Heråmaden and Bastedalen
Dals-Ed
Heråmaden includes unaffected forests along the Herå River. The nature reserve is almost five square kilometers large. Parts of the Heråmaden were used for mowing as late as the 1960s and fragments of the mowing barns remain today.
Today, agriculture has lost its importance in this region and is now known for bird life, recreation and water management.
Hiking trail & cottage Bastedalen
Length: 5.7 km
Type of trail: Loop
Marked hiking trail on a forest path in marshland with footbridges. The hiking trail is connected to the hiking trails of Tresticklan National Park and trail further into Norway.
Overnight stay
You pass the cottage Bastedalen, which has been renovated and is open for hikers to use for rest. Here you stay overnight free of charge. Firewood and a wood-burning stove are available in the cottage. You cannot book the cabin and may have to share it with other hikers seeking shelter.
Connects to more trails in the area
The Heråmaden hiking trail connects to the trails in Tresticklans National Park, so you can easily extend your hike. You can also hike to Ed via the trail Härvägen and Motionsgården Tavlan from Heråmaden.
How to get here
Heråmaden is located about 10 km west of Ed and immediately south of Tresticklan National Park. From the road Ed – Nössemark, take the exit towards Klevmarken and drive to the small village. Parking possibilities about 200 m before the roadblock.
Wildlife
The wetlands in the reserve are nesting sites for many bird species. On the bog islands and in the surrounding of older forests, there are species such as owls, barn owls, night herons and crows. In winter, there are wolf tracks and overwintering golden eagles that contribute to the area's wilderness character. Parts of the Heråmaden were used for mowing as late as the 1960s and fragments of the mowing barns remain today. Today, agriculture has lost its importance in this region and is now known for bird life, recreation and water management.
