Älvkarleby
Rounded stones and orange-glowing sea buckthorns by a dazzling, roaring or thundering sea! At Billudden, Uppsalaåsen extends as an elongated headland into the sea. The headland offers a beautiful and unique landscape with exciting plants and geology. Billha…
Gropholmarna is the name of two islands in the Dalälven, just south of the outlet. With reliable ice in winter or with a reliable craft, you can reach the islands themselves. Otherwise, you can experience the reserve by hiking the Upplandsleden trail along…
In Spjutholmen Nature Reserve you can experience many different natural environments. In the north you will find boulder-rich land with spruce forests that are 100-150 years old. Along the Dalälven there are many exciting plants and animals. Spjutholmen Nat…
The Gustav Walls have nothing to do with ancient stone walls or masons. Mur comes from the word myr, a wetland. In this case, a huge marsh. Here, with rubber boots on, you can look for beautiful orchids. For example, blood keys but also mosses and sedges. T…
Lake Sävasjön is an obvious visit for nature lovers. The reserve consists of a small lake with surrounding deciduous and coniferous forest. Just north of Sävasjön you can hike on the Gästrikeleden trail. From the forest road east of the reserve you can walk…
Häcksören is the last headland before the waters of the Dalälven flow into Gävle Bay and the Bothnian Sea. Häcksören is perhaps best known as an area for outdoor life. The reserve is criss-crossed by several different paths and is used extensively throughou…
