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Birdwatching Tower – Ottenby Nature Reserve loop from Ås kyrka

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Sweden

Kalmar

Mörbylånga

Birdwatching Tower – Ottenby Nature Reserve loop from Ås kyrka

Moderate

5.0

(4)

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Birdwatching Tower – Ottenby Nature Reserve loop from Ås kyrka

02:27

9.70km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Ottenby naturreservat

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

Entrance to Ottenby Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

1.53 km

Ottenby Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Ottenby lund is the largest continuous area of deciduous forest on southern Öland. It's also one of Sweden's most famous spots for birdwatchers and ornithologists.

It's a stunning place to walk, surrounded by towering trees and birdsong.

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2.54 km

Birdwatching Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climb up to the top of the tower for a wonderful view towards the northern parts of Schäferiängarna. Listen to the birds singing, and try to spot a summer warbler or a collared flycatcher.

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4.19 km

Pathway in Ottenby Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

4.21 km

Schäferiangarna Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

4.79 km

Observation Tower at Ottenby Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magical deciduous forest with old giant oaks, clearings and small ponds. From the observation tower you can observe the grazing areas with large numbers of breeding and resting birds.

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5.20 km

Ottenby Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Ottenby lund is the largest continuous area of deciduous forest on southern Öland. It's also one of Sweden's most famous spots for birdwatchers and ornithologists.

This is one of the most beautiful parts of the reserve, between forest and meadow.

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5.77 km

Ancient Oaks in Ottenby Lund

Highlight • Forest

The oak stand here is actually more typical of northern Öland. Great old specimens are well worth seeing in this old cultural forest.

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9.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

4.08 km

500 m

447 m

168 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

2.39 km

1.37 km

697 m

168 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Birdwatching Tower – Ottenby Nature Reserve loop from Ås kyrka

Entrance to Ottenby Nature Reserve

Ottenby Nature Reserve

Birdwatching Tower

Pathway in Ottenby Nature Reserve

Schäferiangarna Nature Reserve

Observation Tower at Ottenby Nature Reserve

Ottenby Nature Reserve

Ancient Oaks in Ottenby Lund

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