Nature guide Reftele. Giant elm tree at Reftele cemetery (3)

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1 Nature guide Reftele Giant elm tree at Reftele cemetery (3)

2 It s not always necessary to take long trips in order to discover new exciting places. In our surroundings there are beautiful natural environments and fascinating remnants from the past. The purpose of this guide is to attract excursions and experiences in nature that are close at hand. The places are just a selection of outings within walking and biking distance from Reftele. There s a lot more to discover For suggestions on points of interest contact Reftele local historical society or the Municipality of Gislaved at or by turism@gislaved.se. The nature guides are also available digitally at gislaved.se/naturguide. Draven (8)

3 1. Nannabygget By Nannabygget there are remains of cottage settlements and a well preserved hut which was inhabited into the 1900 s. GPS-coordinates: N 57, E 13, Skedets mader The great wetland Skedets mader is a precious nature area with a rich bird life. GPS-coordinates: N 57, E 13, Giant elm At Reftele cemetery you ll find the largest elm in the parish as well as other beautiful trees. The wood species elm is being threatened by the so called elm disease a fungal disease which is transmitted by beetles. GPS-coordinates: N 57, E 13, Brödrahalla In a beech pasture is Brödrahalla, identified as the old court site of Västbo hundred. At the site, there are several upright stones from different time periods, including a rune stone dating back to the 900 s or 1000 s. GPS-coordinates: N 57, E 13,634024

4 5. Homestead museum At Reftele homstead museum there s a main building, barn and a smithy from the 1800 s. Furthermore, there s a so called tar kiln used to produce tar. GPS-coordinates: N 57, E 13, Excercise trail The exercise trail by Rönneljung runs through woodland where there are several ancient remains in the shape of cairns. GPS-coordinates: N 57, E 13, Majberget On the flat rocks of Majberget the youths used to gather to dance at midsummer. Here s a so called lifting stone used to test ones strength. GPS-coordinates: N 57, E 13, Draven The Draven lake was lowered in the 1800 s and in the beginning of the 1900 s to create more farmland. Subsequently the water level in Draven lake has been raised and today Draven is the municipality s best bird habitat with plenty of nesting shorebirds and ducks. In the nature reserve there are marked trails, lookout points, bird towers and hiding places. GPS-coordinates: N 57, E 13,633538

5 Nannabygget (1) Runestone by Brödrahalla (4) Reftele homestead museum (5)

6 The Right of Public Access gives us fantastic opportunities to roam free in nature as long as we don t disturb or destroy. Remember to show consideration both to the environment and to other people. Pick up your litter and be careful if you re intending to make a fire. For more information on the Right of Public Access please visit the Environmental Protection Agency s homepage at Skedets mader (2)

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