Nature guide Gislaved Giant oak between Henja and Hult (6)
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 Gislaved. There s a lot more to discover For suggestions on points of interest contact Gislaved s local historical society or the Municipality of Gislaved at 0371-815 41 or by e-mail turism@gislaved.se. The nature guides are also available digitally at gislaved.se/naturguide. Anderstorps Stormosse (1)
1. Anderstorps Stormosse Anderstorps Stormosse is one of Sweden s biggest and most precious areas of mire land. The area is a nature reserve since 2009. There s parking, a rest area and a bird watching tower on the east side. GPS-coordinates: N 57,314105 E 13,626606 2. Natur- och kulturstig Nissan The northern leg of the nature and culture trail Natur- och kulturstig Nissan reaches along the western side of Nissan between Holmen bridge and Rödjan. The route is 3 km and along the trail there s information regarding grazing, insects, plants, fish and birds. GPS-coordinates: N 57,308518 E 13,548093 3. Local history park At the local history park, there are buildings dating from the 1700 s and the 1800 s. Some of these are built on location while others are transported from nearby. GPS-coordinates: N 57,308183 E 13,545263 4. Seths hage Seths hage is a decidious forest area with overgrown pastureland, large oaks and old stone fences. GPS-coordinates: N 57,300922 E 13,529494
5. Natur- och kulturstig Nissan The southern leg of the nature and culture trail Natur- och kulturstig Nissan starts from Gislaved s industrial museum. The trail is nearly 4 km and along the road there s information about charring, tar production, meandering and log floating. GPS-coordinates: N 57,297327 E 13,544234 6. Giant oak Alongside the road by the pasturegrounds between the villages of Henja and Hult stands Gislaved s largest tree. It s an oak with a circumference of just over 5.5 meters. GPS-coordinates: N 57,294672 E 13,594307 7. Wetland by the sewage plant By the wetland set up close to the sewage plant there s an impressive birdlife. The skilled birdwatcher can spot a hundred different kinds of birds. GPS-coordinates: N 57,281343 E 13,527101 8. Resestenen Next to the old district road to Villstad stands the stone Resestenen. It has an inscription on the top and represented the border between Villstad and Båraryd and was also the halfway mark between Halmstad and Jönköping. The stone is said to turn every time the churchbells ring from Villstad, Våthult or Båraryd. GPS-coordinates: N 57,264317 E 13,529199
Gislaved local history park (3) Natur- och kulturstig Nissan, south leg (5) Wetland by the sewage plant (7)
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 www.naturvardsverket.se. Natur- och kulturstig Nissan, north leg (2)
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