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The Nature Reserve
The nature reserve was established in 1977 and is managed by the County Administrative Board of Värmland.
The population of Lady’s Slipper orchids has increased since the 1950s from about 10–15 to approximately 50–300 flowering plants.
From the parking area there is a pleasant walk of about 1.5 km to the reserve.
Charcoal Burners’ Huts Along the Road to Gullplatshagen
After walking about 650 m from the parking area, you reach Lake Yngen and Björnviken. On the left side of the road, if you look carefully, there are remains of two charcoal burners’ huts.
On the right side of the road there is a charcoal pit, the place where the charcoal kiln once stood. The charcoal pit measures approximately 20 m × 30 m.
After another 175 m, you will reach the next charcoal pit and hut, located on the right side of the road.
Quotation
“Darkness creeps over the stony land – do not fall asleep, do not fall asleep!
If you sleep, you may awaken in a hellish fire, and the fate of the breadless shall be yours.”
From Dan Andersson’s “Song at the Charcoal Watch.”
Life was harsh not only at the mines, but also for the charcoal burners in the forests.
