Granvågsniporna Nature Preserve

Granvågsniporna Nature Preserve

Höga Kusten

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Granvågsniporna Nature Preserve

Granvågsniporna Nature Preserve

Right where the waters of Faxälven river flow into the mighty Ångermanälven river, you can get a magnificent view over the river and its surrounding landscapes, one of Ådalen's most beautiful places.

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