This stage follows rocky trails, across streams and steep slopes, into Söderåsen National Park. Your legs will feel the elevation changes, and the dramatic landscape offers grand and unforgettable experiences.

A rocky path alongside the rushing Dejebäcken stream leads you from the Klåveröd recreational area into Söderåsen National Park. The route winds through the gentler Dejebäcken Valley, passing through deciduous forest and impressive scree slopes.

At Dejebäcken Falls, you’ll find the remains of Klåveröd Mill, which was in use from 1875 to 1909. Nearby stood the miller’s residence and an old dance pavilion.

Until the 1700s, beech forest dominated the ridge, but livestock – the farmers' main source of income – were allowed to graze in the forest, which led to heavy wear. Eventually, mature forest remained only on the valley slopes. Some trees still bear signs of this grazing period – known as "risbokar", or brush beeches.

Every piece of usable land was taken into use. Valley bottoms became hay meadows, and the hay was carried up or hauled by oxen and horses. The Offa Road, which you walk along, made this work easier. It was built in the late 1700s by Samuel von Offen. On the edge of the valley were the farms Lierna and Råröd, described in 1815 as “the most unfortunate in the parish for agriculture.” One of Lierna’s crofters worked so hard on the slopes that he earned the nickname "Liaspöket" – the Lierna Ghost.

At Korsskär, you can catch your breath. Two streams meet here, and the place exudes a sense of peace and wilderness. There’s even a five-meter-high waterfall. This is also where you encounter the dramatic Skäralid Valley – a treasure trove of rare lichens, fungi, and mosses. The rift valley is one of Sweden’s richest moss habitats and one of Skåne’s top spots for lichens.

Following forest trails, you’ll reach the stage’s high point: Kopparhatten. The view over the valley and beech forest is breathtaking. Soon after, you arrive at Skärdammen and Naturum, where exhibitions and a boardwalk around the lake offer a concentrated dose of nature experiences.

In nature reserves and national parks, special rules and restrictions apply to the Right of Public Access (Allemansrätten). Read more on the Swedish National Parks website.