In the Rogen area there are some hiking trails that are well marked and are ideal for those who are not used to hiking with a map and compass. However, many people think that the reserve is best discovered by going their own way, but then we recommend a map and compass.
Hiking in the area is excellent but the trails can be difficult at times, Rogen Nature Reserve is recognized by its rocky terrain!
At Tännäs Fiskecentrum you can buy maps and get more information about the area.
The Rogen area is a bit of a fishing paradise, with many popular species and waters to choose from. Some common species are trout, char, grayling, perch
and pike.
Since some waters in the area belong to the state and others belong to Tännäs-Funäsdalens FVO, we recommend the fishing pass, which is a fishing license that can be purchased in store or via ifiske.se
Don't forget about the Right of Public Access when you are in the countryside!
A prerequisite for us to continue to be able to spend time in nature in the way we do today is that we all protect nature and follow the rules and laws that exist!
We would like you to read through what is meant by the right of public access and that you pay attention to any regulations and recommendations that apply in the area (Fire ban, etc.)
Rogen Nature Reserve is a unique area in western Härjedalen and here you will find hundreds of lakes and streams, combined with a barren nature with a lot of stone and ancient pine forest.
People have lived and worked here for a long time. The landscape is largely a cultural landscape, and ancient remains show that the Rogen area was used for hunting and fishing as early as the Stone Age.
North of Rogen there is a system of trapping pits several kilometres long, which were probably used for hunting wild reindeer. Reindeer have been in the area since the ice sheet retreated and the area is of great importance as a reindeer grazing area.
The bogs in the area have been used for haymaking, providing winter fodder for cattle, and the white moss has been harvested for use as bedding in the barns.
There is almost no mountain birch forest in the area, instead it is the pine that forms a tree line against the cold mountains as the soil layer is too thin and the ground too dry for the birch to thrive.
The forest
Something that characterizes the area is all the dead pines you can find along the trails and waterways. These dried, dead trees have stood where they are for hundreds of years, and many of them are likely remnants of wildfires that occurred long ago.
Scarred by fires, the pines have filled themselves with terpenes—substances that act as preservatives, preventing the trees from rotting and disappearing. The trees may remain standing for hundreds of more years, but only if we continue to protect them!
The ground in the sparse pine forests is covered with various types of lichens, which grow very slowly and require little nourishment to thrive. The most unique lichen found in the area is likely the wolf lichen. It glows yellow or yellow-green on most of the old dead trees in the area, as it can only grow on dead material. The lichen is protected and very rare, even though it occurs in large quantities within the reserve.
Animals
Examples of animals found in the area include bears, moose, wolverines, beavers, Arctic foxes, and lynxes. These animals are shy and usually keep their distance from humans, but if you move carefully and stay alert, you might be lucky enough to spot one.
Otherwise, you have a good chance of seeing many other animals, such as the common loon and other frequently occurring bird species.
The Musk Ox – The Last Great Prehistoric Animal
The area is home to Sweden’s only group of musk oxen! These animals originally come from Greenland, from where they were transported to Norway, and a few of them eventually wandered over to the Swedish side.
Musk oxen are rare creatures that live in a harsh environment. If you happen to encounter them in the wild (which is very rare), you should take a different route to avoid disturbing them. Additionally, they can become aggressive if you get too close.
If you want to see these unique animals up close, you can contact the Musk Ox Centre in Tännäs, located at Härjebrygg. There, you can book a guided tour to the musk ox enclosures and learn more about these fascinating animals and their way of life!
Gränslandet / The borderlands
Rogen Nature Reserve is part of a large protected area called Gränslandet (The Borderland).
Gränslandet consists of vast nature reserves in both Sweden and Norway.
If you plan to hike or paddle through both the Swedish and Norwegian parts, it might be worthwhile to learn more about Gränslandet!
