Walk further. See more. Slow down.
Some places ask you to choose between the coast and the forest. Blekinge doesn't.
In Blekinge, a day's walk can take you through quiet beech woods, across open meadows and out onto smooth granite cliffs beside the Baltic Sea. You might stop for lunch in a fishing village, swim before heading on, then finish the day in a harbour where the evening ferries return from the islands.
Nothing feels far away here. That's what makes hiking in Blekinge different.
Whether you have a few hours or several days, it's easy to find a trail that fits your plans.
A landscape that changes as you walk
Blekinge may be Sweden's smallest mainland county, but its landscapes are remarkably varied.
The west is shaped by deep forests, lakes and rolling hills. Towards the east, the scenery opens up into oak woodlands, rocky coastline and one of the largest archipelagos in the Baltic Sea. Between them lie small towns, nature reserves, farm cafés and quiet roads where life moves at a slower pace.
You spend less time travelling between places and more time outdoors.
Blekingeleden – 270 kilometres across southern Sweden
The Blekingeleden trail stretches from Sölvesborg in the west to Bröms on the eastern border of Blekinge.
Divided into 15 stages, it crosses forests, nature reserves, lakes, farmland and coastal landscapes. Some sections are gentle enough for a relaxed afternoon walk. Others are better suited to a full day's hike or a longer journey across the region.
Along the trail you'll find shelters, campsites, swimming spots and villages where you can pause for a meal before continuing.
No two stages feel quite the same.
ARK56 – hiking shaped by the sea
Most hiking trails follow the land.
ARK56 follows both land and water.
The trail network links together the Blekinge Archipelago through walking trails, cycling routes, kayaking and island ferries. Instead of turning back at the shoreline, you can continue your journey to another island, another village or another stretch of coast.
It's a different way of exploring southern Sweden — one where the journey changes as often as the landscape.
