Photographer: Filip Björndahl/Melleruds kommun

Forsbo Nature Reserve
Mellerud

Nature with a large diversity of species and hiking trail.

The reserve, which is just over 250 hectares, is located by the locks of Upperud and includes both a part of Dalsland's canal and valuable forests.

The nature reserve Forsbo is located northeast of Upperud by the Dalsland canal. From a geological perspective, a walk through Forsbo leads through hundreds of millions of years of history. Biologically, it goes from Dalsland's richest natural environments to the most barren. The area is also the largest diversity of species in Dalsland

Hiking trail

Length: 3 km
Type of trail: Loop
Forsboleden, marked with yellow markings, is a bit of a challenging trail through beautiful nature with several rest areas. A part of the trail also coincides with the Pilgrim trail via which you can make a detour to Skalåsknatten. Then the hike will be twice as long - but with a breathtaking view as a reward! You can also go seedless towards Mjölkudden. It takes just over an hour to walk from the tip of Mjölkudden to the top of Skalåsknatten.

Map

Find Forsbo

Drive towards Upperud. Turn towards Östebo immediately north of Upperud lock. After about 1 kilometer there is a parking space on the right (N58.816924 O12.448735).

Stay the night

Upperud 9:9
An old grain silo that is transformed into a unique design hotel.
upperud.se

Stay in a Lock keepers cottage
There are two cottages you can rent by the lock in Upperud. Perfect if you want to stay a week in Dalsland.
dalslandskanal.se

Håverud hotel
Nice hotel with a lake view, restaurant and relaxation area a short walk from Dalslands Center.
haverudshotell.com