A 10 kilometer hike in Ågesta Nature reserve

In the beginning of the trial, we passed a golf course and a dog training course. This winter day neither golfers nor dog owners with their dogs were out on the courses.

After a while, the path divides into the 5 or 10 kilometer forest trail. Here is an area where the green markings are not very clear, so in this case I used the Naturkartan app to follow the designated trail.

The trail takes you through a beautiful area with mixed forest, stone boulders, and lots of moss-covered stones. On the trail, you will pass several diversions, but as long as you follow the marked green signs, it is fairly easy not to lose the directions.

The trail is fairly flat with only a few elevations. You will also pass under the electricity poles twice. This trail shows you a diversity of the Swedish forest in the Stockholm region, both with rocks and wetlands.

The path today was slippery and wet; many parts were flooded and required walking around the trails. Which requires good hiking boots that can get wet and a good grip on slippery branches and wooden boards.

I am always happy hiking and find it very rewarding to just enjoy what nature has to offer. If you are a birdwatcher, you can find common birds here. I heard these birds on the hike: Eurasian Blue Tit, Eurasian Siskin, Crested Tit, Yellowhammer, Common Chaffinch, Eurasian Blackbird, Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Great Tit, House Sparrow, European Robin, and European Greenfinch.

You will also find animal spillings from row deers and moose too.

I recommend the Naturkartan website and app to check trails and find information, only available in Swedish language.

The trail I hiked on today is called "Skogsmilen," which means the forest mile. A mile that is 10 kilometers. The trail starts near the parking area, where you will find a map of the area and other trails marked, from 3, 5, 6, and 10-kilometer trails.

Usually in wintertime, we have snow, but this year we have more rain than snow. The forest is very wet, hiking on crispy frosty leaves and frozen ground. Parts of the forest where the sun has warmed up the ground, you will see puddles and streams. Luckily this forest was not so muddy. Other forests in my area are wetter and muddier.

The starting point is near the parking area. Here you will find restrooms too. Ågesta Naturreservat on google map.