forests hiking routes to mountains a limitless … · 17. store mosse – the largest wet land area...
TRANSCRIPT
FULUFJELLET NATIONAL PARK AREA: 82.5 km ESTABLISHED: 2012 NEAREST TOWNS: Ljørdalen, Trysil (Innbygda)FULUFJÄLLET
NATIONAL PARKSFROM OLD GROWTH FORESTS TO MOUNTAINS A LIMITLESS EXPERIENCE
naturvardsverket.seAnsvarig för Sveriges nationalparker.
1. ABISKO – An easily accessible mountian valley with unusually rich flora.
2. STORA SJÖFALLET / STUOR MUORKKE – Impressive peaks, glaciers and ancient pine woodlands.
3. SAREK – Magnificent, demanding wilderness in a unique mountainous landscape.
4. PIELJEKAISE – Expansive, pristine woodlands of mountain birch.
5. SONFJÄLLET – A low mountain with natural woodland and plenty of bears.
6. HAMRA – A rare complex of natural woodland, wetland and watercourses.
7. ÄNGSÖ – Genuine agricultural landscape with grazing animals and haymaking.
8. GARPHYTTAN – This old agricultural landscape is a sanctuary for many songbirds.
9. GOTSKA SANDÖN – Unique, beautiful island with miles of sandy beaches.
10. DALBY SÖDERSKOG – Leafy woodland on the plains of Skåne.
11. VADVETJÅKKA – Sweden’s northernmost national park is a mountain with deep caves.
12. BLÅ JUNGFRUN – An island of legends, with smooth rocks, deciduous trees and beautiful views.
13. NORRA KVILL – One of the few old growth type woodlands in southern Sweden.
14. TÖFSINGDALEN – Valley with ancient pine woodlands, rich in boulders and rushing waters.
15. MUDDUS / MUTTOS – The land of vast wetlands and old growth woodlands.
16. PADJELANTA / BADJELÁNNDA Rolling mountain heaths and big lakes, far from the nearest road.
17. STORE MOSSE – The largest wetland area in Sweden south of Lapland.
18. TIVEDEN – A wooded landscape with a sense of wilderness.
19. SKULESKOGEN – Coast with magnificent views and the world’s highest isostatic lift.
20. STENSHUVUD – Costal hills, broadleaved woodlands, inviting heathlands and beaches.
21. BJÖRNLANDET – Mountains, cliffs and woodlands with traces of old woodland fires.
22. DJURÖ – Archipelago in western Europe’s biggest inland sea.
23. TYRESTA – Pristine woodland just south of Stockholm.
24. HAPARANDA SKÄRGÅRD Archipelago with sandy beaches and shallow waters.
25. TRESTICKLAN – Roadless wilderness with expansive views from pinevovered ridges.
26. FÄRNEBOFJÄRDEN – A mosaic of broadleaved woodlands and water in Nedre Dalälven.
27. SÖDERÅSEN – Deciduous woodland, scree slopes, running water and a rich flora and fauna.
28. FULUFJÄLLET – By Sweden’s highest waterfall, old growth woodland meets mountainside that is white with lichen.
29. KOSTERHAVET – Speciesrich area of sea and archipelago with Sweden’s only coral reef.
FULUFJÄLLET NATIONAL PARK AREA: 385 km ESTABLISHED: 2002 NEAREST TOWNS: Idre, Särna, Sörsjön and Sälen
Where other mountains rise mighty peaks of ancient bedrock, Fulufjället is brooding with its plateu of sandstone.
There are deep old-growth forests and barren heaths. Fresh headwaters fall from precipices and dig deep gorges. Clear mountain lakes reflect the reindeer moss and birch. You can walk all day here without seeing a human being. Old paths and mountain pastures tell of ancient times.
Fulufjället is boundless. Norway and Sweden meet here and become a large protected area for wildlife and nature - Fulufjellet National Park and Fulufjället National Park. The Siberian jay, our national park symbol, bids you welcome.
OM
SLA
GSF
OTO
SE
BA
STIA
N K
IRP
PU
FO
TO S
OF
IA T
IGE
R, N
IKLA
S E
BE
RL,
SE
BA
STIA
N K
IRP
PU
, IN
GE
LA K
ÄLL
ÉN
, DA
VID
RIE
K ,
GÖ
RA
N S
JÖB
ER
G
ILLU
STR
AT
ION
ER
MO
STP
HO
TOS,
LÄ
NSS
TY
RE
LSE
N D
ALA
RN
A
PR
OD
UC
ER
AD
20
16
2
2
ESSENTIAL SIGHTS
If you are going to be out for several days, please leave a message with someone you know or at naturum Fulufjället. Remember to inform them of your return! Follow the marked trails and bring a map and compass with you in case the weather gets so bad that you get lost. Please test your equipment at home before you head out.
