Högbergsfältet

Högbergsfältet nature reserve features numerous wooded areas, open fields, and mining holes spread across 61 hectares of protected land near Lake Yngen.

The reserve contains remnants of iron ore mining operations that ended in 1906 and was the site of Sweden's first miners' strike in 1869.

The preserved landscape demonstrates the connection between traditional agriculture, mining heritage, and natural conservation through managed grazing and educational paths.

Visitors can access multiple walking trails throughout the reserve, including paths suitable for strollers, with designated parking areas near the entrance.

The calcium-rich soil supports rare plant species, including specific orchid varieties and the fern murruta, while Värmlandsfår sheep maintain the grasslands.

GPS coordinates: 59.74505,14.28573

Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:09