Hallandsleden
NORTHERN SECTION
Äskhults by - Stättared

Äskhults by - Stättared

  • Length

    17 km

  • Degree of difficulty

    Red

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The Hallandsleden trail passes through the 18th-century village of Äskhult. Here, you can see what buildings and landscapes looked like over two centuries ago. In Axtorp, the trail passes the old Riksdagsmannagården and a pothole, a round hollow in the bedrock, dating back to the Ice Age. You can make your way over hilly areas and pass through old hollow roads. You can see Idala church in the Löftaån river valley. Near Stättared, the trail passes the Stora Hornsjön lake, and at this point the campsite for the stage is in a beautiful location on the banks of the lake.

Degree of difficulty Red 

This section runs mostly along forest trails in hilly terrain. The steepest part follows the power line north of Stättared.

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.

Red

  • Skog
  • 15-25 km
  • Hallandsleden
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Campsite

Water

Elevation

Kulturreservatet Äskhult Photographer: Anette Olsson Länsstyrelsen Halland
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Riksdagsmannagården
Brittaviken

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