The longer Småland gravel adventure

You tear off 80 km of gravel with 1,000 meters of altitude on the first day. The route heads west, with early climbs and views that make you forget the lactic acid. You’ll pass lakes, small villages and stop for lunch wherever you like – a ready-made package from the hotel is waiting in your…

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Quick facts

Gravel biking

This trip is a more fast-paced journey suitable for gravel bikes

5 days / 4 nights
All meals and accommodation included. Dinner, breakfast, packed lunch.
Challenging

For this trip, experience with longer distances is required

230 km
This slightly tougher route gives you three days divided into 80, 80, 70 km of maxed gravel

Day by day

Day 1 – Bicycle check and planning

You will arrive on your own at Fredensborgs Herrgård, where Lena and her team will welcome you. After check-in, you have access to the entire farm and can relax after your trip, ready for your Småland digging adventures.

Day 2 – Rock ‘n’ roll ride

Today is the day to get in the saddle!

Approximately 80 km of gravel cycling and about 1.000 meters of elevation gain await during the Småland Gravel Adventure. You will start heading west along winding roads, the early climbs rewarding you with breathtaking views of the Småland landscape.

Along the way, you will pass several lakes and charming villages. At some point, you will stop to enjoy packed lunches provided by the hotel.

Today’s destination is Hultsfred, a town with a rich musical heritage. Here you’ll check in at Hotell Hulingen, owned by one of the founders of the legendary Hultsfred Festival. Tonight’s dinner comes with a rock ‘n’ roll theme and stories from the golden days of the festival.

Day 3 – Highway to Vimmerby

After a good night’s sleep and a generous breakfast buffet, another exciting stage of gravel road cycling through the Småland forests awaits. About 80 km and 900 meters of altitude difference are on today’s agenda. You cycle on scenic gravel roads that connect small Småland villages. Today there are some short stretches of asphalt but the majority of the route is on gravel, making your Småland gravel adventure memorable.

Your destination for the day is Vimmerby, where you check in at Karaktärshotellet. Before dinner, you have the opportunity to unwind at the hotel, perhaps take a walk into Vimmerby or hang out in the pool area.

Day 4 – Gravel race in Astrid Lindgren land

Today’s stage covers just over 70 km and 900 meters of altitude difference, almost entirely on gravel roads. Today we cycle through the heart of Astrid Lindgren’s Småland, passing villages that inspired her famous stories, including Emil i Lönneberga.

Take your time, take some pictures, and fully enjoy this last day of cycling in this magical landscape.

Back at Fredensborgs Herrgård, a hot sauna and a refreshing swim in the lake await before we gather for a final farewell dinner.

Day 5 – Are we done already?

Is this the end of your adventure, or are you hungry for more? If you still have energy left, leave your belongings at Fredensborgs Herrgård and head out on another tour of the stunning surroundings for more Småland tomb adventures.

We are happy to recommend additional routes if you want to make the most of your time before heading home.

If you want a shorter adventure, you can find it HERE

Accommodation on this trip
Fredenborg Manor
Hulingen Hotel
Karaktärshotellet

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What’s included

  • Digital briefing

    Before each trip, we meet digitally via Teams and hold an information session, show how your guidance works and answer questions.

  • Digital guidance

    You’ll always have access to our Ride with GPS app, where you’ll have all the information for your entire trip.

  • Accommodation

    You will always stay in hotels, B&Bs or other well-chosen places. All trips include accommodation in a double room.

  • Breakfast

    At each accommodation, a hearty breakfast is served before you hike on

  • Packed lunch

    On all trips, our selected accommodation providers will send you a packed lunch. You will also receive a coffee and have the opportunity to refill water before you leave.

  • Dinner

    Dinner with locally grown food prepared with love, specially selected for you.

  • Luggage transportation

    We always transport your luggage between accommodations, all you need is a backpack or bag for the day.

  • Support

    We are here for you 24/7! If you encounter any problems, please contact us and we will do our best to help you as soon as possible.

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SEK 14 900 Cost per person, incl. VAT.

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What others said

  • Great, varied cycling in a wonderful setting! And fun evenings! Navigation and luggage handling were super smooth.
    AndersSweden

Details

You tear off 80 km of gravel with 1,000 meters of altitude on the first day. The route heads west, with early climbs and views that make you forget the lactic acid. You’ll pass lakes, small villages and stop for lunch wherever you like – a ready-made package from the hotel is waiting in your pack. Today’s destination: Hultsfred. Here you check in at the classic Hotel Hulingen, founded by one of the Hultsfred Festival’s enthusiasts. Dinner? A tribute to the festival’s glory days, with rock ‘n’ roll in both the stories and the atmosphere.

After a hearty breakfast, you roll on into the next stage – another 80 km, 900 meters of altitude and scenery that continues to deliver. It will be mostly gravel, a few short pieces of asphalt, but always far from traffic. The road takes you through small Småland communities and up to Vimmerby. Here you stay at a selected hotel where you can unwind in the spa before the evening takes over.

The next round on the gravel is around 70 km, with another 900 meters of altitude to squeeze out of your legs. You cycle straight through Astrid Lindgren’s Småland – Lönneberga, Bullerbyn, and other places you recognize from childhood. The difference? Now you experience them with the wind in your face and gravel under your tires. Take a break whenever you want, take in the surroundings, take some pictures – this day is for maximizing.

When you get back to Fredensborgs Herrgård, a hot sauna, a cooling dip in the lake and a last dinner together with the gang await you. A finish worthy of a real adventure.

But maybe you’re not done yet? If your legs still want to get out, leave your pack behind and go for an extra ride in the stunning surroundings. We’ve got more routes, more meters of altitude – and you’re always welcome to go for another ride.

Quick facts

Gravel biking

This trip is a more fast-paced journey suitable for gravel bikes

5 days / 4 nights
All meals and accommodation included. Dinner, breakfast, packed lunch.
Challenging

For this trip, experience with longer distances is required

Fredensborg Manor, Småland
This gravel adventure starts at Fredensborgs Herrgård a few miles south of Vimmerby, Småland
From 2 persons
* Larger groups on request
230 km
This slightly tougher route gives you three days divided into 80, 80, 70 km of maxed gravel
Bicycle clothing
You bring your own bike and the clothes and shoes suitable for this type of cycling
SEK 14 900
Cost per person, incl. VAT.

Extras

  • Bicycle rental

    We offer rental of touring bikes in men’s or women’s models and electric bikes in women’s models. Gravel bikes can be rented on request.

  • Transfer

    Transfer from airport or train station can be arranged on request

  • Swedish and English

    We communicate all trips in Swedish or English.

  • Guide

    Want a guide on your trip? We can solve this on request

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SEK 14 900 Cost per person, incl. VAT.

Book The longer Småland gravel adventure