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Skåne’s recreation areasWhether you’re a confrmed nature lover or just looking

or relaxation, there’s plenty to choose rom. Region Skånemanages 20 orest and recreation areas, where you canfsh, canoe, swim and enjoy the beautiul countryside.Seven o these areas provide access or wheelchair users.

The newly-opened Fulltota Nature Reserve in theheart o Skåne is a hub or these recreation areas. This is amodern experience centre where you can learn about thecountryside and the impact we have on it. Wander, listenand experience! There are secrets everywhere, which canonly be elt by a touch o the hand, seen i you look and

heard i you listen out. The exhibition area has expert-written actsheets or those who want to fnd out more,as well as flms about Skåne’s recreation areas. There isalso a caé oering snacks and light hot meals. When itgets chilly outside, a warming fre will be burning. Outside,many paths lead straight out into the Skåne countryside.The project is run by the Foundation or Recreational Areasin Skåne and Region Skåne.

For more inormation, contact Fulltota Nature Re-serve on +46 (0)415 512 45 or visit www.strovomraden.se

The Skåneleden TrailA hike along the Skåneleden Trail (Skåneleden) reallylets you enjoy the incredible variety o countryside andcultural experiences on oer. The trail consists o around1,000 kilometres o hiking paths. The trail is dividedinto six sections, each with its own map. Every sectionis divided into stages o varying length. Each stage hascampsites with shelters, a freplace, frewood, dry toiletsand, in most cases, water. I no water is available at the

campsite, it can be ound along the trail.The trail is marked with orange rings around treesand posts. Where the trail changes direction, signs showwhich way to go. Hiking along the trail does not requireexpensive equipment. Wear sturdy shoes or boots andbring a set o waterproos in case the weather turns bad.

Welcome to Skåne’s recreation areasand the Skåneleden Trail!

We recommend taking a picnic and a hot drink. Maps or the

trail are revised and reprinted every ew years.

The Coast-to-Coast Trail (Kust till Kustleden), 367 kmThe Coast-to-Coast Trail is the oldest o the trails. It runsrom Sölvesborg in the east to the Bjäre Peninsula in thewest. The trail passes through the deep Göinge orests,across traditional areas o small-scale arming and openagricultural countryside, and past views o the sea. The trailis covered by two maps: Kust till Kust Öst (east) and Kust tillKust Väst (west).

The Ridge-to-Ridge Trail, 140 kmAs the name suggests, the Ridge-to-Ridge Trail (Ås tillÅsleden) takes you rom the Söderåsen Ridge to theLinderödsåsen Ridge, or the other way round. At Söderåsen,the trail takes you through the wild Söderåsen NationalPark, onwards through the heritage areas o central Skåneand east to the Österlenleden Trail. A map o the trail isavailable.

The North-to-South Trail, 331 kmThe North-to-South Trail (Nord till Sydleden) runs romthe Vittsjö area in northern Skåne down to Ystad, Malmöor Trelleborg. The trail takes walkers on a journey throughthe deep Göinge orests in the north, across the open plainsand fnally to the sea in the south. The trail is covered bytwo maps: Nord till Syd Nord (north) and Nord till Syd Syd(south).

The Österlenleden Trail, 165 km

The Österlenleden Trail is a circular trail which you can join in places such as Ystad. The trail takes you throughcultivated areas, past manors and castles, along idyllic wa-terways and through the wonderul landscape o Österlen,where you walk right alongside the sea. A map o the trail isavailable.

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Maps can be purchased at thenearest tourist ofce or ordered via

www.skaneleden.se