{"id":82801,"date":"2025-09-10T13:52:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T11:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/upptack\/gravelleder-i-smaland\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T08:56:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T07:56:46","slug":"gravel-roads-in-smaland","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/gravel-roads-in-smaland\/","title":{"rendered":"Gravel roads in Sm\u00e5land"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__container\">\n        <h1 class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__heroHeading\">\n            Gravel roads in Sm\u00e5land        <\/h1>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__imageContainer\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ChristopherLanawayPhotography_SmalandGravelExperience-7129-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ChristopherLanawayPhotography_SmalandGravelExperience-7129-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ChristopherLanawayPhotography_SmalandGravelExperience-7129-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ChristopherLanawayPhotography_SmalandGravelExperience-7129-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ChristopherLanawayPhotography_SmalandGravelExperience-7129-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ChristopherLanawayPhotography_SmalandGravelExperience-7129-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ChristopherLanawayPhotography_SmalandGravelExperience-7129-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__breadcrumbs\">\n   <div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__breadcrumbs-container\">\n        <p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/\">Frontpage<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"contentCta contentCta__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"contentCta contentCta__container\">\n                    \t\t\t<div class=\"contentCta contentCta__text\" style=\"color: \">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Here are some tips on gravel routes in Sm\u00e5land. We\u2019ve also added suggestions for places to take a break along the way. Click on each route to view a map. Take it easy and enjoy the ride!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                <hr>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container layout-reversed\">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: \">\n                Habo Church gravel route, 64 km            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: \">\n                                    <p>This gravel route starts in central J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping. After a few kilometers on paved roads, you\u2019ll find yourself riding on wonderful paths through pastures and rolling hills. After 12 kilometers, you rea&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: \">\n                <p>This gravel route starts in central J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping. After a few kilometers on paved roads, you\u2019ll find yourself riding on wonderful paths through pastures and rolling hills. After 12 kilometers, you reach a popular gravel section called \u00c4lgafall. The road continues through dense forests towards Mullsj\u00f6 and then along crunchy gravel roads to Habo Church. On the way back to J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping, you get a striking view over the city and Lake V\u00e4ttern. This tour is relatively easy.<br data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"696\" \/>Nice stop along the way: <a href=\"https:\/\/landhs.se\/mullsjo\/\">Lands konditori,<\/a>\u00a0a true gem in the area.<br data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"768\" \/>Accommodation options: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elite.se\/en\/hotels\/jonkoping\/stora-hotellet\/?gclid=CjwKCAiAhJTyBRAvEiwAln2qB7CMPfGAwyJ9dolqzUYDxErl29b-8As7GnwnW_rInmCMuLs4bDgjchoCSz0QAvD_BwE\">Stora Hotellet J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxhotel.com\">Hotel Vox<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scandichotels.com\/hotels\/sweden\/jonkoping\/scandic-elmia?cmpid=ppc_BH2du0026gclid=CjwKCAiAhJTyBRAvEiwAln2qB8tmK5Xp6hZ2VoN6xAmWKNtNGfrS0dWpANCUuC0h0ZJJiypSJhw5jRoCztAQAvD_BwEu0026s_kwcid=AL!7589!3!291097966779!e!!g!!scandic%20elmiau0026_ga=2.93691101.1914787914.1581590465-964526788.1576836692u0026_gac=1.120366458.1581590465.CjwKCAiAhJTyBRAvEiwAln2qB8tmK5Xp6hZ2VoN6xAmWKNtNGfrS0dWpANCUuC0h0ZJJiypSJhw5jRoCztAQAvD_BwE\">Scandic Elmia, J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping.<\/a><\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button arrow-white\">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Read more about the route\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/30250623\" style=\"background-color: #374632; color: #ffffff;border: solid 1px #374632\">\n                        Read more about the route                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gravel_habo-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #374632\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container \">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                Eksj\u00f6 Gravel West, 40.4 km            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                                    <p>Set off on a cycling tour through Sm\u00e5land\u2019s enchanting gravel roads, from Eksj\u00f6 Stadshotell and back to the charming Old Town. Along the winding roads, you\u2019ll pass historical gems like Hyttens Mill&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                <p>Set off on a cycling tour through Sm\u00e5land\u2019s enchanting gravel roads, from Eksj\u00f6 Stadshotell and back to the charming Old Town. Along the winding roads, you\u2019ll pass historical gems like Hyttens Mill and the beautiful Norra Solberga Church. Pause by peaceful lakes and let yourself be immersed in the mysterious atmosphere of the Sm\u00e5land landscape. Every pedal stroke brings you closer to a journey that blends the calm of nature with echoes of history. Make a stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/filmbyn.se\/\">Filmbyn Sm\u00e5land.