Hällestadsåsen-Prästamöllan, nature reserve

Many of the eskers in the area around Hällestad have long been exploited for their stone and gravel. Hällestad’s ridges are a remnant of what once existed and are now protected as two nature reserves. At Prästamöllan, the remains of the gravel quarry are visible, in the form of a gap which creates steep slopes in the middle of the ridge. The ridge itself is covered by beech woodland and the rare dwarf or twisted beech also occurs here. The ridge and the surrounding area are grazed, which contributes to a varied and interesting landscape.