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Hiking Hultsfred

– nature hiking trails

Discover wonderful hiking in Småland with Hultsfred’s hiking trails. Forest, lakes and wonderful nature!

Two of the trails below can be started from Hultsfred and the campsite. You can reach other hiking trails by car. Choose from the areas of Stora Hammarsjön, Järnforsen and Virserum.

Check out each hiking trail’s superb stage sheet with map and info! We have some stage sheets in physical form at the reception, come in and ask and we will help you out on your adventure.

Lönnebergaleden, part of a hiking trail in Hultsfred, Småland

Lönnebergaleden

Distance: depending on stage
Time: depending on stage
Location: Hultsfred, Lönneberga

To starting point: stage 6-7 goes through the campsite

Lönnebergaleden is a very long hiking trail that crosses the upper part of Hultsfred Municipality. Walking the entire Lönnebergaleden would take you several days, but fortunately it is divided into stages, perfect for day trips. Stages 6 – 7 goes through the campsite. The hike is very varied with small peaks, nice views and deep magical forests. You walk on old church roads, pass local parks and some memorial marks.

Hammarsjöleden, part of a hiking trail in Hultsfred, Småland

Hammarsjöleden

Distance: 11 km
Time: 3-4h
Location: Hultsfred

To starting point: 5 min by car
Directions from the campsite >>

This hiking trail begins at Kalvkätte garden in Hultsfred. Here you can park the car and start the excursion by exploring the beautiful garden with its perennial flower beds, herb garden and small cute rose garden. The hiking trail from there on takes you on paths and major gravel roads all the way to Stora Hammarsjön. The last part of the trail has more hilly terrain and takes you through the nature reserve. At the end of the trail, when you get to Stora Hammarsjön, you will find the swimming area at your disposal. More hiking trails also start from here!

Hammarsjön runt, part of hiking trails in Hultsfred, Småland

Hammarsjön runt

Distance: 10 km
Time: 3-4h
Location: Stora Hammarsjön

To starting point: 20 min by car
Directions from the campsite >>

This hiking trail takes you all the way around Stora Hammarsjön! A wonderful day trip that takes you in a circular loop. Perfect with the trail’s start & finish at Stora Hammarsjön’s swimming area for a well-deserved dip in the lake. The hiking trail takes you on a narrow path along the lake. It is relatively flat ground through the forest and some ridges takes you over the more wet ground. During almost the entire hike you will see the water. From Hammarsjön there are also three other hiking trails that starts. So if you want to return for more there is plenty to explore!

Småland's hiking trails in Hultsfred

Stora Järnforsenleden

Distance: 12 km
Time: 4-5h
Location: Järnforsen

To starting point: 25 min by car
Directions from the campsite >>

This red hiking trail is the longest in Järnforsen and it takes you about half a day to explore. A very beautiful and varied hiking trail for you who want to walk a circular trail. The hike consists of a lot of ups and downs, but you will be rewarded with nice views, adventurous ravines and nice waterways. In some places along the hiking trail, there are windbreaks to stop at and also to spend the night for those who wish.

Järnforsenleden, part of a hiking trail in Hultsfred, Småland

Lilla Järnforsenleden

Distance: 7 km
Time: 2h
Location: Järnforsen

To starting point: 25 min by car
Directions from the campsite >>

In Järnforsen’s hiking area there are several fantastic hiking trails and all have their start right outside the community. At the start of the trail there is a barbecue area, parking and a toilet. Lilla Järnforsenleden is a circular loop and is marked with a yellow marking. Even during this hike, there is the possibility of a dip in the lake about halfway from the starting point.

Stenleden, part of a hiking trail in Hultsfred, Småland

Stenleden

Distance: 3 km
Time: 1h
Location: Järnforsen

To starting point: 25 min by car
Directions from the campsite >>

Stenleden is a shorter loop in Järnforsen, marked with blue markings. At the start & finish of the hiking trail there is parking, barbecue area and toilet. The hike Stenleden takes you straight into the Småland forest. On a forest path you get around this circular hike. We recommend a visit to The Judges Ring. According to tradition, the area must have been a courthouse called The Judges Ring. After being convicted, the culprits were thrown into Emån river.

Virserumsleden, part of a hiking trail in Hultsfred, Småland

Virserumsleden

Distance: 10 km
Time: 2-3h
Location: Virserum

To starting point: 30 min by car
Directions from the campsite >>

When you walk Virserumsleden, you can start your hike through the nature reserve Länsmansgårdsängen. But there are also other good places to start your hike if you wish. This hiking trail takes you through the old industrial community Hjortöström and further around the lake via Dackestupet, the holiday village and Virserum’s community. This is a wonderfully varied hike on paths and roads.

Hjortenleden, part of a hiking trail in Hultsfred, Småland

Hjortenleden

Distance: 14 km
Time: 3-4h
Location: Virserum

To starting point: 30 min by car
Directions from the campsite >>

When you walk the hike of Hjortenleden, you walk on fine gravel roads through agricultural landscapes and villages. The gravel roads are mixed with smaller paths through the forest. During the Hjortenleden hike, you will pass cultural monuments such as Knallakorset and Näcken, as well as hydropower plants and mills. We recommend packing swimwear for the hike as there is also the opportunity for a dip in the lake!

Multiple hiking trails in Hultsfred

Stage sheet Not Available

Unfortunately there is no stage sheet

Björnnässlingan

Distance: 2 or 3,5 km
Time: 1h
Location: Stora Hammarsjön

To starting point: 20 min by car
Directions from the campsite >>

Björnnässlingan is locals personal favourite. A loop in the nature reserve that starts from Stora Hammarsjön, just outside of Hultsfred. Choose between hiking the trail of 2 km (blue trail) or 3.5 km (red trail). Both hiking trails are in hilly terrain.

Björnnässlingan unfortunately lacks stage sheets. More info about the hiking trails can be found at the links below:

Visithultsfred.se >>
Alltrails.se >>

To keep in mind when hiking in Hultsfred

Keep this in mind when you head out on Hultsfred’s hiking trails and enjoy what the Småland nature has to offer:

Thanks to the right of public access, everyone can move freely in Swedish nature. Read more at swedishepa.se/Enjoying-nature/The-Right-of-Public-Access

  • Good things to take with you on a day trip can be water, band-Aid, a map, mobile phone, extra sweater layer upon layer and socks.
  • Dogs must be kept on a leash in nature during the period 1 March – 20 August.
  • The moose hunt takes place in mid-October. Try not to be in the forest during this period.
  • Bring a garbage bag for rubbish & leftover food
  • Find out about any current fire bans in the summer. In normal cases, you can make a fire but do not place it on rock or stones and extinguish the fire properly.

More info about hiking in Hultsfred, Småland

We have gathered the most accessible and what we think is the best hiking trails. If you want to read more about hiking trails in Hultsfred and the surrounding area, we recommend that you visit Visithultsfred and their page about hiking.

There are of course more hiking trails for the interested hiker who wants to discover even more.

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