Description
Slessberget is an area of wilderness dominated by a mountain massif in the centre, surrounded by coniferous forest. About half of the area is forested and the rest of the land consists of three partly detached mountains. On the eastern mountain are the remains of a hillfort. In the east, the area forms a continuation of the forested mountain parts of Mörkö but a road along the eastern border of the reserve separates the area from the rest of Mörkö. The western part of the reserve borders on flat farmland and in the center of the area there is a small alder marsh. There is an oak forest below the cliff edge in the west. The reserve contains several defined heights with a nice view over Mörkö.
There is a rich wildlife in the area with unusual and easily disturbed animal species. There are also several fox- and badger burrows. In many places there are large aspens and dead spruces, which makes an ideal environment for woodpeckers and other birds.
Accessibility
It is a hilly area and it is difficult to access. There is no public transport to the area.
The purpose of the reserve:
To preserve a nature area som characterised by a rock massif and naturally growing coniferous forest as well as a rich and unusual fauna that is typical for nature types like this one.
Decree: The County Administrative Board, October 15, 1992.
The Swedish Government has also designated Slessberget as a Natura 2000-area.
Areal: 32 hectare.
Conservation manager: The landowner.
Restrictions for the public:
Besides regulations and prohibitions in laws and constitutions it is not allowed to:
- Destroy or damage permanent natural objects or configurations by drilling, picking, blasting, carving, painting or similar.
- Break twigs or branches, cut down or in other ways damage living or dead trees or bushes or to damage other vegetation by digging up twigs, herbs, grass, moss or lichens.
- Bring unleashed dog, cat or other pet into the area.
- Set up a tent.Arrange orienteering contests or similar.
- Ride.
- Operate motorised vehicle.
- Make fire.
The picture above: Fallen logs on the ground in the nature reserve. Photography Bo Ljungberg.