashed dog or other loose pet,
drive a motorized vehicle,
set up a motorized vehicle, caravan or trailer or similar,
put up permanent markings, signs or similar, or make an inscription,
without the permission of the County Administrative Board, use the area for organized competitions or exercises, camp activities or the like.