Hällefors
The Murstensdalen nature reserve is the second largest and most wilderness-like of the nature reserves in Örebro County after Kindla. It is a quiet and untouched wilderness with deep ravines, plateaus with old pine forests, stretches of marshes, ponds and l…
The Grängshytteforsarna nature reserve has the longest stretches of rapids in the county, after Järleån. Here the Rastälven takes off and forms a three kilometer long stretch of rapids before it calms down again. The Rastälven downstream of Grängshyttan is…
The Skålen nature reserve protects valuable coniferous forests that grow on nutrient-rich, calcareous soil. Limestone coniferous forests are one of our country's most protected environments. They are rich in species, and a number of unusual plants and soil…
The Skatviksgrottorna nature reserve has been established to protect a pair of cave-like limestone formations, just next to Björskogsnäs. Karst caves When the water of the stream has flowed down the slope for thousands of years, the limestone has dissolved…
The Sundsjömarken nature reserve is an untouched mosaic of marshes, old-growth forests and quiet forest lakes. In large parts, you have to make your way through unpaved terrain, but give it a try - here you can experience a real wilderness where the caperca…
The Lampahöjd nature reserve offers dramatic terrain with slopes and cliffs. Up on the heights stands a sparse, late-growing pine forest with elements of bare rocky ground, where the view of the surrounding landscape is miles wide. Forest with long continui…
The old-growth forest in the Gällsjöhöjden nature reserve has been untouched for a long time. Large pines and aged spruces with traces of three-toed woodpeckers contribute to the feeling of wilderness. There are also plenty of capercaillie here. Old forest…
The Blecktjärnsskogen nature reserve is located in Karlskoga and Hällefors municipalities, between Karlskoga and Loka. The area borders on the Murstensdalen nature reserve. The area contains valuable natural forests and many interesting species of fungi, li…
The Brunnshyttebäcken nature reserve is protected as a nature reserve for the sake of the trout. Here and in the adjacent lakes there is a local strain of trout, the so-called Brunnshytte trout. It is also home to the river pearl mussel, which lives in clos…
The Knuthöjdsmossen nature reserve and the nearby Hammarmossen are both very special bogs. The hundreds of pools make the bogs a paradise for a variety of birds. The little grebe has become something of a celebrity in Knuthöjdsmossen. But on your walk along…
The nature reserve covers the whole of Limmingsbäcken and its valley. Trout, pearl mussels and crayfish thrive in the watercourse. The surrounding limestone coniferous forest is rich in species, with many different types of plants, fungi and lichens. Among…
The Upper Sävälven nature reserve consists of spruce forests, deciduous burns and marshes along the winding course of the Sävälven. Near the river, the forest is herb-rich and lush, and rare lichens and fungi thrive in the untouched parts of the forest. Ric…
Lokadalen Nature Reserve offers dramatic scenery and traces of cultural history. Hanging lichen-covered spruce trees, ravines, and old untouched forest. An old road leads up the steep valley side from the old cabin site between the lakes. Deep rift valley L…
In the Djupa dalen nature reserve you will encounter a distinctive valley with alternating old-growth forest and young forest on the valley sides. A stream at the bottom of the valley is home to the unique Djupa valley trout, and both woodpeckers and wood g…
The Siksandshöjden nature reserve consists of a small hilly moor and forest area with several small lakes. Here you will encounter a varied nature with a strong wilderness character. Old forest with traces of fire The forest in the area is dominated by coni…
