Sätravallen - Bjärka Säby, Östgötaleden

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The stage follows paths and smaller roads through the changing oak landscape. On the way, the Säby Västerskogs nature reserve is passed, a primeval coniferous forest with a lot of dead wood in the form of dry rakes, tall stumps and flames. Soon after, also Bjärka-Säby ekäng, a well-established hay meadow. The end of the stage goes through the magnificent manor landscape with the Old and New Castles in a beautiful oak landscape. Part of the stretch is an old church path where churchgoers used to get to and from the church.

Shelter is available at Sätravallen and Stora Mörken.

Unique about the route:

• It is possible to take a bus to/from the start and end point.
• Hiking through a nature reserve with primeval forest.
• The surroundings at Bjärka-Säby are beautiful manor surroundings with castles, parks and horse paddocks.

Facilities:

• In Sätravallen there is a wind shelter with a barbecue area. There is also parking for 5 cars.
• At Stora Mörken there is a wind shelter with barbecue area, picnic table, dry toilet and dustbin.
• At the entrance to the nature reserve Säby Västerskog there is a rest area with a barbecue.
• In Nya Slottet Bjärka-Säby there are toilets and drinking water refills. There is also parking and a swimming area here.

If you travel by public transport to or from Sätravallen, the nearest stop is in the community of Bestorp. There is a marked connecting trail and it meets the main tap at a crossroads about 1 km north of Sätravallen. The hike will then be approximately 12 km.

(publ 2023-08-24/eb)