Bastuklumpen, also called Bastuberget, is a nature reserve located about 65 kilometers outside of Åsele. The nature reserve got its name after one of the two steep mountains that rises in the landscape on each side of the river Lögdeälven. The mountains Bastuklumpen and Lögdåkullen that lines the river with steep, craggy cliffs, form perfect viewing points. The top of Bastuklumpen also contains an old offering site.
One part of the river Lögdeälven, also called Midnattsfallet, that runs through the nature reserve consists of a torrent with waterfalls, rocks and rock formations. Midnattsfallet carries traces of timber rafting and dam operaions that has been untouched for dacades. A suspension bridge is located over Midnattsfallet from where one can watch the flowing water.
Photo: Christian Ortner
Photo: Christian Ortner
In addition to the mountains, the nature reserve for the most part consists of a fire field that was left after the last forest fire in the 1970’s. Only a small part of the western nature reserve was saved from the fire. Today a pine forest consisting of 150 to 200 year old trees grows there. The fire field has since the 1970’s for the most part been left untouched and today holds a deciduous forest.
At the western side of Lögdeälven a large rose quartz area is located. The area is believed to have been an ancient work area where quartz was processed. In the forest next to the river an an enormous boulder with petroglyphs is located. This supports the theory that the area was once an ancient settlement.
Photo: Christian Ortner
Bastuklumpens vackra natur kan beskådas längs naturreservatets olika vandringsleder. Framkomligheten längs vandringslederna varierar och är delvis begränsad. Därför rekommenderas ordentlig vandringsutrustning vid ett besök av naturreservatet. Det finns även en timmerstuga där man kan ta en paus.
The beautiful nature of Bastuklumpen can be admired along the different hiking paths of the nature reserve. The accessibility along the hiking paths varies and are some times limited. We therefore recommend the use of proper hiking equipment for a visit to the nature reserve. There is also a cabin to rest in.
Photo: Christian Ortner
Directives:
Please keep in mind that the status of Bastuklumpen as a nature reserve means that the following directives must be followed:
- Motor vehicle are not to be driven in the nature reserve. The exception is snowmobiles, which can be driven on snow-covered and frozen ground.
- The wildlife is to be respected and not disturbed.
- No damage is to be done to the vegetation. This applies to living as well as dead plants and trees.
- It is only allowed to take berries and edible mushrooms from the nature reserve.
- Insects and animals are not to be collected or captured.
- It is not allowed to set up boards, sign, posters or such arrangements.
- To light a fire is only allowed if it is done with self brought firewood in a smaller fire of maximum 0,5 m2.
How to get here:
- From Åsele, drive about 37 kilometers along road 92 towards Umeå.
- Thereafter, make a left turn towards Borgsjö.
- When you have reached Borgsjö, the rote continues along smaller forest roads. Keep in mind that such roads can be unfit for lower cars.
- When you have passed Borgsjö, take the first side-way to the right.
- Drive for 800 meters and make a left turn.
- Drive for 1,7 kilometers, then make a left turn.
- Drive for 7,9 kilometers, then make a right turn.
- Drive for 7,8 kilometers, then make a right turn.
- Drive for 4,1 kilometers. The destination will be on your left side..