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Bike the South Sweden trails

The South Sweden Trails bring you 900+ km of variety in one destination. Bike through beautiful nature, enjoy food for every budget, and travel different distances for families and keen cyclists alike.

Map showing over 900 km bicycle trails in southern Sweden

GET INSPIRED TO RIDE

Biking through south Sweden offers so many things to see and do. Check out this film for inspiration.

Video about biking and biking trails in south Sweden showing panoramic views of open fields deep forests and coastal landscapes

Three trails – endless possibilities

Bike where you like, finish where you want. Cycle through scenic coastal paths and sandy beaches, fields full of colour, deep forests and lakes. Sample city pulse, stay in a farmhouse, picturesque fishing village or your tent in the wilderness. Hungry? Choose from fine dining to Swedish Fika. Then explore the local history and fantastic culture.

Kattegattleden

  • Two women walking in bathrobes with their bikes on a paved cycle path near the sea.
    Vejbystrand © Carolina Romare
  • Paved seaside cycle path with people biking in evening light
    Varberg © Natalie Greppi
  • Woman getting her shoulders rubbed with seaweed in a bathtub
    Kusthotellet, Varberg © Natalie Greppi
  • Moresque buildling on pillars and a sandy beach in front
    Varberg © Natalie Greppi
  • Smiling biker at a paved cycle path close to the seashore
    Ugglarp © Ron Johansson
  • Two women resting in beach chairs at a sandy beach and two children running by the shoreline
    Laxvikstrand © Philip Liljenberg
  • Blue small cabana by the sea with two people resting on the stairs in front
    Skälderviken © Planet Visible

Kattegattleden

  • Easy bike trail along Sweden's west coast
  • Bike to beaches, cities and fishing villages
  • Try tasty food, vineyards and great bathing spots
  • Awarded cycle route of the year in Europe 2018
  • Sweden's first tourist bike trail
  • Always close to public transport
  • World-class spa resorts along the way
SectionsTotal lengthEnd points
8390 kmHelsingborg - Göteborg

Sydostleden

  • Two people resting on a stone jetty in sunset and a bike in the foreground
    Outside Kristianstad © Mickael Tannus
  • Two people biking on a cycle path with intense greenery on both sides
    Stage Fridafors-Karlshamn © Mickael Tannus
  • Two women standing on an old stone bridge with their bikes behind them
    Stage Tingsryd-Fridafors © Mickael Tannus
  • Two women biking on a gravel road with an old red house and an old fence to the left
    Stage Växjö-Tingsryd © Mickael Tannus
  • Two people biking on a cycle bridge with three white arcs over water
    Sölvesborgsbron © Mickael Tannus
  • Crooked pine tree at a beach with two women standing to the right looking out over the sea
    Täppet, Åhus © Frits Meyst / Wideoyster.com
  • Paved country road over a field with two people biking seen from afar and sea in background
    Near Brösarp (Stage Brösarp-Simrishamn) © Mickael Tannus

Sydostleden

  • Solitary wilderness in Småland's forests
  • National park with unique inland archipelagoes
  • Swim off a rock by a lake or a jetty by the sea
  • Excellent waters for salmon fishing
  • Bike on Europe's longest cycle bridge
  • Charming fishing villages and art galleries
  • Visit Österlen, Sweden's apple district
SectionsTotal lengthEnd points
7274 kmVäxjö - Simrishamn

Sydkustleden

  • Dark brown mill in backlight
    Skanör © Apelöga
  • Two people biking on an old street between yellow old houses in sun
    Ystad © Apelöga
  • Two people biking on narrow wooden path on a beach with sea in background
    Sandhammaren beach © Apelöga
  • Woman and a child sitting on big stones and drinking water beside a big, long bridge
    Öresund bridge © Apelöga
  • Biking woman looking out over water and city buildings in backlight
    Malmö © Apelöga
  • Sitting couple eating ice cream in a small harbour
    Lomma hamn © Lisa Wikstrand
  • Biking woman with helmet looking out over green hills and sea
    Glumslövs backar © Apelöga

Sydkustleden

  • Passes miles of Sweden's best white beaches
  • Smygehuk – Sweden's southernmost point
  • See seals and birds around the south-west peninsula
  • Enjoy culture and world-class food scene in Malmö
  • Easy to get here and easy to get around
  • Bike past interesting cultural and historical sites
SectionsTotal lengthEnd points
6260 kmSimrishamn - Helsingborg
Apr
14°c
May
16°c
Jun
24°c
Jul
23°c
Aug
23°c
Sep
17°c
Oct
12°c

LONG SEASON

What’s your favourite season? The south Swedish climate is mild and you can enjoy the countryside on your saddle from early April to October. See the beautiful budding flowers in early spring, the gorgeous yellow blankets of canola fields in May, and the myriad of colours in the forests in autumn.

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