Hallandsleden
NORTHERN SECTION
Äskhults by - Stättared

Äskhults by - Stättared

  • Length

    17 km

  • Degree of difficulty

    Blue

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Before you go on, we recommend a visit to the village of Äskhult, built in the 1700s. The buildings and landscape show how small villages looked two hundred years ago. Hallandsleden crosses several peaks before leading down to the fertile Löftaån river valley. The rest of the hike goes through quite hilly terrain among both deciduous and evergreen trees, up to the nutrient-poor, clear lake of Stora Hornsjö. Sometimes you are walking on bare rock.

Things worth seeing on this stage

Kulturreservatet Äskhult and Äskhults by - In Äskhult, you’ll step right into a genuine hamlet from the 1800s, with roots in the 1600s and 1700s.

Riksdagsmannagården - here lived Aron Christoffer Gunnarsson 1882-1944.

Giant’s cauldron in Axtorp

Hålväg

View of Idala church

ACCOMMODATION

Shelter at Äskhult and Stättared. The shelter can accommodate 4–5 adults, and there is a fireplace with firewood. Toilet at Äskhult village and at the bathingplace at Stensjön.

Stättareds vandrarhem, +46 (0)340 300 03

Skårs Gård, +46 (0)300 54 20 07, +46 (0)300 54 20 07

Finas Torpgård Bed & Breakfast, +46 (0)340 65 25 02Ring: +46 (0)340-65 25 02

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17 km

About Difficulty Grading

The grading is tailored for Swedish lowland trails that adhere to the quality criteria established by the national framework for hiking trails.

Even and firm ground: The terrain is generally flat. The hike requires no need to use your hands for support. No obstacles. Bridges are always present when crossing waterways.

Uneven and/or soft ground: Some changes in elevation. Certain sections may require hand support to maintain balance. There may be obstacles such as low stiles and short stairs. Minor obstacles like stones and roots. Boardwalks are present.

Loose or slippery ground combined with steep sections: Technical parts require hand support. There may be obstacles such as high stiles and longer stairs. Frequent sections with stones and/or roots. Boardwalks with deeper surrounding water.

Note: One or more of these features may be present along the trail section.

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Kulturreservatet Äskhult Photographer: Anette Olsson Länsstyrelsen Halland
Vägen upp till Äskhults by Photographer: Visit Halland

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