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Långanskogen is the county's largest contiguous alpine swamp forest. The dense, dark, damp forest is home to many rare species, especially mosses and lichens. Walking in Långanskogen gives a feeling of being in a jungle. But it is difficult to walk in place…
A hike on winding paths through Gässlösa offers wonderful experiences of both greenery and birdsong. If you walk up Böstesberget in Gässlösa, a breathtaking view of the Himledalen valley awaits. On a clear day, you can see Kattegat about 15 kilometers away.…
Skärte consists of two hills with heath forest separated by a stream ravine. Stenån flows through the ravine. There are no marked paths but it is quite easy to get around in the forest. There are several interesting vascular plants in the ravine, such as bl…
Hallagården is a hill on which a 100-year-old heath oak forest grows with elements of pine. The oaks are so-called scrub oaks - late-grown, weak and often crooked trees. The old trees are home to many exciting lichens. Scrub oak forests are often found on m…
Gamla Köpstad Norra consists of the islands Rödskär and Svartskär. At low tide, it is possible to get to Rödskär via a rocky shore, which has made the island a popular destination for excursions. The islands are also popular with birds and access to Svartsk…
In Prästgårdsåsen, the oak forest dominates and many of the trees are between 130-150 years old. The reserve also has an oak-hazel grove where ferns and goldenrod grow. The reserve is easy to walk in at times, despite the fact that there are no landscaped p…
Hovgård is an old gravel pit that has been transformed over time into a valuable sandy soil environment with sunlit slopes and sandy patches. A paradise for animals that seek sun, warmth, abundant flowers and good environments for nesting in sand. The land…
Nabben consists of heathy beech forest. There are a number of red-listed species here. In addition to beech forest, there are also small areas of deciduous swamp forest along a small stream. The reserve is part of Åkulla bokskogar, a collective name for aro…
Jällsjö is a hilly forest area consisting mainly of older beech forest. The reserve is just over a kilometre from Åkulla beech forests, which is one of Sweden's foremost beech forest areas. There are no marked trails in Jällsjö, but it is relatively easy to…
Åkullaboket is a beautiful beech forest reserve in the heart of Åkulla beech forests. The reserve has high experiential values for those interested in nature, but also for those interested in the cultural environment and outdoor life. The area consists, amo…
Himmelsberg is a nature reserve located between Skällinge and Rolfstorp. It is a forested peaked mountain that rises in the beautifully idyllic Skärtedalen. A visit to Himmelsberg is suitable for those who do not mind a hilly environment, want to get out in…
The Sik nature reserve consists of flat grazed coastal meadows and a large marine area. Shallow bottoms offer important food and form the basis for a rich bird life together with fine nesting opportunities on the beach meadows. Whitefish is part of a long s…
Joastorp is a scenic area with oak forest in the southeast and more open pastures with old large trees in the northwest. These two parts are linked by a beautiful and well-kept lane. It is relatively easy to get around in the area. The reserve is beautiful…
Lapparetorpet is a hilly forest area beautifully situated next to the western shore of Lake Furesjön. The northern half of the reserve is dominated by beech forests with elements of oak and other tree species, while the southern half is more coniferous. In…
The stunningly scenic area around Tjolöholm Castle on Kungsbackafjorden is one of the most valuable forest areas in Halland County. No less than 117 red-listed and 192 regionally interesting species have been found in the 445-hectare nature reserve. The are…
