Knivsta: Nature, Trails and Historic Sites

The municipality of Knivsta is home to six nature reserves: Södra Lunsen, Trunsta-Gredelby hagar, Rickebasta alsumpskog, Moralundsskiftet, Kungshamn-Morga and Ängbyskogen. Gredelby hagar and Trunsta träsk combine a wetland with natural pasture kept open by grazing livestock and offer good opportunities for recreation. The Kungshamn-Morga nature reserve lies on Ekoln, a bay of Lake Mälaren, and includes grazed meadows, shore meadows and woodland.

Säbysjön is a shallow, reed-rich lake and is suitable for birdwatching. The Moralundsskiftet nature reserve comprises old, untouched mixed coniferous forest with numerous large pines and spruce trees that are up to 250 years old. The section of the Upplandsleden from Lunsentorpet to Knivsta also passes through rocky woodland, pastureland and nature close to settlements.

Trails and activities

The Upplandsleden section from Knivsta to Forsbyån begins on the eastern side of Knivsta railway station and ends at Forsbyån. Along the way, it passes through open agricultural landscapes, spruce forest, deciduous forest and a riverside landscape. A largely step-free walking path along the Knivstaån runs from Knivsta railway station through the centre to the Gredelby groves; accessible footpaths extend along both sides of the stream for much of the route.

At the bike park in Knivsta, you can practise jumps and drops. Hittaut Knivsta is a free health and leisure activity in which checkpoints at four levels of difficulty are found using a map or app. These checkpoints are located in urban areas, parks, residential neighbourhoods and forests close to settlements.

The disc golf course in the outdoor area of CIK has nine holes, is free of charge and can be used without a reservation. On the western shore of the elongated bay of Valloxen near Knivsta, fishing from the shore in municipal waters is free for everyone. Every winter, skating circuits are cleared on Valloxen when weather conditions permit. The MTB trail in Knivsta comprises approximately five kilometres of trail cycling, with both easy and challenging sections.

Swimming and the seasons

Särstabadet has jetties, a diving tower, a barbecue area, an accessible bathing jetty and a bathing wheelchair. This bathing area therefore combines various built features and aids, while Valloxen is suitable for winter use when weather conditions permit.

Culture and history

Several Mora Stones are displayed in a museum building erected in 1770 on the initiative of Gustav III at the present-day memorial site. The western part of Husby-Långhundra Church was built in the 12th century. The church also has medieval lime paintings attributed stylistically to the Tierp School.

Broborg is considered the largest hillfort in Uppland. A path leads from the Broborg car park to the top of the hill, and Broborg offers views over the Långhundraleden valley. Hönsgärde is an Iron Age burial ground with marked paths.

Vallbyåsen is an Iron Age burial ground with more than 300 graves still visible. At the summit of Vallbyåsen, several standing stones now mark the parish boundary between Husby-Långhundra and Östuna. The U463 runestone near Alasjön stands close to its original location and is well preserved.

Noors träslott on Säbysjön is one of the few surviving Carolinian wooden manor houses in Sweden from the 17th century. Laggagrottan is a larger cavity formation between glacial erratic boulders in a small woodland area near Lagga. Laggagrottan is considered an adventurous place for children, where they can climb among the rocks.

More destinations

More places at the same destination:

Enköping, Östhammar, Älvkarleby, Tierp, Heby, Håbo.

To the overview of the wider destination: Uppsala.