You can drink water from streams in the mountains. Do not drink stagnant water.
In the mountains the weather changes quickly. From pouring rain to sunshine, from sunshine to blizzard in just minutes. Here it can snow in the middle of summer or be 30 degrees.
Always check the weather forecast before you head out. Respect weather alerts! Remember, you also risk other people’s lives if the mountain rescue must go out and search for you in bad weather.
– Winter, with fully or partially snow-covered ground, is from October to May.
– Spring, with melting snow and ice, is in late May-early June.
– We have summer in June, July and August. – Autumn is in September, with beautiful fall colours in the middle of the month.
Right of public access applies Do not disturb. Do not destroy.
– You may go where you want, on foot, on skis or snowshoes.
– Take care around animals and wildlife. Especially in the spring when the birds nest and the animals have young.
– You may pick berries, mushrooms and plants for perso-nal use.
– You may not cross the border without a passport and vaccination card for a dog.
– Clean up after yourself and take your litter home. SWEDEN
– Dogs must always be on a leash. – You may camp/overnight anywhere, except in Zone 4. – You may light a fire at designated places with firewood available at our cabins and shelters.
– Ice climbing on Njupeskär waterfall is permitted during the period 1/12-31/3. All other climbing is prohibited. During this time, camping is also allowed in the parking lot at naturum Fulufjället.
– Cycling and horse riding is not allowed. – Snowmobiling is permitted along certain routes.
NORWAY – Dogs are welcome to come along. On a leash 1/4-20/8 – Smoke where you want and stay overnight in tents. – Gentle collection of firewood is permitted, but respect the general fuel ban in or near forests and other land between 15/4-15/9. You may still make a fire when it does not present a fire hazard.
– Cycling and organised rides are not allowed. – Snowmobiling is not allowed.
SWEDENFishing is permitted in Zone 3. Fishing licenses can be purchased at naturum Fulufjället. See www.sverigesnationalparker.se/fulufjallet for more information.At Görälven in Gördalen a fishing spot is available with piers, shelters and grill areas. Hunting is carried out exclusively by hunting parties with leases.NORWAYFine fishing spots along Ljøra. Hunting and fishing licen-ses are purchased at www.inatur.no where you can also find more information.
NATURUM FULUFJÄLLET VISITOR CENTRE IN FULUFJÄLLET NATIONAL PARK. At naturum Fulufjället you can see an exhibit about Fulufjället’s animals and wildlife, watch nature films, take part in various activities, buy fishing permits and maps, go on guided tours and get help with hiking tips and other information from our knowledgeable and friendly staff. www.sverigesnationalparker.se/fulufjallet
GÖRDALENHas parking and food service.
MORBÄCKSSÄTERN Has parking and rest cabin.
STORBEKKÅSEN Main Centre of Fulufjellet National Park (Norway). With a service area and information about the park. The road goes all the way up during the snow-free season.
TURISTBUA IN LJØRDALENIn the middle of Ljørdalen is Turistbua. With friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you with maps and information. More information about Turistbua can be found at www.trysil.no/turistbua
MOUNTAIN SAFETY
ENTRANCES & INFORMATION
RULES
Naturum Fulufjället/Länsstyrelsen Dalarna+46 (0)10-225 03 49/+46 (0)10-225 00 00naturum.fulufjallet@lansstyrelsen.sewww.sverigesnationalparker.se/Fulufjalletwww.lansstyrelsen.se/dalarna
Nasjonalparkstyret for Fulufjellet+47 62 55 10 [email protected]/Fulufjellet
PEAT BOGS
OLD GROWTH FORESTS
MOUNTAIN
NJUPESKÄR
SANDSTONE1200 million years ago the sandstone was formed that makes up Fulufjället today. Even today you can see traces of the shallow sea where the sand was laid in layers. The traces are called ripple marks and look like waves in the stone.
The sandstone can range from pale pink to dark red. Green map lichen form beautiful patterns on the stones but beware, it gets very slippery when it rains. You may meet the curious stoat who lives happily among the rocks.
