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Glaskogen is a nature reserve in the west of the Swedish province of Värmland . The area is about 28,000 hectares and lies in the border area between the municipalities of Arvika , Eda , Säffle and Årjäng .
history
On October 28, 1970, the provincial government declared the Glaskogen a nature reserve. The associated foundation, which is responsible for the maintenance and development of the reserve, was established in 1972 by the associated municipalities mentioned above.
Flora and fauna
The reserve is mainly forested with coniferous forest , but there are also almost 80 larger and smaller lakes, the largest being the Stora Gla with an area of approx. 32 square kilometers. In addition to elks and badgers, there are also numerous species of animals that are rather rare for Sweden, such as wolves and lynxes, living in the Glaskogen .
activities
Despite its unspoilt nature, the area is well developed for tourists and offers over 300 km of signposted hiking trails and the possibility of canoeing. There are primitive overnight accommodations for both hikers and paddlers in various places in the forest with open wooden huts, fire pits and outhouses . The village of Lenungshammar , which is located in the middle of the nature reserve, also offers a campsite, a supermarket and canoe rental. To stay in the Glaskogen you have to purchase a visitor card, the proceeds of which will be used for the care and maintenance of the reserve.