Bälingeberget Nature Reserve

Luleå

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Bälingeberget Nature Reserve

Mountain Bälingeberget is an easily reached nature reserve where traces of the inland ice are clearly visible; remains include large areas of rubble fields, shoreline embankments where you can see the different levels of the sea, caves, and long erosion boundaries. Inspection has revealed nearly 200 different varieties of plants in the area. The reserve has a number of easily accessible trails, picnic areas with fireplaces and wood, toilets, and waste disposal facilities. Enjoy a lovely view over the Luleå River from the top of the mountain.

Useful Information

Address: Länsstyrelsen, Stationsgatan 5, Luleå
More Info: www.naturkartan.se/en/norrbottens-lan/balingeberget
More Info: Get a map at Luleå Touristcenter
More Info: One county bus runs every day from Luleå busstation to Bälinge village

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Bälingeberget Nature Reserve

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