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Limhamns kalkbrott (quarry)

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A wide open now abandoned chalk quarry with a magnificent view.

Added* by Anders Larsson
Most recent update 3 December 2024

Description

Lihamns kalkbrott is a vast area 1300 x 800 meters and 65 meters deep and the view is quite spectacular. The quarry has been closed since 1994 and over the years the nature has taken controle over the area with some bushes and reeds in the shallow ponds at the bottom

The area is closed, with the exception of guided tours (see link to homepage further below) but there is a path along the edge of the quarry. The species that occupy the site are scarce Little Ringed Plover , Western Marsh Harrier and Peregrine Falcon.

Details

Access

If going by bus take number 4 from Malmö central station towards Bunkeflo and step of at Hammars parkväg or bus 33 and step of att Malmö Kalkbrottet.

If going by car, drive towards Limhamn and turn in to Kalkbrottsvägen, park next to the quarry ( E of ther road). Or drive to the vantage point at the NE side and park there.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

If beeing able to catch one of the guided tours, it is really worth it, the site is as spectacular from the bottom of the quarry.

Links

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