In Blekinge, the archipelago, coastline, forests and lakes are all within easy reach. Hike beside the sea, kayak between islands, cycle through the countryside or find a quiet lake for your first swim of the day.
The beauty lies not only in what you can do, but in how close the next experience is.
In Blekinge, getting outdoors is straightforward, planning is simple and the pace is easy to adjust.
Follow the Blekinge Trail through forests, farmland and lakeside scenery, or choose a shorter coastal walk along ARK56. You will find routes for a few hours, a full day or a multi-day hiking holiday.
Kayak between the islands of the Blekinge archipelago or head inland to the lakes and forests around Halen, Raslången and Immeln.
Find kayaking and canoeing routes in Blekinge →
Follow coastal routes, quiet country roads and long-distance cycle trails through Blekinge. Choose a relaxed day ride, a longer cycling holiday, a gravel route or a mountain bike trail.
From the River Mörrum and the forest lakes of western Blekinge to fishing along the Baltic coast, several distinct fishing environments are packed into one compact region.
ARK56 connects parts of Blekinge’s coast and archipelago through routes for hiking, cycling, kayaking and boating.
Your day does not have to end where the walking trail finishes. Continue by bike, paddle to another island or stop for a meal and a night close to the route.
ARK56 hubs help you find suitable starting points, local services and connections between activities.
Open the ARK56 map →
Download GPX files →
Download ARK56 from the App Store →
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ARK56 – trails, experiences and maps in Blekinge
A few hours. A full day. A weekend. Several days.
Blekinge’s compact size means the landscape can change surprisingly quickly.
In the east, the Karlskrona archipelago offers islands, sheltered kayaking waters and coastal trails. Around Ronneby and Karlshamn, deciduous forests meet the sea and protected nature reserves. Further west, the landscape changes again as the forests and lakes around Olofström take over.
One trip can hold more than one kind of landscape.
Start the day beside the sea and finish it at a quiet forest lake.
Many of Blekinge’s outdoor experiences can be reached by train, bus, bicycle or archipelago boat.
Take the train to one of the coastal towns, then continue towards hiking trails, nature reserves and the archipelago. Some journeys can also be combined with cycling or a boat trip.
Less time in the car means more time outdoors.
Read the guide to exploring Blekinge without a car →
Outdoor experiences in Blekinge are not limited to summer.
In spring, autumn and winter, the pace is often slower and the trails quieter, offering a different kind of experience with more space and fewer people.
Planning outdoor activities in Blekinge is straightforward.
Trail information, maps and practical details are easy to find, and many places can be reached by public transport, by bike or on foot.
Everything is close by, well connected and easy to navigate.
Choose how you want to get around — and how much time you want to spend outdoors.
