Sörknatten

Sörknatten is a nature reserve in Åmål and Bengtsfors municipalities featuring varied landscapes with quartzite bedrock, mountain ridges, forests, and wetlands. The area sits between Lakes Djup and Ånimmen and contains several distinct natural environments within its boundaries.

The reserve was officially established on April 6, 1981, to protect the ecological integrity of its habitats. The land had previously been used for agriculture before it gained protected status.

The reserve served as a filming location for the adaptation of Astrid Lindgren's story Ronia, the Robber's Daughter, making it recognizable to fans of the film. This connection gives the place a special role in Swedish cinema and storytelling.

A marked hiking trail of about 6.5 kilometers connects two parking areas at the northern and southern ends, with stairs installed on steep sections. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and stay on the marked paths to protect the natural environment.

The distinctive mountain ridges, known locally as knattar, reach heights between 50 and 142 meters and form long elevated chains across the landscape. These geological formations define the character of the area and give the entire reserve its name.

Location: Bengtsfors Municipality

Location: Åmål Municipality

Inception: April 6, 1981

GPS coordinates: 58.90727,12.46904

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25