Skurugata
Skurugata (Skurustraße) is a rock formation in the municipality of Eksjö , Jönköpings län in southern Sweden . It forms an 800 meter long canyon that is around 20 to 50 meters deep and 7 to 24 meters wide. Skurugata is about 15 km northeast of Eksjö.
Various theories about the origin of this peculiar formation have been put forward, one of which assumes that a parallel folding has occurred. Most of the rock in the gorge consists of gray-brown and dark-brown porphyry with quartz and red feldspar . Different types of moss can be found in the gorge and outside.
The gorge is generally accessible. In the early part of the year and after heavy rain, the deeper areas fill with water. The temperature at the bottom of the canyon is typically slightly lower than in the outlying areas. In the middle of the ravine, a loose stone with a marking is set into the wall, behind which there is a hole with a guest book.
The area of the Skurugata has been designated as a nature reserve with a size of about 42 hectares since 1967 , therefore the Swedish public rights do not apply here and camping is not permitted here. In addition, motor vehicles are not allowed and any rubbish you brought with you must be removed. A hiking trail leads from the gorge up to the 337 meter high Skuruhatt, from which one has a beautiful view of the wooded landscape of Småland .
The Skurugata was described and illustrated by Erik Dahlberg in his Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna as early as 1696 . The author Albert Engström also gave an impressive description of the area.
literature
- Länsstyrelsen Naturvårdsverket: Skurugata . Örebro: StaLan grafiska.
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Coordinates: 57 ° 41 '47.8 " N , 15 ° 5' 17.2" E