Ånnaboda, nature reserve in Örebro, Sweden

Ånnaboda is a nature reserve in Örebro Municipality featuring steep rocky cliffs, old pine forests, and several lakes. The area offers swimming spots at Ånnabosjön and Falkasjön, marked hiking trails, picnic areas, and fishing opportunities.

Moshyttan, a smelting house later called Ånnabohyttan, was built in 1622 by six bergsmän and used ore from Dalkarlsberg and Hässelkulla. It burned down in 1671, was rebuilt, and in 1684 was owned by twelve bergsmän. A second fire in 1800 ended smelting there; the company continued at Lockhyttan and Ymningshyttan. The Ånnaboda nature reserve was established in 2003.

The name Ånnaboda comes from the lakes that define the region. Visitors can see how the place is used today: people hike on trails, picnic by the water, and observe birds in a landscape that feels wild and natural.

The trails are well-maintained and accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, with parking available near the reserve. Buses serve the Ånnaboda stop, from which short walks lead to the main attractions like the lakes and hiking trails.

The site is part of the Natura 2000 network and is home to rare plants and animals requiring special protection. The Bergslagsleden hiking trail crosses through the reserve and connects it to larger routes for longer explorations.