Discover Hillerstrop: Cycle Paths, Canal and Nature

Hillerstrop combines active days in nature with unusual excursion destinations and regional culture. Cycle paths around Hillerstorp lead through different landscapes, while the canal between lakes and towns offers a unique perspective on the surrounding area. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can choose your accommodation based on whether you primarily want to cycle, spend time by the water, go hiking or discover special attractions.

Cycle paths between Hillerstorp, Store Mosse and Flatenbadet

Several clearly designated routes are available for cycling tours. The Store Mosseleden cycle path runs between Värnamo and Hillerstorp. From Hillerstorp, there is also a cycle path leading to the Naturum visitor centre in Store Mosse National Park. Another route takes you to Flatenbadet. These different directions make it possible to plan your stay around your preferred destination for the day, without committing to just one type of landscape.

Store Mosse National Park is the largest bog area in southern Sweden. On boardwalks, you can walk through bogland, pine forest and spruce forest. This offers a slower form of experiencing nature in addition to cycling. Especially when your trip is intended to combine different interests, the combination of cycle path, hike and waterscape is an important consideration when choosing where to stay.

Canal, Lakes and Harbour

The Hillerstorp Canal runs through Lakes Flaten and Mosjön to Marieholm; the route is almost ten kilometres long. The canal between Marieholm and Hillerstorp harbour is suitable for canoeing. Anyone who wants to get to know the region from the water can make this a distinct focus of their trip planning. The harbour also has a publicly accessible park area with opportunities for walks, tables for eating outdoors and a barbecue area.

These places can be viewed as different ideas for day trips: a canoe trip on the canal, time at the harbour or a cycle tour to one of the destinations mentioned. Which holiday apartment in Hillerstrop is right for you therefore depends primarily on whether you want to focus your holiday more on physical activity, observing nature or varied excursions. Specific distances or travel times are not necessary for this decision; the documented connections already show the different directions.

Disc Golf and Special Excursion Destinations

Hillerstorp has a 9-hole disc golf course with two different tee areas. The course is free to use, but you must bring your own disc. This provides a straightforward activity for a day of your stay when you are looking for a sporting pastime without having to turn it into a full-day excursion.

Outside Hillerstorp lies High Chaparral, a Western town with shows, dancing, singing, music and food. The destination provides a clear contrast to the bog, forest and canal, and expands the options for travellers who want to combine experiences in nature with an immersive themed world.

Regional History in a Work of Art

Berså in Hillerstorp is one of six public works of art on the theme of Gnosjöandan, installed in the municipality’s towns in 2011. Berså was conceived as a tribute to local manufacturers and is intended to consist of thousands of metal objects that are or were manufactured in the region. Local industrial history is therefore also among the visible impressions of the town.

For further orientation, you can also look at Gnosjö, Åsenhöga, Nissafors and Kulltorp.

To the higher-level travel overview: Gnosjö.