Sydostleden – Whole tour

Stage 1: Växjö to Tingsryd

Växjo is the northernmost point of Sydostleden. In the cozy alleys we find the possibility for shopping and stopping for a bite to eat. The highest point of our route is at the water tower "Ekotemplet". On historic railway embankments we cycle towards Tinsryd am Åsnen, an extensive forest and lake landscape in the Kronoberg region, suitable for fishing, canoeing or swimming.

Stage 2: Tingsryd to Fridafors

In western direction we drive on the old railway embankment to Urshult. Then we turn south in a big bend and - passing the lakes Hönshyltefjorden - finally reach Ryd and Fridafors.

Stage 3: Fridafors to Karlshamn

From Fridafors we continue along the river Mörrumså to Karlshamn. The town was built in the 17th century around a fishing village and became famous for its large trading port. Here the landscape slowly becomes more open and our way leads from now on always near the coast.

Stage 4: Karlshamn to Sölvesborg

From Karlshamn we cycle back a bit on a familiar route and then turn west towards Mörrum. There we cross an old stone bridge and the river Mörrumså. This is a world-famous sportfishing area. After Mörrum, follow the road to Sölvesborg on a largely parallel path. Cycle between farmland and coastland the small village Norje indicates half way on Sydostleden. Before entering Sölvesborg we cross Europe’s longest cycle brigde Sölvesborgsbron, 760 m long and beautifully designed.

Stage 5: Sölvesborg to Kristianstad

Through a small forest we reach Valje, where we cross the border between the provinces of Blekinge and Skåne. Our way now leads relatively straight to the west. We cross villages such as Edenryd, Gualöv, Bäckaskog, Fjälkinge and Hammar before reaching our destination Kristianstad at Hammarsjön. In the city centre - and at the same time in the middle of nature - lies the new Naturum, which offers insights into the ecosystem of the extensive lake landscape around the city.

Stage 6: Kristianstad to Brösarp

Past Hammarsjön we now head south to Rinkaby and Åhus, a well-preserved medieval town. On our right there are countless cereal fields, on our left the beautiful coastline. Thus we reach Brösarp, where a sightseeing tour through Brösarps Backar, the picturesque hilly landscape behind the city, is offered. During the summer season a steam train runs between Brösarp and St. Olof.

Stage 7: Brösarp to Simrishamn

In a round through Verkean's nature reserve we continue. We pass Hallamöllas Vattenfall, Skåne's highest waterfall at 23m. Duch Eljaröd then goes to Vitaby, whose church towers high above the village and offers a wide view of the Baltic Sea and the surrounding fields and pastures. We now descend to Kivik on the coast, which is particularly famous for its apple plantations. We find a place to stop for refreshments in the Kiviks Musteri. Passing the Stenshuvud National Park, which we should definitely visit, we arrive in Vik and continue along the coast to our destination Simrishamn.