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Oset och Rynningeviken

Örebro  >  Sweden

The Oset Nature Reserve was formed in 1968 and Rynningeviken in 1995. Since then, the areas have been gradually expanded and joined together.

Added* by Thomas Belso
Most recent update 18 Ιουλίου 2023

Description

Oset och Rynningeviken are two adjacent nature reserves that cover an area of 740 hectares on land that was previously a garbage dump and industrial area. After many years of restoration a great natural area has emerged. Just north of the river Svartån lies Rynningeviken, with its enclosed pasturelands, lakeside woodlands, shallow coves thick with reeds and an outstanding view across Lake Hjälmaren. It is also the site of Naturens hus (the House of Nature), a nature centre offering a café, a nature school and information about nature.

The Oset wetlands with their rich bird life are located south of river Svartån. The foot and cycle paths around the entire area also work as embankments to control water levels. In the spring, the flooded shore meadows are recreated inside the embankments – and multitudes of breeding birds congregate near the shallow pools.

Details

Access

Oset och Rynningeviken is easy accessible: In just a few minutes you can get there by bike from central Örebro. The area has bird hides, picnic areas, bicycle and walking paths as well as the House of Nature. You can cycle, walk or use a wheelchair on the walking paths in the nature reserve (there are minor differences in elevation at some points). There is more information posted at the larger car parks. Click on a P in the map to get directions to a parking. Of the two areas Oset has the most birds. During migration often many waders can be observerd there.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Beach , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , Reedbeds

Conditions

Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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