At 93 meters, with 70 meters of free fall, Njupeskär is Sweden’s highest waterfall. A trail to Njupeskär starts from naturum Fulufjället and is a total of 4 km long. A fairly easy hike but not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. When you have gone 1.5 kilome-tres, there is a small rest cabin with a camp-fire and a fantastic view of the waterfall. At the cabin you can choose if you want to go up above the falls. If you do, then follow the trail “Around the falls” (Fallet runt). The trail is partly very steep and rocky.
The gyrfalcon, the world’s largest falcon, sometime nests at Njupeskär. At the falls, the kestrel and common raven also often build their nests.
Hanging lichen drapes spruce bran-ches. On silver, dead pine trees you can find the poisonous, yellow-green wolf lichen. Capercaillie and black grouse play in early spring, sometimes in the middle of the road.
The king of the forest, the moose, lives here and Fulufjället is known for its large bull moose. The four large pre-dators: bear, wolverine, lynx and wol-ves are found around the mountain. If you are lucky you will see them, but they thrive deep in the woods and they would rather not meet you...
In the bog, peat moss grows. It can absorb a lot of water. Peat moss (in Swedish; white moss) ranges from light yellow to neon green and sometimes bright red, so why is it called WHITE moss? Well, when it dries it becomes white!
Here the mire is lit with golden cloudberries. If you’re down in the moss, you can also find cranberries. The common greenshank thrives here. It has long legs and a long beak, which is well suited for hunting insects in ponds in the marsh.
From naturum Fulufjället there is a 600 meterlong trail built for wheelchairs and strollers. It stretches over a large bog area and ends at a small lake with a shelter and grill area.
ALTARRINGEN (SWEDEN)
BRÅTAFALLET & STORFURUA (NORWAY)
OLD TJIKKO (SWEDEN)
SLOTTET (NORWAY)
TANGÅDALEN (SWEDEN)
HIKING ROUTESBERGÅDALENSLOTTET (NORWAY)Length: 5,6 kmThe trail is marked with cairns up to the mountain and goes through sections of an old moss collection path. On the tour you can climb Fulufjellet’s highest peak, Slottet (1047 meter above sea level). Along the trail you can also take a detour to the ancient tree, Storfurua, located about 370 meter from the path.
BRYNFLÅET (NORWAY)Length: 1,4 km The trail starts at the parking lot at Storbekkåsen and passes riksröse No. 127. Moderate ascent up the moun-tain plateau. Requires good hiking boots.
RÖSJÖLEDEN (SWEDEN)... AROUND LITTLE RÖSJÖNLength: 7 km Time: 3-5 hours Difficulty: Medium-Hard
... VIA HARRSJÖNLength: 15 km Time: 4-6 hours Difficulty: Medium-Hard
... VIA LORTHÅNLength: 20 km Time: 5-7 hours Difficulty: Medium-HardGo to Njupeskär. At Njupeskär Cabin turn right toward Lorthån. Up on the mountain, in the middle of the sea of rock, turn toward Lorthån. At the next crossroads: select the longest route toward Lorthån, the somewhat shorter route toward Harrsjön or the shortest route toward Rösjön.
Here you can enjoy the bird life. The mountain lakes are home to black-thro-ated diver, red-necked phalarope and common scoter, among others. The sound of monotone piping is the golden plover telling you that you have come a little too close to its home.
The willow grouse burrow in the snow for their nightly rest and can be fairly frightening when woken by an early mor-ning skier. Even in the summer white grouse sit and roost until you nearly step on them.
Up on the mountain there are thriving mosses and lichens that do not require much nutrition. Here birch and dwarf birch intermingle with mountain black-berry and crowberry.
HUNTING & FISHING
WEATHER
CONTACT
Old Tjikko One of the world’s oldest trees at 9550 years!
Common ravenCorvus corax
Naturum Fulufjället
Stoat Mustela erminea
MooseAlces alces
Holly blueCelastrina argiolus
GyrfalconFalco rusticolus
WELCOME TO A UNIQUE MOUNTAIN WITH TWO NATIONAL PARKS!
Co
unty
Ad
min
istr
ativ
e B
oar
d o
f D
alar
na 2
00
6-0
6-0
5E
dit
ing
of
dig
ital
map
dat
a fr
om
Lan
tmät
erie
t,V
ägka
rtan
and
Fjä
llkar
tan
case
10
6-2
00
4/1
88W
.
