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In the Sm\u00e5land Highlands, dramatic nature experiences await at Skurugata and the Skuruhatt viewpoint. Here you\u2019ll encounter mighty rock walls, deep forest gorges and sweeping views over the rolling landscape.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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Skurugata Nature Reserve is a spectacular natural experience just outside Eksj\u00f6, where you hike through a dramatic rock fissure often described as one of southern Sweden\u2019s most peculiar natural phenomena. The gorge is about 800 metres long and consists of a fault crack with rock walls that in places rise up to around 35 metres high and a width that varies between 7 and 24 metres. The bedrock is largely made up of grey and chocolate\u2011brown porphyry with elements of quartz and red feldspar, giving the place a raw and impressive character. The cool, humid environment in the fissure allows special moss species to thrive here, including some usually only found in alpine areas.<\/p>\n

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Hiking through Skurugata requires sturdy shoes and some climbing over boulders and fallen trees, making it a true adventure for nature lovers. It\u2019s also cooler down in the gorge, so bringing an extra layer is a good idea. Along the trail you\u2019ll also find Skuruk\u00e4lla, a spring with crystal\u2011clear water where you can quench your thirst during the hike. The nature reserve is well marked with paths and rest areas, and from the parking area there are picnic tables and toilets. Exploring the whole area through the gorge and back takes about an hour, but with so much to see along the way it\u2019s worth taking your time.<\/p>\n

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\n Skuruhatt <\/h2>\n
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Skuruhatt, at about 337 metres above sea level, is one of the highest points in Sm\u00e5land and offers a magnificent panoramic view over the forests around Eksj\u00f6. The viewpoint is adjacent to Skurugata…