Koppången, Nature reserve in Dalarna, Sweden
Koppangen is a nature reserve in Dalarna comprising a large wetland system with scattered lakes, peatlands, and coniferous forests. The landscape is dominated by spruce trees and spans thousands of hectares across a relatively flat terrain.
The wetlands formed through natural geological processes over thousands of years and were formally protected in 1999. The peatlands contain layers that record environmental changes spanning several millennia.
The place reflects how local communities have woven their traditional practices into the land over time. These activities continue to shape how people interact with and value the area today.
The reserve is open to visitors and offers basic shelter options where you take care of your own heat source. Plan for wet conditions underfoot and bring appropriate gear for spending time in a peatland environment.
The reserve is home to one of Scandinavia's most robust populations of wild bears living in their natural habitat. Several nationally rare animal species including wolverines and lynx also thrive here.
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