Safety and rules

Remember that the Right of Public Access is limited in the national park! Special regulations apply; read them here.

• fish in any waterway other than Odensjön
• dig up plants or gather moss, lichens, or wood living fungi
• climb in trees with nests, gather insects or in any other way consciously disturb or damage wildlife
• break twigs, fell trees or in any other way damage living or dead trees and shrubs. Nor are you allowed to pick dead twigs and branches or gather other dead wood
• pitch a tent or build a fire anywhere except in designated places
• fly over the area at a height of less then 300 metres above the ground
• land or take off with aircraft
• operate a motor vehicle anywhere except on designated roads
• park anywhere except in designated parking areas and set up or park a caravan, motorhomes or similar except during daytime in designated parking areas
• erect signs, boards or other markings in the landscape
• ride horses or bicycle anywhere except on designated roads and paths
• climb rocks
• bring a dog into the national park except on a leash
• arrange contests or animal shows or carry on dog training anywhere except in designated places in Nackarpsdalen
• use a radio/tape/CD player or speaker in a manner that disturbs others.

On each sign post and at other important places in the national park there is a tag with a unique number and letter combination, linked to a specific coordinate.
In 2024, we have updated the system but the aim is the same - to improve safety in the national park through a quick and well-coordinated response in the event of any accidents.

The new thing is that the national park is divided into different areas as follows:
A - Entré Skäralid
B - Kopparhatten
C - The rift valley
D - Liagården/Hjortsprånget (Liagården camp site and Deer leap)
E - Kvärk
F - Härsnäs/Rallaté
G - Entré Röstånga/Odensjön

You will find a map with the details and points if you follow the link below

• Map with trails and rescue points

Should you run into difficulties, or have an accident, while you are hiking, it's good to know what area you are in, and what number you are at or have recently passed.
It makes it easier for the Emergency Services if they know where to find you.