Discover Bäckafall

Bäckafall is a nature reserve on the eastern shore of Lake Bäckafallasjön. Old coniferous forest, wetlands, woodland pastures and open grazing land form a varied landscape. When planning a trip, walking and hiking trails here go hand in hand with rare species, historical traces and lakeside scenery. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Bäckafall, these natural and cultural features provide a concrete starting point when choosing your destination.

Forest, wetlands and pastureland

In spring-influenced hollows, swamp forests with spruce and deciduous trees grow. Elsewhere, old spruce, pine, aspen and black alder stand; dead aspen wood is also part of the area. Both damp woodland and older trees and deadwood shape the character of the nature reserve. Rare lichens, fungi and mosses are also found here, including aspgelélav, gytterlav, vedticka, långfliksmossa and västlig hakmossa. The mix of forest, wet hollows and open areas makes Bäckafall a diverse natural area.

Hiking and experiencing the landscape

The nature reserve is used for outdoor activities, recreation and hiking. The area includes a walking trail and a hiking trail, as well as a rest area, information boards and a car park. These facilities help visitors find their way, while the landscape itself offers a range of impressions. A large woodland pasture has been restored and is maintained. This has brought back sunny clearings and paths trodden by cattle. The open grazing areas complement Bäckafall’s forested parts.

One of the stated aims of the nature reserve is to enable nature and cultural experiences while preserving its natural values. Bäckafall was the first nature reserve in Nässjö Municipality. This links the area’s focus on nature and cultural experiences with a special place in the local history of protected areas.

Cultural traces in the landscape

In the southern part of the nature reserve, near Ingridtorp, a Bronze Age burial mound stands on a rise. The former croft of Ingridtorp lay south of the reserve boundary; piles of clearance cairns and fields are visible in the pastureland there. The burial mound inside the reserve and the visible traces of the former croft to the south are distinct clues to the history of this landscape.

Bäckafall has been used for forestry and grazing both in prehistoric times and today. Forest and pastureland are therefore part of the area’s character, along with its archaeological traces. Those interested in cultural history will find not just a single monument here, but also signs of how earlier land use has remained visible in the landscape.

Lake Bäckafallasjön and distinguishing the lakes

Bäckafall lies in the northern part of the shoreline on the eastern side of Lake Bäckafallasjön. Lake Bäckafallasjön is within the Spexhultasjön water protection area. Along the shore, the higher rock formation Jättens tå separates the Bäckafall and Skieryd areas. When finding your bearings for fishing, it is useful to distinguish between the lake names: Lake Bäckafallasjön is the lake by the nature reserve, while Lake Bäckafallssjön is the smaller lake in the Spexhultasjön fishing area.

Fishing and practical rules

The Spexhultasjön fishing area includes Lake Spexhultasjön and the smaller Lake Bäckafallssjön. A personal fishing permit is required to fish there; permits can also be purchased online. Only fishing with handheld equipment is permitted. This includes spinning, float fishing, fly-fishing, ice fishing, and still fishing and ice fishing for pike. Before setting off, check the fishing association’s latest information on permits and rules.

A separate rule applies to Lake Bäckafallasjön: vehicles, boats and other watercraft with petroleum-based engines are prohibited there. Boats with four-stroke engines running on alkylate petrol are exempt. Check the applicable protection regulations before taking a boat out.

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