Hyssna Trail
Hyssna
The lovely Hyssna Trail is in the borough of Mark, in the southern part of West Sweden. Along the 40 kilometre trail you can explore the giant’s cauldrons in Ansered and admire the elegant beech forest in the beautiful Stomsås nature reserve.
Quick facts
Length: 40 km
Timing: approx. 14 hours, suitable for two day stages
Difficulty: moderate
Terrain: forest paths, fields and gravelled roads
A two day walk
The Hyssna Trail goes through a beautiful, varied and somewhat hilly terrain dotted with historic remains as well as lush forests. The whole trail takes around two days to walk, and brings you back to the start point. You don’t necessarily need to do the whole lot in one go, as the many small roads in the area make it easy to do shorter round walks.
Photographer: Lukasz Warzecha
Discover the region of Sjuhärad
Along the Hyssna Trail there’s lots to see, with both natural and cultural attractions in abundance. Some examples are Hyssna’s old 12th century church, the lovely beech forest in Stomsås, the exciting cave at Torkels Gömma and the fascinating giant’s cauldrons in Answered. There are lots of places to enjoy beautiful views too. Stop at Torberg in Bokskogen, Liagärdesberget, Hökås, Gropabergen at Uttermossen, Torshall, or Sjögaråsen by Lilla Hålsjön lake.
Photographer: Gert Olsson
Scenic accommodation
Do you want to live in the middle of greenery? Welcome to the unique nature hotel Hyssna Forest Resort. Choose between the Treetop/Creek/Cliffhang Cabins and let the forest embrace you to the fullest.
Services along the way
There are many places with tables and benches along the trail, where you can have a well earned rest. At Hökås and by Stora Hålsjön lake there are tent spaces with barbecue, bins and toilet. There’s also a shelter in Hökås where you can spend the night or just pause for a while.
The popular swimming area by Lilla Hålsjön lake is great for a refreshing dip, but you can also swim in other lakes you pass.
Hyssna hembygdsförening
Phone: +46 705939565
E-mail: arnell.torp@gmail.com
Website: hembygd.se/hyssna