Inaugurated in 1973, the Sörmland Trail was Sweden's first lowland trail, and at just over a hundred miles it is still one of the longest. The trail goes through magical forests, open landscapes and over fantastically smooth sea cliffs. It also passes many historical monuments and old cultural villages.

Sörmlandsleden is divided into sixty-two stages that are between 10-25 kilometers long. The terrain includes everything from really tough hiking to the easiest Sunday walk.

There are those who walk the entire trail in one go, but you can choose a section for a long or short day trip. With your own car, taxi, bus or train you can easily find good trailheads to start from.

If you want to do a two-day hike, there are simple shelters along the trail, but if you want to be sure to stay alone with a roof over your head, you should bring a tent. For a more comfortable stay, there are hostels, hotels and other accommodation options nearby.

If you like to swim, you can cool off in one of the eighty+ lakes you pass through or, of course, in the sea.

More information

The Sörmlandsleden association is constantly growing and now has almost 3000 members. You can find more information about the association and the trail at www.sormlandsleden.se.

The book Vandra Sörmlandsleden provides a complete guide to all stages. You can find it where books are sold or at the map shop, which also has all the maps you might need. That the trail is well marked or that you have maps in your phone or GPS is not something you can rely on alone.