Sikareveln vandringsstig

Sikareveln extends straight out into Möckeln lake and has a fantastic shoreline on both sides. Here you can enjoy the impressive surroundings that were created by the ice sheet!

Sikareveln
is a glacial formation and is a popular resting place and overnight stop
connected to the canoe trail in Helge å. It is also a magical spot for viewing
the sunset. Here you can enjoy the crackling of the fire by the fireplaces and
relax at rest areas. You will find sandy beaches on both the north and south sides of the sandbank and a virtually 360-degree beach experience at the farthest point of the sandbank.

You can spend the night here – both in the
lean-to shelter and tents. You need a canoe check to stay overnight. You
can buy this at the tourist information center in Älmhult and elsewhere.

Traces from the Ice Age

Sikareveln
consists of glacial material (stone, gravel and sand) that meltwater from the
ice cap brought with it in long tunnels under the ice when it retreated about
15,000 years ago. Sikareveln like some other islands in Möckeln forms a side
branch of Älmhultsåsen which stretches in a southwest/northeast valley between
Osby and Möckelns eastern shoreline. The islands are connected but only the
upper parts stick out and are visible with the naked eye. Presumably, the
sandbank consists of glacial material right down to the bedrock.

The sandbank
cleans the water that slowly moves through the sedimants. The groundwater is
then pushed through the lake bed and forms groundwater reservoirs between
layers of soil and rocks under the lake. Möckeln is a drinking water
source for Älmhult municipality.

The walking trail is not marked.