Vrå is a small village just off Hwy 25 with a 24 hour shop, a bakery and a cafe that is open seasonally. This route takes you from Simlångsdalen into the quietest roads as you head into Småland, hugging the border of the Mastocka Military area. You shouldn’t even notice the military, but if youContinue reading “My Secret Vrå”
Category Archives: Riding Areas
Exploring Simlångsdalen: Gravel Biking & Enduro Trails
A small village invites the world to explore their roads Linked together by four lakes fed by the lively Fylleån river, Simlångsdalen lies 16 km by bike path from Halmstad city center. This small community with a church, shop and kiosk, hotel with restaurant as well as a pizzeria are a fantastic lauch pad forContinue reading “Exploring Simlångsdalen: Gravel Biking & Enduro Trails”
Kids Loop Simlångsdalen
Bike type: Mountain Bike Difficulty: Very Easy Distance: 4 km Rent 2 adult and 2 kids bikes for 800 sek! With a small range of new Trek kids bikes with ultra fat tires for increased stability, and disc brakes for your blood pressure, Simlångsdalen is a perfect place to come out and ride with yourContinue reading “Kids Loop Simlångsdalen”
Toughest Ride in Southern Sweden?
We don’t have any alps down in the south, just gentle rolling hills. Nothing that would challenge a truly hardcore cyclist. It’s all just a mix of lovely farmland and beautiful forest meadows, right? Perhaps not. Simlångsdalen is home to a lot of vertical elevation, and an seeming endless selection of gravel roads, rocky loggingContinue reading “Toughest Ride in Southern Sweden?”
Easy 8 – Simlångsdalen
Difficulty: Easy Bike type: Mountain Length: 20 km Elevation: 250m Finding a tooth-rattlingly hard route is pretty easy as a mountain biker. Find cliff, cycle over it. Finding a really pleasant route for beginner or casual riders who have invested in a mountain bike but don’t want a full-face helmet and aren’t entirely sure whatContinue reading “Easy 8 – Simlångsdalen”
Beginner MTB Route – Skedala 2022
Route Type: Mountain Bike Difficulty: Beginner Length: 20 km Climbing: 320 m Able to return to car very easily. Skedala skog, the Halmstad’s most popular mountain bike destination, has seen a lot of change in the last two years. The mountain bike club has been developing the Enduro area at the west end of theContinue reading “Beginner MTB Route – Skedala 2022”
Gyltinge Green
Ride Type: Mountain Biking Difficulty: Beginner This is a simple loop that follows gravel roads in the country, a very good tour for a family or beginners.
Gyltinge Yellow
Ride type: Mountain biking Difficulty Level: Easy This is a short, fun trail that has a few short side trails that add some fun and variation. Can be linked to many other local loops.
Skedala – Blue
Ride type: Mountain Biking Difficulty: Easy This is a shorter, relatively flat route that doesn’t cover much difficult terrain. There are some short, punchy climbs, but it can be navigated by cyclists of all levels.
Skedala – Grey
Ride Type: Mountain biking Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate This is a rolling route that can be difficult wet or slippery conditions.