<\/a> Stay overnight at <a href=\"https:\/\/eksjostadshotell.se\/\">Eksj\u00f6 Hotell<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vimmerbystadshotell.se\/\">Vimmerby Stadshotell<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storebroherrgard.se\/\">Storebro herrg\u00e5rd.<\/a><\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Read more about the route\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/46260604\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb; color: #000000;border: solid 1px #f4f2eb\">\n                        Read more about the route                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/TreTillsammans_ChrisLanaway_webb-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: \">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container layout-reversed\">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: \">\n                Smaller Roads to Bunn, 90 km            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: \">\n                                    <p>This route is suitable for road bikes or leisure cycling. It starts in central J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping and takes you out of the city via a challenging serpentine road with a waterfall. After that, you\u2019ll reach q&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: \">\n                <p>This route is suitable for road bikes or leisure cycling. It starts in central J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping and takes you out of the city via a challenging serpentine road with a waterfall. After that, you\u2019ll reach quieter roads that offer fast and exciting cycling. Along the way, you pass the beautiful village of Bunn, the \u201cTuscany of Sm\u00e5land,\u201d with open landscapes, and Lake Landsj\u00f6n \u2013 one of the most popular cycling routes in Sm\u00e5land. After the spectacular viewpoint at Vista Kulle, the route continues through apple orchards with an unmatched view over Lake V\u00e4ttern on the way back to J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping. The difficulty level is relatively easy.<br data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"801\" \/>Fancy a coffee? Stop by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gardsrosteriet.se\/\">G\u00e5rdsrosteriet<\/a>.<br data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"847\" \/>Nearby accommodation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elite.se\/en\/hotels\/jonkoping\/stora-hotellet\/?gclid=CjwKCAiAhJTyBRAvEiwAln2qB7CMPfGAwyJ9dolqzUYDxErl29b-8As7GnwnW_rInmCMuLs4bDgjchoCSz0QAvD_BwE\">Stora Hotellet J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxhotel.com\">Hotel Vox<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scandichotels.com\/hotels\/sweden\/jonkoping\/scandic-elmia?cmpid=ppc_BH2du0026gclid=CjwKCAiAhJTyBRAvEiwAln2qB8tmK5Xp6hZ2VoN6xAmWKNtNGfrS0dWpANCUuC0h0ZJJiypSJhw5jRoCztAQAvD_BwEu0026s_kwcid=AL!7589!3!291097966779!e!!g!!scandic%20elmiau0026_ga=2.93691101.1914787914.1581590465-964526788.1576836692u0026_gac=1.120366458.1581590465.CjwKCAiAhJTyBRAvEiwAln2qB8tmK5Xp6hZ2VoN6xAmWKNtNGfrS0dWpANCUuC0h0ZJJiypSJhw5jRoCztAQAvD_BwE\">Scandic Elmia J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping<\/a><\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Read more about the route\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/30243154\" style=\"background-color: #fbbd51; color: ;border: solid 1px #fbbd51\">\n                        Read more about the route                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gravel_bunn_water-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container \">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n                Isaberg, 100 km            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n                                    <p>Pack some extra snacks in your backpack for this route, which starts right at Isaberg Golf Club. The tour takes you between Sm\u00e5land\u2019s thousands of lakes and waterways toward Gnosj\u00f6, along small, wi&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n                <p>Pack some extra snacks in your backpack for this route, which starts right at Isaberg Golf Club. The tour takes you between Sm\u00e5land\u2019s thousands of lakes and waterways toward Gnosj\u00f6, along small, winding roads with very little traffic. After Gnosj\u00f6, you continue toward Marieholms Bruk, a former iron and boat workshop. During summer, the barge runs along the Marieholm Canal between Hillerstorp and Marieholm. From there, you head north through dense, fairytale-like forests on the way back to Isaberg Golf Club. The tour is relatively easy.<br data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"696\" \/>Nice stop along the way: Enjoy waffles at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marieholmsbruk.se\/marieholms-bruk\/\">Marieholms Bruk<\/a>\u00a0(open in summer).