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Sandsjöbacka

Västra Götalands län / Hallands län  >  Sweden

The Sandsjöbacka Nature Reserve is a large natural area that stretches between Kungsbacka in the south and Gothenburg in the north.

Added* by Gabriel
Most recent update 15 July 2022

Description

The Sandsjöbacka Nature Reserve is best known for its heather moors. Further north in the reserve, the forest dominates, largely coniferous forest, but also some deciduous forest. There are also several bogs and nutrient-poor lakes. The varied nature gives rise to a varied flora and fauna. Here live, among other things, moose, badger, fox, weasel, hare, mink and more than 150 species of birds, including Whooper Swan, Common Crane, Wood Lark, Great Crested Grebe, Eurasian Green Woodpecker, Black Woodpecker, Eurasian Nightjar, Black Grouse and Goldcrest.

Details

Access

In Sandsjöbacka there are many trails you can follow to explore the area. On the map you see a 14 km circular trail through varied landscapes with coniferous forest mixed with rocks, beech forest and pastures with grazing horses. Along the trail you pass several small lakes. You can easily shorten the route. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Moors/heathland , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake

Conditions

Hilly , Wet , Open landscape , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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