Hiking in Southern Sweden

Explore the Regional Routes

Want an overview of the many hiking possibilities in Southern Sweden? Check out the major regional hiking routes. They take you around, offering varied landscapes and plenty of nature and cultural experiences.

• Skåneleden: With its 1300 kilometers divided into six sub-areas, Skåneleden is a paradise for hikers. From dramatic cliff coasts to lush forests and historical landmarks.
• Blekingeleden: Divided into 15 stages, Blekingeleden offers approximately 265 kilometers of hiking from Sölvesborg in the west to Bröms in the east. Through varied nature with forests, cliffs, open landscapes, lakes, and coastal areas.
• Hallandsleden: If you want to experience the inland landscapes of the west coast, Hallandsleden is perfect. The landscape varies from deep forests to open areas with horse paddocks and the characteristic red-painted houses.
• Smålandsleden: With a whopping 900 kilometers of hiking trails, you can go deep into the vast Småland forests. Here, you'll get close to nature, passing through spruce and birch trees, lakes, rivers, and charming villages in the spirit of Astrid Lindgren.

Hiking Along the Coast

- and Rocky Archipelagos

You don't have to go far from Denmark to experience completely different coastal landscapes than you're used to. Southern Swedish coastal hikes are something special. Here, you can experience everything from sandy beaches to dramatic cliffs and archipelagos, while seagulls cry and the scent of saltwater reaches your nostrils.

In northwest Skåne, just on the other side of the Öresund, you'll find wonderful coastal landscapes that are completely different from the Danish ones. Already at Kullen, which can even be seen from North Zealand, it's a good idea to hike along the cliffs that dramatically stretch out into the sea. Also, try visiting Hovs Hallar a bit further north, where Hallandsåsen meets the sea, and dramatic volcanic cliffs provide insight into geological changes that occurred millions of years ago.

Prins Bertils Stig in Halland offers a fantastic coastal hike. Along the 18-kilometer stretch from the 400-year-old castle in Halmstad to Möllegård, you'll experience sandy beaches, cliffs, and coastal forests.

In the southeast of Blekinge, several hiking trails showcase the archipelago in the most beautiful way, even without wearing out your boots. Svalemålaleden, for example, is only 6 km long, despite its undeniable beauty. Many consider this route, with its varied landscape, mighty beech forests, and the idyllic village of Gyön, to be among the most beautiful in Blekinge.

Scenic coastal hikes can also be experienced in Småland, which offers a wide selection of hiking trails along the east coast. For example, Ostkustleden presents a 160 km round trip north of Oskarshamn, where the archipelago and other coastal landscapes showcase themselves beautifully.

If you want to venture out into the sea, Öland also offers fantastic coastal walks. Take, for example, the short six-kilometer route at Homrevet, where pine forest and soft sandy beach characterize this northern part of the island.

Hiking Along Watercourses

- and Beautiful Lakes

However, water doesn't only play a big role along the coasts for your hike. Inland, trails follow rivers, streams, and quintessentially Swedish forest lakes. Here, you'll experience how trees and rocks reflect beautifully in the water, while mosquitoes hum, and calmness spreads during a well-deserved rest.

Laxaleden in Blekinge, for example, takes you 30 km along the rushing flow of Mörrums-ån through varied landscapes. There's a lot to learn along the way, as there are no fewer than 100 information boards along the trail that provide insight into the area. If you have patience and skills with a fishing rod, also take the time to fish for salmon. Mörrum offers world-class salmon fishing.