Hallandsleden
SOUTHERN SECTION
Simlångsdalen - Mästocka

Simlångsdalen - Mästocka

  • Length

    26 km

  • Degree of difficulty

    Green

Länsstyrelsen Halland

Between the Gårdshult Nature Reserve and Bjärsahult, the trail follows along a moraine ridge, mostly covered in pinewoods. There are large, seemingly endless marshes on both sides, in one of southern Sweden's largest wetland areas. Next the trail runs mostly through pinewoods, passes the Harsprångsledning power line, and continues through mixed forest to reach the heather-covered moor in Mästocka. The moor is a remnant of the extensive heath area that covered large parts of Halland in the past. You may encounter Halland's official flower, the hairy greenweed, here.

Things worth seeing on this stage:

Terraced fields and clearance cairns in Linghult

Kersti stone

Mästocka Ljunghed Nature Reserve

accommodation

Beautiful campsite in Mästocka by Lake Björsjön. There is a shelter, fireplace with firewood, composting toilet and a bathing spot with a jetty. Note that there is at present no shelter etc. at Assman.

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26 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.

Green

  • Barrskog
  • Naturreservat
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Campsite

Water

Elevation

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Rastplats vid Mästocka ljunghed vid sjön Björsjö
Kersti sten
Leden genom Mästocka ljunghed med Björsjön till höger
Gårdshult med ån Assman nedan
Ljungen blommar vackert på Mästocka ljunghed
Högt vattenflöde vid Danska Fall

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Here are some of the sights and places to visit along the section.

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