Gråstensmon

Gråstensmon has one of the most well-known examples of stagnation moraine in South Sweden. Here is one of the country’s most interesting geological formations as a result of the inland ice melting. The area also has one of the most valuable wetlands in Kalmar county, with large transition mires, quaking bogs and an interesting flora. At the end of June, the Early Marsh Orchid and other flowers are in full bloom.

People have lived and worked in Gråstensmon for ages. There are archeological remains of dwelling-houses and barns along the footpath. An old dam indicates that a mill once stood here.

The footpath has 10 stops with detailed information in Swedish, English and German