A woodland path, a quiet lake and time to stop along the way. The Blekinge Trail, known locally as Blekingeleden, runs for around 270 kilometres between Sölvesborg and Bröms in southern Sweden. Choose from 15 stages for a day walk, a walking weekend or a longer journey through Blekinge.
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Find your kind of walk
Start with the landscape you would like to spend time in: beech woodland, lakeside forest or countryside close to the coast. Then choose a distance that suits your experience.
The distances below are one way, from the start to the end of each stage. Arrange your return journey before setting off.
Beech woodland from Sölvesborg – 14.2 km
Stage 1 takes you from Sölvesborg into the woodland of Ryssberget and on towards Lake Grundsjön. It is graded easy, although the distance and climbs still call for a full day’s preparation.
Find stage 1, Sölvesborg–Grundsjön, in the trail map.
Blekingeleden — Blekingeleden
A shorter walk through lake country – 8.4 km
Stage 13, Mörtsjöåsen–Älmtasjön, passes lakes and streams in rolling woodland. Its shorter distance leaves room for unhurried breaks, but the terrain is graded moderate.
Find stage 13, Mörtsjöåsen–Älmtasjön, in the trail map.
Älmtasjön|Blekingeleden — Blekingeleden
Coastal countryside and borderland history – 10.2 km
Walk from Kristianopel towards Bröms on stage 15. The route brings together woodland near the coast, the sandy landscapes of Högasand and places connected with the region’s borderland history. Allow time to explore Kristianopel before you start.
Find stage 15, Kristianopel–Bröms, in the trail map.
Blekingeleden — Blekingeleden
Make a weekend of it
Stay overnight and leave room for a slower morning. Choose accommodation as a base for day walks, or plan a journey carrying your overnight equipment.
Start by deciding where to sleep. Then check the walking distance, the connection between the trail and your accommodation, and transport at both ends. Two stages do not necessarily mean two similar days.
For a walk towards the sea, consider stage 8, Persgärde–Järnavik: 15.1 kilometres, graded moderate. Järnavik also provides a starting point for extending your stay into the archipelago. Check boat timetables if you plan to continue to Tjärö.
Before you set off
Check the route
Read the description and any notices for your chosen stage. Save the map and any available GPX file before leaving, and carry enough battery power for the day.
Orange waymarks identify the trail. Carry a map as well as following the markers. Blekingeleden
Arrange transport
Check the location of your bus stop or parking place, the walk to the trail and your onward journey. Allow time between finishing the walk and catching your bus or train.
Plan food, water and overnight stops
Carry sufficient drinking water and food, with extra for delays. Check refill points in advance and do not expect a shop on every stage.
Overnight options along the route include campsites, accommodation and basic open-fronted shelters known as vindskydd. Check facilities, seasonal opening and booking requirements before relying on a stop.
Choose a suitable day
Use the weather forecast and available daylight to shape your plans. Pack waterproofs, an extra layer, first aid supplies and footwear with good grip.
For a family outing, consider walking part of a stage. Check gradients and surfaces if anyone in your group needs a more even route.
Brief facts about the Blekinge trail
Total length: About 270 km divided into fifteen subtrails, from 8 km to 34 km long. You may very well need a couple of days to hike the longest trails, spend a night or two in a tent or windbreak along the way.
Service: Access to toilets and water taps on most subtrails. Parts of the trail run through communities where there are supermarkets: Sölvesborg, Näsum, Olofström, Ronneby and Kristianopel.
Accommodation: Tent or windbreak. STF Karlshamns Hotel in central Karlshamn. Camp site cabins in Olofström, Långasjönäs, Järnavik and Kristianopel. Guesthouse in Järnavik, Ronneby and Kristianopel. B&B and Airbnb.
Getting there: By car or public transport. There is a possibility to use Blekingetrafiken's service Open local traffic, which allows you to pre-book a connecting trip to regular public transport. Order by phone: +46455-165 00.