naturum Fjärås Bräcka - Äskhults by
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Length
9.8 km
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Degree of difficulty
Blue
After a visit to the Fjärås Bräcka visitor centre, you will continue your hike in the nature reserve past the Li Burial Ground and Svalhögen, and continue on the old Förlandavägen road, past beautiful lakes, before you reach the campsite and Äskhult village.
The view from Fjärås Bräcka of Lake Lygnern and the Kattegat is magnificent. On clear days, you can see the narrowest part of the lake, which is over fifteen kilometres away. After a visit to Naturum Fjärås Bräcka visitor centre, you will pass the Li Burial Ground and Svalhögen. The hike takes you past the Limmahögarna barrows and continues on Förlandavägen up on the Gothenburg moraine. You will pass the lakes Agnsjön and Skärsjön and then reach the Äskhult campsite. Don’t miss a visit to Äskhult village.
Things worth seeing on this stage:
Naturum Fjärås Bräcka vistors' centre
Cholera cemetery at Fjärås bräcka
Li grave field from the Iron Age
Old Förlandavägen and Via Regia
Accommodation
Shelter at Äskhult. The shelter can accommodate 4–5 adults, and there is a fireplace with firewood. Watertoilet at Äskhult village.
Stättareds vandrarhem, +46 (0)340 30003
Finas Torpgård Bed & Breakfast, +46 (0)340 65 25 02
Skårs Gård, +46 (0)300 54 20 07
9.8 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.
Blue
- Hallands största sjö Lygnern
- Naturum
- Sjö
- 7-15 km
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