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Storkläppen

Småland  >  Sweden

Lighthouse on an island with barren outer archipelago nature.

Added* by Wilhelm Wadstein
Most recent update 19 December 2024
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Description

Storkläppen is a small island with a former manned lighthouse station located in the Tjust archipelago. The area around Storkläppen is known for its rugged beauty and is a popular spot for boating. The island is barren with a few small bushes in the crevices of the rocks. Nice cove between Stor- and Västerkläppen where ducks and waders forage.

Details

Access

Storkläppen is located in the Tjust archipelago in Småland's northern archipelago, northeast of Västervik. Te only way to reach Storkläppen is by boat. You can either rent a boat or join a guided tour from Västervik. There is a pier in the lagoon. During the summer months, there are ferry services that operate between Västervik and the outer islands of the archipelago.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Sea , Scattered trees and bushes , Beach

Conditions

Mountainous , Slippery , No shadow , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Autumn , Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Top 5 birds

Rock Pipit
1. Rock Pipit
(Anthus petrosus)
Razorbill
2. Razorbill
(Alca torda)
Black Guillemot
3. Black Guillemot
(Cepphus grylle)
Arctic Skua
4. Arctic Skua
(Stercorarius parasiticus)
Common Guillemot
5. Common Guillemot
(Uria aalge)

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