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Notable lake · Dalarna County, Dalarna County

Backtjärnen

Backtjärnen is a lake in Dalarna County, Dalarna County.

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Backtjärnen: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Backtjärnen

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Backtjärnen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 61.03621, 13.44204. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Backtjärnen full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Backtjärnen yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Backtjärnen?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Backtjärnen?

    Nearby: Tandövala (sanctuary, 32 km), Tandövala (sanctuary, 32 km), Granberget (viewpoint, 51 km), Havsvalladalens naturreservat (sanctuary, 54 km), Frisen (lake, 54 km), Kus-Britatjärnen (lake, 55 km).

    Is Backtjärnen worth visiting?

    Backtjärnen is listed as a notable lake in Dalarna County on Spotwander.