Trail section
3 Bingsmarken - Smygehamn
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Length
13.8 km
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Degree of difficulty
Blue
On this stage, you hike between Bingsmarken and Sweden’s southernmost point, Smygehuk. Along the way, you pass through Beddingestrand, walking by majestic pines and beaches that are popular swimming spots in the summer. There are also bus stops along this section of the trail.
Following coastal paths, you’ll reach Tullstorpsån, whose footbridge takes you over the municipal boundary between Skurup and Trelleborg. The trail then leads you onward through the Fårabackarna Nature Reserve, which was once communal grazing land located outside the fenced farms and fields of the old rural society. Here, the protected pasqueflower and the fragrant meadow saxifrage grow.
After Fårabackarna, you continue along the coast on paths and sand, arriving at the Beddinge Strandhed Nature Reserve. The heathland, which was part of a golf course until the 1990s, now thrives with many protected flowers on the open sand grassland, and numerous birds, such as the yellow wagtail and skylark, have made this area their home.
Originally a fishing village connected to Lilla Beddinge, Beddingestrand is now known for its pristine white sand beaches. Next to the swimming spot Pärlan, there are several restaurants and a small beach forest with tall pines and thickets of honeysuckle. The coastal area’s flat beaches are punctuated by the old, gently sloping “eel stake” posts, remnants of the traditional fishing community.
Just east of Smygehamn, you’ll reach the mouth of Äspöån and the Äspöholm coastal heath, along with the 6,000-year-old Littorina Ridge. Here, pasqueflowers flourish, and a great diversity of butterfly species abounds. From here, you’ll enjoy a stunning view along the coast, with Beddingestrand to the east and Smygehamn to the west. The trail continues through parts of Smygehamn via the park to the lime kilns in Östra Torp—a fascinating area with the old kilns and quarries. Here, you’ll also find the Cocoon shelter from the Arknat concept.
From the lime kilns, you can choose to follow the trail down to Smygehuk, the southernmost point in Sweden, or continue directly west toward Västra Torp.
13.8 km
About Difficulty Grading
The grading is tailored for Swedish lowland trails that adhere to the quality criteria established by the national framework for hiking trails.
Even and firm ground: The terrain is generally flat. The hike requires no need to use your hands for support. No obstacles. Bridges are always present when crossing waterways.
Uneven and/or soft ground: Some changes in elevation. Certain sections may require hand support to maintain balance. There may be obstacles such as low stiles and short stairs. Minor obstacles like stones and roots. Boardwalks are present.
Loose or slippery ground combined with steep sections: Technical parts require hand support. There may be obstacles such as high stiles and longer stairs. Frequent sections with stones and/or roots. Boardwalks with deeper surrounding water.
Note: One or more of these features may be present along the trail section.
Blue
4-5 timmar
- Kustnära
- 7-15 km
- Kollektivtrafik
- Skåneleden
- Lätt
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