Hallandsleden
SOUTHERN SECTION
Mästocka - Knäred

Mästocka - Knäred

  • Length

    17 km

  • Degree of difficulty

    Blue

This section runs through Mästocka on a variety of roads and paths past Killebergssjön and Mejeribacken, before reaching the 18th-century farm Bollaltebygget. The trail takes in an old stone bridge, a gravel ridge called an esker, lakes, and a burial cairn before heading over the Krokån suspension bridge into Prästaskogen nature reserve. Krokån has a campsite, picnic areas and an old mill. The section ends at the bus stop in the centre of Knäred. There is also a campsite in Västralt, about 2 km south of Knäred.

Degree of difficulty Blue/Red 

A hike through quite varied terrain and landscape. Easy stretches give way to narrow paths and climbs up and down gravel ridges. After Bollaltebygget, the trail crosses marshland that can be a little wet where long boarded walkways are absent.

Things worth seeing on this stage:

Mejeribacken - Dairy hill

Bollaltebygget - old farm from the 1700s

Old stone bridge

Esker - created at Ice Age

Dead cairn

Groove by the River Krokån

Knäred church ruins

Accommodation

A beautiful campsite in Mästocka by Lake Björsjön with a bathing spot and jetty there, as well as in Västralt and nearby Krokån, north of Knäred. There is a shelter here for 4–5 adults, a fireplace with firewood and a composting toilet.

Hotell Freden, Knäred, +46 (0)430 504 00

Flammabadets Camping, Knäred, +46 (0)707 73 60 33

Drinking water 

At the wind shelter in Krokån you can fill up your water bottle in the toilet by the parking lot.

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17 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

  • Skog
  • 15-25 km
  • Hallandsleden
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Bollaltebygget
Knäreds kyrkoruin
Aborrasjön
Slipränna i Krokån
Gammal stenbro norr om Bållalt

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