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Go for a cycling tour

Go for a ride with your bike and discover the beautiful Göinge forests around Hässleholm. If you do not have a bike of your own, you can rent one. At Hovdala Nature Area you find good alternatives for MTB-cycling.

Three girls with bikes in the local heritage park.

Cykelleden Skåne. Foto: Apelöga

Cykelleden Skåne

Experience south of Sweden from the bicycle saddle!

 

Cycle short or long, you decide the pace and destination for the trip. Bring a packed lunch and a blanket or make a stop at an exciting attraction along the way.

 

Cykelleden Skåne is a regional cycle trail stretching between Kristianstad and Ängelholm that is divided into three parts. In total, the cycle trail is 57 kilometres long and passes through 17 municipalities in south of Sweden. Hässleholm municipality has the most number of kilometres of the route, 70 kilometres. Through Cykelleden Skåne's three partial trails, you get to experience the great variety of the south of Sweden landscape.

Lovely bicycle tours

Take your bike and explore the surroundings of Hässleholm. Both the Göinge route and the Northern forest route pass several popular sights in this area. The routes go mostly on lightly trafficked roads, through deciduous forests, meadowland and lake landscapes. Keep in mind that you will cross the highway at several points. The routes are not marked trails but you get detailed route descriptions further down at this page.


Popular sights along the Göinge Route

The Göinge route of 25 km starts in central Hässleholm. It will take you towards Ignaberga, up the slopes by the Nävlingeåsen ridge and the Göingeåsen ridge, and onwards to the Finjasjön lake before you turn back towards Hässleholm again. If you want a longer bicycle tour, you can continue on to Vinslöv, making the tour 50 km.


During the tour, we recommend stopping by Hovdala Castle to explore five centuries of history, and by Tykarpsgrottan cave with its enchanting pillared halls 12 metres below ground. Cycle the longer alternative to Vinslöv and you can enjoy the pelargonium greenhouse with nearly 700 species, and have an elderberry waffle at the coffee shop Flädergården just next to Pelargonium house. And before you leave Vinslöv, the outdoor swimming pool offers the opportunity of a quick dip on a hot summer’s day.


Historical stops along the Northern forest route

The Northern forest route of 45 km travels northwards from Hässleholm and explores the surroundings of Hästveda before turning back towards the town. There are several prime bathing spots along the way where you can take a refreshing swim or enjoy a break by the lakeside. If you want to visit the popular bathing spot by the Lursjön lake, the tour is extended by an additional
11 km. Here at Lursjöbaden there´s also a restaurant and possibilities to stay the night in a cabin or a tent.


The tour passes over relatively level ground, and is perfect for anyone with an interest in history and archaeological monuments. The trail takes you past the 12th century Vankica Church, and Farstorp Church which is considered one of the best-preserved medieval churches in the region. The Iron-Age grave field Mala stenar is also well worth a stop.


Rent a bike

f you do not have a bike of your own, you can rent one at some sites in the area. Click here to get more information about bicycle rental. Opens in new window.

 

MTB-trails at Hovdala

For those who like a tougher kind of cycling, out in the woods, there are good opportunities for MTB cycling at Hovdala Nature Area, south of Hässleholm. The competition Snapphanetrail, 37 kilometres, is by mountain-bike enthusiasts considered to be one of the best of its kind in Sweden. It is arranged every Autumn, but you can use the trail whenever you like throghout the year, but please notice - there are no signs along the trail and it ist not continuously maintained.


There is also a shorter trail of 7 kilometres in Mölleröd just to the north of the Finjasjön lake.


Maps of the trails are available at Medborgarkontoret in the City Hall of Hässleholm (Stadshuset) or at Hovdala Castle. Or download the maps here:



Is it allowed to cycle on hiking trails, in exercise tracks and in nature in general?

The hiking trails in Hässleholm municipality are for those who wants to experience nature on foot.

The trails are based on agreements with landowners in relation to walkers. Cycling is therefore not recommended along trails and footpaths in the countryside!


Cycling in the municipality´s exercise tracks is prohibited!


According to the Right of public access, it is possible to cycle gently in nature if you do not damage the ground, for example along roads. Avoid cycling with rough-treaded tires on fragile grounds, cycling on paths when the ground is wet and adjust your cycling style to the ground condition.


In the event of a conflict with landowners, you can not claim that you are allowed to cycle on the municipality's trails with reference to the municipality of Hässleholm or Region Skåne.


Please take care of nature so we all can continue to enjoy it - even in the future!


View over Finjasjö lake and the Hiking Centre of Hovdala.

View over Finjasjö lake and the Hiking Centre of Hovdala. Photo: Sven Persson/swelo.se

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