PEDAL INTO NATURE
Cruise on two wheels through thick forests, coastal villages and the wilderness. Here are four of the country's wonderful bicycle trail
SYDKUSTLEDEN SKÅNE
Along the coast and through cities and canola fields, this trail along the south coast stretches for 260 km. Take lots of breaks as you bike from Simrishamn to Helsingborg. Enjoy Flädie Mat & Vingård, with its beautiful setting outside of Bjärred and fantastic menu. Swim from cliffs warmed by the sun. Feel the urban pulse in Malmö or head to quaint fishing villages like Kåseberga
KLARÄLVSLEDEN VÄRMLAND
Start this 120-km path and pedal north on a disused railway embankment: asphalted, no cars, and 90 km of towns and forests. Stop for a coffee at Gamla Kraftstationen in Deje or immerse yourself in artist Monica Zetterlund's life at the museum in Hagfors. Continue on in the thick forests around Hagfors, where gravel roads and wilderness take over for the last 30 km to Sysslebäck.
Oyvind Lund
RÖRBÄCKSNÄS DALARNA
This area is filled with well-marked trails for terrain cycling that are perfect for both beginners and experienced cyclists. Nine trails totalling 115 km attract both mountain bike and cyclocross enthusiasts from all over Sweden. Technical sections and challenging climbs in terspersed with simpler grave! and tractor roads. Bring a packed lunch or stop at Gustav Grill & Bar in Lindvallen.
GÖTA KANAL ÖSTERGÖTLAND
Enjoy canal life from the seat of a bicycle. Pack the basket full of goodies or stop at one of the many cosy cafes and lunch restaurants. Brunneby Musteri in Borensberg offers both a farm shop and a restaurant. The 87-km gravel path has no cars and much to see: old metre markers, art in nature, and impressive boat locks. A bicycle path perfect for day excursions and bicycle holiday.