Discover Blidsberg: Nature, Trails and Culture

Blidsberg combines diverse natural landscapes, marked trails and cultural-historical impressions to create a varied travel destination. East of Blidsberg lies Baktrågen Nature Reserve, with distinctive ridge formations and unusual plants. In the southern parts of Baktrågen, there are walking paths, while the 47-kilometre Redvägsleden hiking trail runs through the area. This allows you to plan your trip around your preferred focus: walking paths, a longer hiking route or nature observation in a special landscape.

Hiking and active days in Blidsberg

The Redvägsleden is a 47-kilometre hiking trail and provides a clear reference point for anyone who wants to include several stages or an extended hike in their trip. In addition, the walking paths in the southern parts of Baktrågen invite you to explore the landscape at a different pace. The trail through the nature reserve passes through an environment characterised by ridge formations and unusual plants.

Another opportunity for exercise is offered by the Aktivitetsrundan. It has 12 stations with various physical exercises. Each station has one exercise for children and one for adults. If you are travelling with different age groups, this provides a concrete starting point for planning a shared day without everyone having to choose the same exercise. The “Mountainbike i Blidsberg” mountain bike route starts and ends at Farapass, where parking is available. The Mountainbike-i-Blidsberg trail runs mostly through relatively old spruce and pine forest.

Church, Pilgrim Trail and Local History

Blidsberg Church is a 19th-century church that combines the Empire style with Neo-Gothic elements. It was inaugurated in 1870 and replaced a medieval church. Its special features include a 12th-century baptismal font with an unfinished runic inscription. Anyone wishing to combine nature experiences with historical discoveries on a trip to Blidsberg will find a notable cultural landmark here.

The Pilgrimsleden norra Ätradalen is also part of the characteristic local offering. The trail is marked with the Saint Olav’s Cross. The Saint Olav’s Cross is one of the visible signs of the pilgrim trail and complements the options for hiking, exploring nature and visiting places of cultural interest.

Starting Points, Getting There and Choosing Accommodation

The hiking trails in Blidsberg start and end at the Blidsberg community centre, where parking is available. This starting point is just as important for planning your day as Farapass is for the mountain bike route. Bus route 265 towards Trädet also travels to Blidsberg.

When searching for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can first decide which experiences should be the focus of your trip. For days spent hiking, the Redvägsleden, the walking paths in Baktrågen and the trail starting points are important reference points. If you would like to combine culture and landscape, you can include Blidsberg Church, the marked Pilgrimsleden and the nature reserve in your plans. For families with children, the Aktivitetsrundan can be a separate part of the day. Then compare the location of the accommodation with the destinations you actually want to visit.

Basta Kvarn is a renovated 19th-century mill and a café on the Ätran River. For further options when choosing a location, you can also visit Knätte, Trädet, Dalum, Hulu, Liared, Älmestad, Marbäck and Grönahög.

For the higher-level travel overview: Ulricehamn.