Hike in Småland
Pack your backpack and lace up your hiking boots, because Småland is perfect to experience at a walking pace. Here, you’ll find hiking trails along the coasts, through deep forests, and across fascinating cultural areas. If you truly want to bring your soul on the journey, you should explore Småland on foot. At a slow pace, you’ll experience the landscapes in detail, while there is time for rest and deep conversations.
The Småland Trail
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 web…
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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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The east coast trail
The east coast trail – Ostkustleden – stretches 160 km through the Oskarshamn municipality, passing through forests, along lakes, and the coastline. The route is divided into eight stages, each app…
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The east coast trail – Ostkustleden – stretches 160 km through the Oskarshamn municipality, passing through forests, along lakes, and the coastline. The route is divided into eight stages, each approximately 20 km long, and at the end of each stage, there is a shelter where you can rest. The first stage starts at Lilla Hycklinge, which is often a natural starting point. There is parking available, an information board, and a campsite.
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The emigrants’ trail
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 o…
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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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John Bauer Trail
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…
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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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Mörbylånga Trail
Thanks to its unique cultural landscape, the entire southern part of Öland has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site since the year 2000. The island’s geographical location, limestone bed…
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Thanks to its unique cultural landscape, the entire southern part of Öland has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site since the year 2000. The island’s geographical location, limestone bedrock, and mild climate, combined with human influence, have created these conditions. Running through this rugged and beautiful World Heritage area is the Mörbylånga trail, one of the twelve signature trails of the Swedish Tourist Association. Experience the entire route from Färjestaden down to Ottenby, or choose a favorite section.
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The Right of Public Access
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 …
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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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