Tresticklan National Park

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Tresticklan National Park (Swedish: Tresticklan nationalpark) is located in the municipality of Dals-Ed in northwestern Dalsland, Sweden, along the Norwegian border. "Trestickel" means "trident", possibly a reference to the shape of Lake Stora Tresticklan. This national park contains one of the few remaining areas of old-growth forest in southern Scandinavia. The park was established in 1996 and has an area of 28.97 km2 (11.19 mi2). The park's highest point is the Orshöjden (276 m.a.sl).

Coordinates59°02′N 11°45′E
Area28.97 km2 (11.19 sq mi)[1]
Established1996[1]
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Tresticklan National Park
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LocationVästra Götaland County, Sweden
Coordinates59°02′N 11°45′E
Area28.97 km2 (11.19 sq mi)[1]
Established1996[1]
Governing bodyNaturvårdsverket
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