Trail Cycling - Glasriket

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Mountain Biking Through the Glasriket Wilderness

A fun way to get up close to nature is to go mountain biking. In Svartbäcksmåla, south of Nybro, there are six MTB trails totaling 27 km. They vary in difficulty and length, ranging from easy-to-ride wide trails to hilly and technical sections among rocks and roots. For those who want to have a little extra fun on their bikes, the 400-meter-long Teknikbanan offers challenges for riders looking to hone their skills. Features include Trappan, Drop Zone, and Stenkistan. Svartbäcksmåla also has a pump track and a flow trail.

There are also challenging and scenic MTB trails in other parts of Glasriket.

Below, we’ve listed the various MTB trails in Glasriket. Each offers its own unique challenges and difficulties. And it’s hard to get any closer to nature than by biking on trails through the forest.

Places with fun MTB riding include:

Målerås, three short, intense MTB trails where you’ll be put to the test on fairly challenging terrain.

Strömbergshyttan, a 3-km MTB trail with plenty of hills.

Orrefors, a technical course and a short loop in the woods.

Kosta Safari Park, a 7-kilometer mountain bike trail that takes you through the countryside outside the safari park.

Sträva Activity Area, four different MTB trails, and a course with reflectors for night riding

Svartbäcksmåla, six MTB trails totaling 27 km.

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Vidinge Farm

Vidinge Gård is a cozy, family-friendly, and dog-friendly guesthouse located in the heart of Glasriket in the scenic region of Småland, 2 km outside of Älghult. Here, you’ll stay in the countryside, surrounded by pastures with grazing cows, forests, and gravel roads, with easy access to fishing and beautiful nature reserves.

Glasriket's Moose Park

At Glasriket’s Moose Park, you’ll encounter moose in their beautiful natural habitat and have the chance to get really close to them. Join the moose safari tour and take the opportunity to both feed and pet the moose!

Sunset over a meadow. Nature in Glasriket.

Whole Institute

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Kosta Safari Park

In the 200-hectare enclosure at Kosta Safari Park, the animals roam freely, and here you’ll have the chance to get up close to the wildlife. Encounter moose, bison, deer, mouflon sheep, and wild boars as you drive through the park!

Svartbäcksmåla Disc Golf Course

Welcome to the Nybro Disc Golf Club and the Svartbäcksmåla Disc Golf Course!

The hotel lobby at Stora Hotellet Nybro, Glasriket

Nybro Stora Hotellet

After a complete renovation and under new management, Stora Hotellet is back in all its glory. The building was constructed in 1935 in the Art Deco style; the renovation highlights the building’s original details, and the interior design follows the same style. In the bistro, you can enjoy a drink and a light meal, while the dining room serves lunch and à la carte. On Sundays, there’s brunch—the highlight of the week.

To Nybro Stora Hotellet

Issue 122: Country Life & Design

Welcome to the Småland countryside, which offers that special something in crafts, art, gardening, interior design, and artisanal foods. Everything from ceramics and silversmithing to wool and hand-poured candles, farm shops, and intimate studios! Stop by along Routes 122 and 120 in southeastern Småland.