NATURE EXPERIENCE
The surroundings of Gagnef in Dalarna has a beautiful and varied landscape for all kind of experiences.
As a visitor you can enjoy nature with the deep forests, many lakes, rushing rivers, exciting wilderness, quiet paths,
inviting meadows, authentic farms and a fantastic rich flora and fauna.
There are many opportunities to enjoy yourself with all kind of activities and interesting culture.
Gagnef has 20 nature reserves and also many rivers floating through the countryside.
The many fäbods (summer farms) with their rich grazing land are interesting oases in the otherwise dominant forest land.
Powerful rapids and untouched lakes contributes to a fantastic natural experience.
In this fantastic nature you can make beautiful walkingtours, from little daytrips until tours of more days.
Besides the existing routes we have several self-created routes of various lengths.
NATURE RESERVES IN GAGNEF
Three beautiful nature reserves close to our holiday park:
- Änjansdalen
Situated next to our holiday park and very special. Änjansdalen is a valley which is created during thousands of years by
the river Sifferbotjärn.
A trail of 3 km will bring you through the valley. Along the trail there are information panels about the flora and fauna,
the geological evolution of the valley and the countryside.
A shelter (slogbod) with barbecue place stands on a little hill which was formed during the ice-age.
The climate in Änjansdalen is a so-called local climate. The area has constant high humidity, is almost windless and has
much shade of large tree crowns. This climate is perfect for many plants, animals and birds. For example the not-too-common
Ostrich fren is growing here. It's a special feeling to walk through this meter high bushes. Also other flora thrives very well in this
shady environment, among other things, Muskroot and Gold Saxifrage. This shady environment also contributes to a rich birdlife.
For example Willow warbler, Icterine Warbler, Wood Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat and Blackcap which nests here for many years.
- Djurmo Klack
Djurmo Klack is situated 358 meters above sea level. At the top are two burial mounds, the largest one has a diameter of more
than ten meters. Many legends tell of the trolls who lived in the rocks, that can be seen from the main road.
The cave in the rocks has been formed by frost-erosion. Djurmo Klack is also rich of flora. The slopes of the mountain are in
use for nesting various kinds of birds.
There are marked walking trails and a shelter with tables and benches and a barbecue place.
At the top you have a fantastic view over the surroundings and the river Daläven.
- Sturvål
Sturvål has probably got its name from "big våle" that means big fire.
The north-western part of the area shows clear signs of having been used for farming. The area has been growing again and
today consists mostly of fertile forest. The most characteristic of the area is the large amount of dead wood and fallen trees.
This forest is rich on toadstool and fungus and there are marked walking trails in this area.
More information about the experiences of Gagnef see Visit Gagnef