Hiking

The Bornsjön nature trail

Hiking

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Trail details

  • Length 4.5 km

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Please note that the lead marking along this path is inadequate. Some stretches along the trail you will find old marker trays on the trees, but not everywhere. Storm trap trees have also caused the joint to be redrawn, which makes the lead markings not always accurate. Please keep an eye on the digital map if you are unsure.

Description

The Bornsjön nature trail is a 4.5 km long trail that takes you through the hilly forests and open fields that surround Sturehov Manor. The trail begins by the East Bergaholm entrance, with the trailhead located at the quarry just behind the parking lot. During the early 1900s, stone was extracted here to build macadam roads. The Bergaholm grave field lies just a bit further down the trail. The impressive linden trees along the avenue at Skårby should not be missed! A branch off the main trail takes you up to the Skårby grave field where you will find huge graves and an expansive vista—offering views of Södertälje and beyond.

Part of the trail follows the shores of Lake Bornsjön. Since Bornsjön is a reservoir for Stockholm's drinking water, swimming and fishing is prohibited.

There are parking spaces, a picnic area, a grill and an informational sign by the trailhead. There are multiple opportunities to take a shortcut if you'd like to do a smaller hike. The trail is hilly.

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Facts

Protected since:** 1995

Size: 4,615 hectares of which land 3,854 hectares

** Character:** Cultural landscape, cultural environment, mixed forest and lake

Commune: Salem, Botkyrka, Södertälje

Mark owner: Stockholm water Ab, Stockholm city, Botkyrka municipality, Sveaskog, Salhems parish

Administrator: Stockholm Water AB

Protection form: nature reserve

**Other ** Natura 2000 area Bornsjön SE0110114

Parking

Please note that the P locations in the reserve have limited parking time. Different time limits apply in different parking areas. It is important not to stand too long if you do not want to risk fines. Use the P-screen. Under the heading "Links" further down the page, you can download a map of the parking area.

Directions

You can get to the trail from the Bornsjön entrance and parking lot at Bergaholm.

By public transit: The closest bus stop is Bergaholmsvägen road, about a 3 km walk. Take bus 708 from the Hallunda subway station or the Rönninge commuter rail station to the Norsborgsvägen bus stop.

See current information about public transit at: [sl.se] (http://sl.se/en)

By car: Take the E4/E20 from Stockholm towards Södertälje and take the exit at Tumba/Alby. Drive on Salemsvägen road north to Bergaholmsvägen road. The entrance and parking lot at East Bergaholm is on the right side.

Regulations

In order to protect the Bornsjön nature reserve, please respect the following rules.

Within the reserve, it is forbidden to:

  1. destroy or damage permanent natural structures or surfaces by drilling, cutting, blasting, carving, painting or similar,
  2. break branches, fell or in any other way damage living or dead trees and bushes, damage the vegetation in general by digging up shrubs, herbaceous plants, grasses, mosses or lichens,
  3. operate motorised vehicles (including snow scooters) outside of designated roads,
  4. deliberately disturb wildlife (e.g. by climbing nesting trees or rock in close proximity to dens, trapping and killing mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians),
  5. camp or park a caravan, motorhome or similar for more than two consecutive nights in the same place (note that this ban is not intended to restrict or complicate HVSS's educational activities; exceptions may be allowed after consultation with the nature conservation manager),
  6. bicycle outside of designated roads, trails and areas,
  7. rock climb with climbing rope, or similar activities,
  8. arrange organised orienteering competitions or training activities, races or similar, without prior consultation with the nature conservation manager (note that large activities with 100+ participants, designated start/finish areas and parking require permission from the County Administrative Board),
  9. conduct organised camp activities without prior consultation with the nature conservation manager,
  10. organise rally competitions or similar without prior consultation with the nature conservation manager,
  11. moor or anchor a boat for more than two consecutive nights in the same place,
  12. put up a sign, message board, placard, poster or similar, with the exception of informational signs used for area management.

Please note that Lake Bornsjön and the surrounding area is a water protection area, which entails that access to the lake is forbidden according to area regulations (by decision of the County Administrative Board, 2006-11-28).

Contact

Email address

Länsstyrelsen i Stockholm

naturskotsel.stockholm@lansstyrelsen.se

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