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Notable lake · Värmland County, Värmland County

Stora Böckeln

Stora Böckeln is a lake in Värmland County, Värmland County.

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Stora Böckeln: 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 Stora Böckeln

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 Stora Böckeln — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.64108, 13.82180. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Stora Böckeln full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Stora Böckeln?

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

    What are the places to visit near Stora Böckeln?

    Nearby: Acksjön (lake, 5 km), Kittelfältets naturreservat (sanctuary, 9 km), Geijersdalsmossens naturreservat (sanctuary, 11 km), Brattfors brandfälts naturreservat (sanctuary, 12 km), Lungälvens ravinsystems naturreservat (sanctuary, 13 km), Ulvbergstjärnen (lake, 19 km).

    Is Stora Böckeln worth visiting?

    Stora Böckeln is listed as a notable lake in Värmland County on Spotwander.