Hovshallar to Tylebäck
13950 (self-guided) sek Per person based on double occupancy, includes hardtail rental (dropper post, air fork), gpx computer and routes, baggage transfer, breakfasts and dinners, train station transfers.
From the rugged coastline of the Bjäre penninsula through the rolling beech-covered hills of Hallandsåsen and the wilderness of the Knäred-Mastocka-Simlångsdalen land of rivers, lakes, moose and wolves, finally you ride into the famous beachside city of Halmstad. This is a long distance tour that sees 30 to 40 km of cycling a day. It is a backcountry tour where you will need to carry food and drinks with you during the days. Luggage is transferred from hotel to hotel. This tour is available for guided groups of 6+ or for small self-guided groups. Contact us for pricing at in**@**********************ad.com
Day 1
Pick up at Båstad Train station (connecting directly to Copenhagen Airport), fitted on rental bikes, self-guided hikes from Hovshallar Hotel
Night One – Hovshallar
Day 2
Distance 27 km
Challenge Level Red
Båstad – Hovshallar 17km
Båstad – Brammarp 12 km
Description : On this route, you ride on the lush north slope of Hallandsåsen, which offers geological formations and the tennis metropolis Båstad. Here the kingdom of heaven is close, at least for you who want to immerse yourself in wide views, gardens and arts and crafts. Paths and footpaths lead you through pastures and moss fields. Along winding roads you can stretch your gaze to the horizon. The landscape tells of the heights of the Bronze Age and the impoverishment of the land in the 19th century.
Night Two – Hotel Bella Luna
Day 3
Distance 30 km
Challenge Level Red
Brammarp – Koarp 17 km
Koarp – Ekegården 13 km
Description: Here you cycle on a route far from buildings that offer plenty of forest, paths and small roads. Keep an eye out for moose, beetles and playing birds.Northwest of Koarp, you ride into the Musikedalen Valley, which has been difficult for humans to access and has been left to develop freely. In the nature reserve, there are plenty of several hundred-year-old tree trunks that have rotted and are sought after for sensitive lichens, fungi and beetles. You descend the mighty ridgeline you’ve been following for the past 2 days, the Hallasåsen.The trail follows lush river valleys and crosses the two rivers Smedjeån and Stensån.
Option to ride Downhill at Vallåsen Downhill Park
Night Three – Vallåsen Vårdhus
Day 4
Distance 37 km
Challenge Level Green
Ekegården – Knäred 25 km
Knäred Loop 12 km
Description: The trail first runs through a varied natural landscape with heather-covered moors, wetlands and gravel eskers, past lakes and across streams. At Vippentorpet, a traditional Halland cabin, you can gain interesting insights into how the people of Halland used to live in earlier times and into their traditions. Hjörneredssjöarna is a popular outdoor recreation area for rambling and paddling. The second half of this section runs through partly cultivated and open agricultural land.Night Four Knäred 1613 Hotel
Day 5
Distance 43 km
Challenge Level Blue/Green
Knäred – Mästocka 17 km
Mästocka – Simlångsdalen 26 km
Description: After several kilometres on various roads, the trail follows old paths, sometimes up on boulder ridges. Here you head into some remote wilderness, the occasion cabin and house, but miles from the nearest shop or restaurant. You’ll want to fill up in Knäred before you leave! Towards the end it crosses two rivers – first the Krokån and then the Lagan immediately after. The Lagan is the southernmost river in Halland, and is also popular for canoeing. Between the Gårdshult Nature Reserve and Bjärsahult, the trail follows along a moraine ridge, mostly covered in pinewoods. There are large, seemingly endless marshes on both sides, in one of southern Sweden’s largest wetland areas. Next the trail runs mostly through pinewoods, passes the Harsprångsledning power line, and continues through mixed forest to reach the heather-covered moor in Mästocka. The moor is a remnant of the extensive heath area that covered large parts of Halland in the past. You may encounter moose or deer during this remote section.Night Five Tallhöjden Hotel Cabins
Day 6
Distance 40 km
Challenge Level Red
Simlångsdalen – Skedala Trail Day
Description: The group heads to Hallands mountain biking paradise, Skedala Forest. Here there are 50 kms of trails, including a number of challenging jumplines made by local riders. Skedala offers cycling for all levels, centering around two quiet lakes. Trails snake over the hills, giving a bikepark experience without the line-ups.Night Six Tallhöjden Hotel Cabins.
Day 7
Distance 43 km
Difficulty Rating Blue
Simlångsdalen – Halmstad 28 km
Halmstad – Tylösand 15 km
Description: From Simlångsdalen you follow the paved old train-line next to the quiet Fylleån river. As you approach the city you are taken onto quiet riverside and oceanside paths to avoid the busy city, while enjoying the beauty of the Fylleån and the Kattegatt straits. After a stop in the historic city center, you follow the famous Prins Bertil Stig that hugs the coastline until you reach your final destination, Tylebäck Hotel.
Night Seven Tylebäck Hotel – vandrarhem