Gyllebo

The lake Gyllebosjön is like an oasis embedded in the lush woodland. There are great opportunities to both swim and hike in the lush broad-leaved woodlands. Discover the exciting broad-leaved swamps along the woodland path or have a picnic at one of the rest areas.

Woodland

The woodland around Gyllebosjön contains many old trees and a large amount of dead wood. This means that there are a lot of wood-dwelling fungi, mosses and lichens, among them Pyrenula nitida and Bacidia rosella. In the wettest parts, mainly to the south of the lake, there are swamps with black alder, smaller carrs and small open patches of still water. In these small ponds you can find northern crested newt, agile frog and European tree frog.

A Home for the Hazel Dormouse

The rare Hazel Dormouse thrives in bushy areas with hazel, blackberry and honeysuckle. It is not often that you'll see this shy creature, but when the leaves fall in the autumn you should keep a look-out for the dormouse's summer nest made of leaves grass and twigs. The Hazel Dormouse spends winters hibernating in its cosy nest under the roots of a tree.

Swim and Fish in the Gyllebosjön

Gyllebosjön is the largest lake in Österlen (south-east Skåne). It is deep and clear and full of fish. There are both introduced species such as zander and rainbow trout and native species such as pike, perch and eel. There is an esker running along the bottom of the lake called Munkaryggen (the Monk's Back). It is possible to by a fishing licence and hire boats through Gyllebosjön's fish conservation area. There is a swimming area with a barbecue site and toilets in the southern part of the lake.

Ride Around the Lake

It is possible to ride around the whole of Gyllebosjön on horseback on narrow roads, and there is a specially-built bridle-path on the northern side of the lake. There is also a resting place with space for the horse.

Gyllebo Castle and Ruined Fort

Gyllebo Castle and the ruins of a fort lie on an islet in the lake, outside of the reserve itself. The buildings on the islet date back to the 13th century, the ruins are of the fort that Laurids Lauridsen Knob had built between 1538 and 1544.