Hike in Småland

Smålandsleden is a network of several hiking trails in Småland. The entire route system is 900 kilometers long, and you can join the trail at 60 different locations. On Smålandsleden’s official website, you will find more detailed information such as maps, the difficulty levels of the stages, and the types of terrain, including forest paths, gravel roads, asphalted walking or cycling paths, and more.

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One can choose to both hike and cycle in the footsteps of Vilhelm Moberg on the Emigrant Trail – Utvandrarleden -. The hike goes through forests and meadows, past cottages and stone walls, mostly on forest roads and paths. Those familiar with Moberg’s novels will also recognize the locations from the stories, as the route passes through places like Ljuder, Åkerby, and Duvemåla. The Emigrant Trail is a circular route of about 110 km with overnight options at four locations.

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The trail is named after the well-known Jönköping artist, who drew much of his inspiration for his magical motifs from these very forests. The hiking route is 57.7 km long and runs between the IKHP cabin in Huskvarna and the open-air museum at Grännaberget, where you can choose the starting and ending points. Along the way, you pass through fairy-tale forests, past old cottages, remnants of a monastery, and many streams.

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Thanks to “allemansrätten” – The Right of Public Access – everyone can move freely in Swedish nature. However, there are some things to remember when you are out paddling, camping, hiking, picking flowers, or doing something else in nature. It is important to remember that “allemansrätten” involves both rights and responsibilities. It is about taking responsibility for nature and wildlife, as well as being considerate towards landowners and other visitors.

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