Dumme mosse

Nature reserve in Jönköping with fantastic animal and plant life

  • Nature reserve
  • Hiking trails
  • 4.6 km and 6.9 km
  • Jönköping

Nature reserve in Jönköping with fantastic animal and plant life

Dumme Mosse nature reserve is one of Jönköping County's largest wetlands, home to a fantastic array of animal and plant life. The walking trails here will take you on wonderful hikes through one of southern Sweden’s last areas of wilderness. There are also trails that are accessible for wheelchairs and prams.

Dumme mosse is one of the county's largest and most varied bog areas, with many different types of wetlands and raised bogs, giving you a true feeling of wilderness. There is broad, bare bogland of various kinds, sparsely wooded fens, open moors and swamp forests. If you want to do some birdwatching, then you can visit the bird hide in Tranbo in the northern part of the reserve. In April and May you can hear the trumpet calls of the cranes, and again in autumn before their migration south.

Hiking trails all year round

Dumme mosse has hiking trails suitable for both summer and winter and is well adapted for outdoor activities. The boardwalk trail that is more suitable for the summer months is called the Dumme mosse trail and can be found in the southern part of the nature reserve. Along the trail there are picnic areas with tables, fireplaces, shelters and benches. Jönköping municipality does provide the barbecue areas with firewood but cannot guarantee an available supply.

You can choose how far you want to walk - the blue circular hike is 6.9 km and the yellow one is 4.6 km. The yellow hike is adapted for prams and wheelchairs. In winter, you can explore Dumme mosse on skis. The northern part of the reserve, starting from Hallbystugan, has a marked winter trail.

Rich plant and animal life

During spring and summer, Dumme mosse has a rich variety of bird life and you can see, among other things, golden plover, curlew, wood sandpiper and crane. Most of the area consists of bare raised bogs and among some of the plants you can find are dwarf birch, marsh labrador tea, heather and bog asphodel.

Facts about Dumme mosse

  • Length of hiking trail: Blue loop 6.9 km, yellow loop 4.6 km
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Category: Hiking trail
  • Potable water: No
  • Shelter/Wind protection: Yes
  • Barbecue/picnic area: Yes
  • Toilet: Yes, outhouse available
  • Accessability: Trailt available for wheelchair/stroller
  • Parking: Yes

Experience the city's pulse

Jönköping is one of Sweden’s oldest cities, beautifully located by the shores of three lakes. Discover magnificent nature, a long sandy beach right in the city, the fascinating history of the match industry, and the magical art of John Bauer! Stroll through charming alleys, visit museums and libraries, explore shops, dine at cosy restaurants, and stay at welcoming hotels. With a university that attracts students from all over the world, the city has a vibrant and international feel. Nature is always close—whether you’re into cycling, forest trails, or peaceful nature reserves.

How to get here

You will find the reserve 7 km west of Jönköping. If you are travelling by car, take highway 40 from Jönköping towards Gothenburg. Turn off towards Axamo airport. Adjacent to the airport are signs to car parks in the southern part of Dumme mosse. The distance from the southern car park to the barbecue area is about one kilometre and follows a road along an old railway embankment, making it easy to get to for those who have mobility difficulties.

The winter trail in the northern part of Dumme mosse starts from Hallbystugan. There are signs to Hallbystugan from highway 40.

You can also get to Dumme mosse with bus 31 that goes from central Jönköping to Axamo airport.

For timetable and tickets, visit jlt.se External link.

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