Djurgården Hiking trail
Kinnekulle
Among majestic oaks, lindens, and ashes, grazing cows and sheep keep the landscape open just as deer once did. Djurgården Nature Reserve offers a beautiful setting where cultural history and natural beauty come together.
The name Djurgården dates back to the Middle Ages, when the area was used by the nobility as hunting grounds for fallow deer and other game. Today, you may still spot a fallow deer, but it’s mostly the peaceful grazing animals that shape the open meadows and light-filled woodlands.
After many years without grazing, the area became overgrown, and the old oaks began to decline. About 25 years ago, the northern parts were reopened for grazing, and since 2002, work has continued in the southern areas to bring light and air back to the ancient trees.
A scenic walking trail winds through the reserve – perfect for a peaceful stroll beneath the leafy canopy or a picnic among the meadows.
Fact about the trail
Length:
2,7 km
Approximate times:
50 minutes
Area:
Kinnekulle
Marking:
Blue
Level of difficulty:
Easy
Start and end:
Parking is at the intersection where the road ascends to Högkullen from Hällekis.