Trollstigen
Just outside Målerås, you’ll find Trollstigen. An easy hiking trail through varied terrain—forests and marshes—that runs close to the small lake Långegöl. The trail is 2 km long.
Out in Nature
There are many trails to choose from. They’ll take you out into the true wilderness if you’d like, but even shorter hikes offer a close encounter with the forest and countryside.
Fast Rides
Here are some suggestions for shorter trails that you can complete during your lunch break. Even though they’re short, they can still be challenging. What they all have in common is that they take you through the beautiful Småland countryside.
Hinkaryd
Here you'll find a relatively short and hilly trail that offers a very scenic hike. The trail runs largely through a valley near the Björkekärrsbäcken stream. The trail is 1.8 km long.
The Bjällingsmål Trail
Bjällingsmåla offers everything from dry oak forests and Norrland-like pine forests with rocky outcrops to rich hardwood forests and lush spruce forests. The trail is 2.7 km long.
Örsjö Hiking Trail, Stage 2
The trail circles Örsjö Lake, which is located right next to Lake Örsjö, and can be hiked either on its own or in combination with Stage 1. The stage is 2.1 km long.
An hour-long trip
Don't forget your snack basket and water bottle. Things get a little more challenging here. The following trails take between 1 and 2 hours to hike.
Kosta 8 km
A scenic 8-km loop that starts along the Kosta lighted trail. It is slightly hilly, and most of it runs through a beautiful pine forest. The trail is 8 km long.
Gråstensmon
7 km at Gråstensmon outside Målerås, an area of boulders bearing traces of the inland ice sheet’s melting and wetlands with rich flora. The trail has 10 stops with detailed information.
The Bielke Trail
The Bielkeleden is a hiking trail that follows the shore around Lake Grimmansmåla; it is about 6 kilometers long and challenging in places.
Örsjö Hiking Trail, Stage 1
The Örsjö Hiking Trail takes you on a fantastic nature hike deep into the enchanted forest, across streams, and through a cultural landscape where the lake is always by your side. The trail is 5.6 km long.
Full-Day Tours
Tips for those who want to spend anywhere from half a day to a full day outdoors. Here, you can experience spectacular nature and exciting cultural sites.
Höneström Trail
The Höneströmsleden Trail takes you through forests, along bodies of water, across meadows, and through ravines. The trail is about 15 kilometers long, and the hike follows the beautiful Alsterån River.
Orrefors Hiking Trail
A scenic trail around beautiful Lake Orranäs. The trail is 19 km long in total and also passes through the town of Orrefors, which has a store and a glassworks.
Lindshammar Trail
A shorter version of the Vildmarksleden trail. The route is the same in some places, but the entire loop is 10 km long.
Stockmyrsbrännan
This is Kronoberg’s longest hiking trail through protected natural areas. The hike takes you through the 2,300-hectare nature reserve, which features spectacular scenery. The trail is 16 km long.
More than one day
Here are some suggestions for longer trails. Experienced hikers can take on the challenge of hiking the entire route in one go. Of course, it’s also possible to hike individual sections, which makes these trails accessible to everyone.
The Emigrant Trail
The trail following in the footsteps of author Vilhelm Moberg comes in two versions: one for hiking and one for biking. It takes you past locations from his world-famous series of books about *The Emigrants*. The trail is 118 km long. Accommodations are available along the route.
The Dackel Trail
The Dackeleden Trail is named after the famous Nils Dacke, who led the rebellion against Gustav Vasa in the 1540s, when farmers in Småland protested the king’s policies in the country. The trail is 84 km long.
The Path to the Future
The 49-kilometer-long Framtidsleden trail forms a wide loop between the towns of Älghult, Alstermo, and Målerås. Birdsong and Småland’s red farmhouses accompany you on your journey through forests, wetlands, and flower-filled meadows.
A Hike Along Gråstensmon
Karin and Åker offer a glimpse of what the hiking trails in Glasriket have to offer.
A gallery open during the summer in Johansfors
The Broakulla Gallery is exhibiting British and Nordic studio glass from the private collection of Duncan & Liz Timms. In keeping with the tradition in Johansfors, the focus is on engraved glass. In addition to glass, the exhibition also features British art ceramics.
To Johansfors Gallery
Discover Målerås this summer
The glass furnaces at Målerås Glasbruk have been burning for centuries. Craftsmanship, ingenuity, and a love of glass permeate everything we do. Experience the craftsmanship firsthand in the glassworks, or why not try your hand at glassblowing! Here you’ll also find a factory outlet, an exhibition hall, and a restaurant. Come discover Målerås Glasbruk for yourself!
To Målerås Glassworks