Simonsberget is located in a nature reserve. Climbing is allowed on the mountain, but please read the following before you go there. Rules for commercial courses/instructors Commercial courses/instructors must apply for an exemption to hold courses and other commercial events on the mountain. Link to the exemption application on the County Administrative Board of Södermanland's website Here is a summary of the rules that apply to climbing on Simonsberget. Impact on the mountain or nature In addition to the prohibitions and exceptions mentioned in the regulations, it is forbidden to damage the mountain or nature in general. However, clearing of boulders or rocks that seriously threaten climbers is permitted, e.g. loose boulders on a trail. Major interventions aimed at making climbing safer must be reported to the County Administrative Board. Bolting It is permitted to replace existing bolts. Driven bolts can be replaced with drilled bolts. All other bolting is prohibited under the (legal) reserve regulations. Organized activities with more than 25 participants Organized activities involving more than 25 participants must be notified at least 1 month in advance to the County Administrative Board of Södermanland. The County Administrative Board will then contact the person who made the notification and let you know whether the planned climb can be carried out etc. Link to the exemption application on the County Administrative Board of Södermanland's website Commercial activities Traders and organizations/associations or persons etc. who carry out commercial activities (earn money from climbing) must apply for a special permit from the County Administrative Board. Permits can be obtained for a maximum of 3 years. Link to the exemption application on the County Administrative Board of Södermanland's website Camping For camping for more than two days, special permission must be sought from the County Administrative Board. Camping in the reserve may only take place between the site of the old dry house (clearing about 100m south along the path from the fireplace) and the fireplace. Camping is also allowed on the grass field outside the fireplace (in the corner of the field). When camping, great consideration must be given to nature within the reserve but also to local residents. Fires Fires are only allowed at the fire pit below the mountain, by the information board. It is therefore forbidden to make a fire up on the mountain, at the old fireplace! Clearing and grubbing Clearing may only take place after planning with the County Administrative Board. Clearing existing trails of moss / lichens etc. is allowed. Trails It is not permitted to make new trails, whether they are secured naturally or bolted! Celebration It is not allowed to mount permanent celebration anchors on trees. It is also not allowed to celebrate by wrapping rope around tree trunks and then pulling it down afterwards. Special celebration anchors are available in several places on the mountain! County Administrative Board of Södermanland Address: County Administrative Board of Södermanland, Stora Torget 1, 611 86 NYKÖPING https://access.klatterforbundet.se/simonsberget-tunaberg/