Bäveåns is located in the scenic Uddevalla on the west coast. The watercourse that flows through central Uddevalla and has its outlet in Uddevalla harbour.
Bäveån is a watercourse with many interesting environments. The landscape around parts of its lower course is protected as a nature reserve. For the city population of Uddevalla and not least for ornithologically interested people, the lands around Bäveån are a popular destination. Because the Bohusleden trail passes through the area, it is also important for long-distance hikers.
The area forms part of the old Uddevalla Strait, which was previously a narrow passage between the Västerås and the Baltic Sea basin. The inclusion of shells in the soil is striking here and has led to extensive quarrying activities. As a result, two small lakes have been created in the eastern flat part of the reserve in close contact with the river.
The lakes and surrounding marshes are of high value for foraging birds. To the west, the river passes through a narrow canyon-like valley, which is very interesting. A path runs along the south side of the watercourse. Lake Surveln just north of it is known as the setting for the Gotland saga, which is extremely rare in the county.