<br data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"778\" \/>Accommodation options: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hestraviken.se\">Hestraviken<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaberg.com\">Isaberg Mountain Resort<\/a><\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button arrow-white\">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Read more about the route\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/30256120\" style=\"background-color: #374632; color: #ffffff;border: solid 1px #374632\">\n                        Read more about the route                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ChristopherLanawayPhotography_gravel-webb-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #374632\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container layout-reversed\">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: #fff\">\n                Gr\u00e4nna Hills, 40 km            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #fff\">\n                                    <p>This beautiful gravel loop starts in central Gr\u00e4nna and its picturesque surroundings. It is challenging right from the beginning and quickly leads you onto fantastic gravel roads. The loop is varie&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: #fff\">\n                <p>This beautiful gravel loop starts in central Gr\u00e4nna and its picturesque surroundings. It is challenging right from the beginning and quickly leads you onto fantastic gravel roads. The loop is varied, winding through forests and meadows, and finishes along the shores of Lake V\u00e4ttern with outstanding views. This is a demanding tour. Why not stop at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kleven.nu\/utsikten-35071398\">Caf\u00e9 7:an<\/a>, the perfect place for a break after about 28 km, where they serve Sm\u00e5land\u2019s regional specialty, <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"635\">ostkaka<\/strong> (cheesecake-style dessert).<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Read more about the route\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/30250628\" style=\"background-color: #f4f2eb; color: #000000;border: solid 1px #f4f2eb\">\n                        Read more about the route                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gravel_granna-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container \">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: \">\n                Around Vetlanda, 60 km            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: \">\n                                    <p>This route starts in central Vetlanda and heads into the Sm\u00e5land countryside for a truly challenging climb. Turn north at Ekekull and after 30 kilometres you\u2019ll pass Mellby Church. The route contin&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: \">\n                <p>This route starts in central Vetlanda and heads into the Sm\u00e5land countryside for a truly challenging climb. Turn north at Ekekull and after 30 kilometres you\u2019ll pass Mellby Church. The route continues along Lake Solgen and then heads back toward Vetlanda through farmland and dense Sm\u00e5land forests. After 60 kilometres you\u2019ll reach the outskirts of Vetlanda again. A shorter version of this loop is possible by turning off at the village of V\u00e4rne after 27.5 km, making the loop just over 40 km in total. This tour is relatively easy.<br data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"706\" \/>Nice stop along the way: <a href=\"https:\/\/vetlanda.se\/uppleva-och-gora\/aktorer\/forngardens-sommarcafe\">Forng\u00e5rdens sommarcaf\u00e9<\/a>, serving waffles and ice cream.<br data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\" \/>Accommodation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallby.se\">Wallby S\u00e4teri<\/a><\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Read more about the route\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/30256446\" style=\"background-color: #fbbd51; color: ;border: solid 1px #fbbd51\">\n                        Read more about the route                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SmalandTurism_Gravel_ChristopherLanaway_LR-048-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  \n<div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__container\">  \n            <div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__feturedWrapper\">\n            <a aria-label=\"Sm\u00e5land Gravel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/smaland-gravel\/\"class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TreTillsammans_ChrisLanaway_23_07_25-1027-LR-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n                <h2 class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Sm\u00e5land Gravel                <\/h2>\n                <p class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__description\">\n                    Discover gravel cycling in northeastern Sm\u00e5land, wh\u2026                <\/p>\n                 \n                 \n                <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                        <a aria-label=\"Sm\u00e5land Gravel\"class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/smaland-gravel\/\">\n                            Discover                       \n                         <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__feturedWrapper\">\n            <a aria-label=\"Gravel in Sm\u00e5land\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/gravel\/\"class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/topp_gravel-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n                <h2 class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Gravel in Sm\u00e5land                <\/h2>\n                <p class=\"featuredTwoColumns featuredTwoColumns__description\">\n                    Biking around in Sm\u00e5land is an excellent way to dis\u2026                <\/p>\n                 \n                 \n                <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                        <a aria-label=\"Gravel in Sm\u00e5land\"class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/gravel\/\">\n                            Discover                       \n                         <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some tips on gravel routes in Sm\u00e5land. 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