An area of approximately 28 ha where you find several popular hiking trails. From the highest point you have a magnificent view over lake Racken and the surroundning areas.
You can read more about the trails here: https://visitvarmland.com/en/activities/hiking-2/hiking-trails-at-jossestugan The area is home to trees such as pine and fir, but also to endangered mushroom species and the three-toed woodpecker. More information can be find at Länsstyrelsens website (in Swedish): https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/varmland/besoksmal/naturreservat-i-varmlands-lan/rackstadskogen.html
Directions: From Arvika, take road 61 towards Karlstad. After the roundabout, turn left towards Gunnarskogs. Drive 2 km and turn to the ski slope. Drive past the ski slope and turn right at the sign Jössestugan.
Rackstadskogen Naturreservat
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Från Arvika kör rv 61 mot Karlstad. Strax efter rondell sväng vänster mot Gunnarskog. Kör ca 2 km, sväng höger mot slalombacken. Kör förbi slalombacken, sväng höger vid skylt Jössestugan.