Bråt
afal
let
Tang
ådal
enSt
orfu
rua
Drö
kkje
kjel
dveg
en
Anc
ient
mo
num
ent
Info
rmat
ion
Em
erg
ency
pho
ne
Foo
tbri
dg
e
Snow
mo
bile
tra
il in
pro
hib
ited
are
a
Snow
mo
bile
tra
il
Pic
nic
area
, no
t ad
jace
nt t
o a
pub
lic r
oad
Cab
in v
illag
e
Win
d s
helt
er
Res
t ca
bin
Res
t an
d o
vern
ight
cab
in
Ren
tal c
abin
Par
king
Tour
ist
attr
acti
on
Nat
urum
Ful
ufjä
llet
Alt
arri
ngen
(Sw
eden
)
Han
dic
ap a
cces
sib
le
Brå
tafa
llet
& S
torf
urua
(N
orw
ay)
Old
Tjik
ko (
Swed
en)
Slo
ttet
(N
orw
ay)
Tang
ådal
en (
Swed
en)
Bo
rder
of
nati
ona
l par
k
Bo
rder
of
natu
re r
eser
ve
Ful
ufjä
llet
Nat
iona
l Par
k zo
ne b
ord
ers
Nat
iona
l bo
rder
Mar
ked
sum
mer
and
win
ter
trai
l
Mar
ked
win
ter
trai
l
Unm
arke
d p
ath
Mar
ked
sum
mer
tra
il
Di�
cult
ter
rain
Rik
srö
se
(A S
tone
Cai
rn m
arki
ng t
he
bo
rder
of
Swed
en a
nd N
orw
ay)
Bui
ldin
g
LEG
EN
D
Björ
bäck
sstu
gan
Tang
sjös
tuga
n
Björ
nhol
mss
tuga
n
Har
rsjö
stug
an
Göl
jåst
ugan
Brot
tbäc
kstu
gan
Nat
urum
Old
Tjik
koLo
rthå
n
Risd
alen
Klor
tjärn
Särn
man
sstu
gan
Berg
ådal
sstu
gan
Tang
ådal
sstu
gan
Slot
tet
Rösj
östu
gorn
a
Girs
takk
en
Freg
n na
ture
rese
rve
Fulu
�elle
t(N
orw
ay)
Fulu
�älle
t(S
wed
en)
Bergådalen-Slottet
Sim
lehø
a
100
3
Sto
rbek
kåse
n
Ljør
dale
n
Sti t
il Br
y n�å
etBr
ynve
gen
Bryn
�ået
Dr
økkjekje l dvegen
Særnvegen
Sønd
re G
nolle
n
Nor
dre
Gno
llen
Bjøn
nåse
n
Flod
en
Skår
et
CA
BIN
S O
N T
HE
MO
UN
TAIN
Ove
rnig
ht c
abin
sW
ith
bun
ks. A
cces
s to
a fi
rep
lace
, fire
wo
od
, axe
and
saw
. B
ring
yo
ur o
wn
alco
hol o
r g
as s
tove
to
co
ok
foo
d,
as w
ell a
s yo
ur o
wn
slee
pin
g b
ag a
nd s
leep
ing
mat
.
Rö
sjö
stug
orn
a 6
bed
sB
erg
ådal
sstu
gan
3
bed
sTa
ngsj
öst
ugan
12
bed
sTa
ngåd
alss
tug
an
3 b
eds
Bjö
rnho
lmss
tug
an
12 b
eds
Ab
out
1 k
m b
efo
re B
jörn
holm
Cab
in t
here
is p
arki
ng
for
tho
se w
ho w
ish
to s
tart
the
ir h
ike
here
.
Res
t ca
bin
sW
ith
firep
lace
, fire
wo
od
, axe
and
saw
.
Cab
ins
for
rent
Th
ese
cab
ins
have
bed
s w
ith
mat
tres
ses,
pill
ows
and
bla
nket
s.A
cces
s to
a fi
rep
lace
, fire
wo
od
and
axe
, as
wel
l as
gas
pla
tes
and
ki
tche
n eq
uip
men
t. Y
ou
can
also
ren
t a
bo
at h
ere,
to
tak
e yo
u o
ut o
n th
e la
kes.
A
t R
ösj
ön
ther
e is
als
o a
sau
na.
Rö
sjö
stug
orn
a 32
bed
sH
arrs
jöst
ugan
4
bed
s C
ont
act
the
Ful
ufjä
llet
Vis
ito
r C
entr
e fo
r th
e ca
bin
ste
war
d’s
co
ntac
t in
form
atio
n o
r vi
sit
ww
w.s
veri
ges
nati
ona
lpar
ker.s
e/fu
lufja
llet.