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Västanå Naturreservat

Småland  >  Sweden

Nature reserve on the banks of Lake Vättern with coniferous and deciduous forest. The Röttleån stream also flows through the reserve. A good site for songbirds.

Added* by Joakim F
Most recent update 28 marts 2024

Description

Västanå Naturreservat has a great variety with pine heath on the top, the deciduous forest, the beach, the valley and the river provide the conditions for a rich birdlife. There are also many nice views and a waterfall here. You can also see resting migratory birds both in the forest and on the water.

Details

Access

Västanå Naturreservat is located 25 km north of the city of Jönköping on the eastern banks of Lake Vättern. There are good parking facilities at the reserve and nice marked trails. Click on a P in the map for directions to a parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Valley , Lake , Beach , Mountain , River

Conditions

Mountainous

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration , Spring

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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