The Blekingeleden trail
Blekingeleden begins in the medieval town of Sölvesborg. Following trails and gravel roads, you’ll hike through forests, across pastures, and past lakes along the 260 kilometers to the final destination, Bröms. Below, you’ll find inspiration with descriptions of the first six days of hiking, from Sölvesborg to Karlshamn.
The Blekingeleden trail in short
Map of Blekingeleden
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Discover Blekingeleden
The first six days of Blekingeleden can be described as a coast-to-coast hike. Starting at the seashore in Sölvesborg, you’ll finish just north of the coastal town Karlshamn. Along the way, you’ll explore trails and gravel roads, walk through beech forests, pass rolling farmland, and follow the edges of small and large lakes. An unforgettable experience awaits you in the rift valley, where the Mörrumsån River flows.
Sections 7–15 pass through Ronneby and then turn north. Following the valley of the Nättraby River, you’ll reach Guttamåla, the trail’s northernmost point. From there, the trail heads southeast, leading you through areas like Mörtsjöåsen and Lake Älmtasjön, eventually reaching Kristianopel.
You can hike Blekingeleden from west to east, or east to west. The choice is yours!
See and do along the trail
You can take a detour to visit Tjärö and STF Tjärö Hostel to experience rural idyll in the Blekinge archipelago. Take a boat from Järnavik, located 20 kilometers east of Karlshamn.
Don’t miss
The Mörrumsån River is one of the world’s most famous salmon rivers. Salmon fishing is practiced as sport fishing, and bookings must be made in advance. The season opens on the last Friday in March and continues until the end of September. Perhaps consider booking a fly fishing course before your hike?
Getting to the trail
Take a train (sj.se) to Sölvesborg. The trail starts at the central station. Find where the hiking trail begins (Google Maps link).
Trail markers
Blekingeleden is marked with orange on posts and signs.
Sections of Blekingeleden
Below are descriptions of the different sections of Blekingeleden, including distances, nearby accommodation options, and other relevant hiking information.
Of course, you can hike in the opposite direction to the order in which the sections are presented.
Section 1: Sölvesborg–Grundsjön
14.2 kilometers, 4–5 hours of hiking
Accommodation: Wind shelter or tent at Grundsjön
After leaving the sea behind and heading north, you’ll enter the deep beech forests of Ryssberget. The area has abundant wildlife, and you might encounter both large and small animals, such as red deer and mouflon sheep. At the endpoint, Grundsjön, there are rainbow trout, perch, and roach aplenty. Fishing permits can be purchased on-site. Toilets, water, and wind shelters are available here.
Section 2: Grundsjön–Östafors
15.8 kilometers, 4–5 hours of hiking
Accommodation: Wind shelter or tent at Östafors
This section takes a detour into Skåne, where you’ll walk through the Näsums beech forest nature reserve. Time seems to stand still in this untouched forest. At the endpoint, there are wind shelters, toilets, and water available.
Section 3: Östafors–Olofström
15.5 kilometers, 4–5 hours of hiking
Accommodation: Tent at Halens camping or other accommodation in Olofström
With rolling fields of grain in view, your journey continues along forest paths. The latter half of the day’s section takes you through Halens nature reserve. Along the lakeside sections, you might see white and yellow water lilies. Halens camping is located just on the outskirts of Olofström.
Section 4: Olofström–Kyrkhult
20.5 kilometers, 5–6 hours of hiking
Accommodation: Tent or wind shelter at Slagenässjön, just before Kyrkhult
The trail continues north on forest paths. About halfway, you’ll pass Slagenässjön, where you’ll find a fire pit, toilet, and wind shelter at the southern end. Kyrkhult, an old spa town with impressive wooden villas, is worth a visit.
Section 5: Kyrkhult–Mörrumsån
17.5 kilometers, 5 hours of hiking
Accommodation: Tent at a suitable spot by Mörrumsån, near Åkeholm
Now the trail heads south again along easy-to-walk paths. After passing Käringebygden and Röshult, you’ll reach Mörrumsån and the Mörrumsån Valley nature reserve. For the remainder of the day, you’ll enjoy the river and the rift valley it flows through, as the trail runs right alongside.
Section 6: Mörrumsån–Karlshamn
19.5 kilometers, 5–6 hours of hiking
Accommodation: Karlshamn Hotel (Not STF)
On day six, part of the trail follows Holländarevägen, an old transport route built in the 17th century for moving goods like iron. The road is now paved. This section of Blekingeleden ends at Långasjönäs and does not go into the coastal town of Karlshamn. However, for those finishing their hike here, transport into Karlshamn is recommended.
Accomodations along the Blekingeleden trail
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