Discover Sävsjö: trails, sports and culture

During a stay in Sävsjö, you can plan for trails, sports and culture as different focal points. The Höglandsleden section HÖ13 runs from Sävsjö to Forsa; there are also circular trails around Eksjöhovgårdssjön and a network of walking and cycling paths. Sports facilities include an outdoor gym and a ski slope. The Kulturhuset offers theatre. When planning your routes, it is particularly helpful to distinguish between a section with a destination and a circular route.

Hiking and trails in Sävsjö

The Höglandsleden section HÖ13 runs from Sävsjö to Forsa and is part of the Smålandsleden. An unmarked link runs between the main trail and Sävsjö railway station. It is 1.4 kilometres one way. These details describe different sections: HÖ13 leads to Forsa, while the link connects the main trail with the railway station.

Another option is the 3.8-kilometre circular trail around Lake Eksjöhovgårdssjön. It starts at the trailhead by the Eksjöhovgård ruins. This gives you a choice of different route types: a section between two named places or a loop around the lake. Sävsjö also has around 2.8 Swedish miles of walking and cycling paths. This network provides another scale for planning, separate from the details given for individual routes.

Eksjöhovgårdssjön and the castle ruins

The ruins of the 17th-century Eksjöhovgård Castle are on an island outside Sävsjö. The circular trail around the lake starts at the trailhead by the ruins, linking a specific route with a historic site. A running trail near Sävsjö FritidsCenter also runs around Eksjöhovgårdssjön. As a running trail, it is a separate point of reference for exercising by the lake.

When choosing a route, you can therefore consider its purpose and course: HÖ13 is a section leading to Forsa, the 3.8-kilometre route is a loop around the lake, and a running trail near the FritidsCenter circles the same lake. The route details describe different types of trails, which you do not need to combine into one route.

Sports and exercise

Sävsjö FritidsCenter has a football pitch, a running trail and a free outdoor gym with exercise equipment. The running trail near the centre goes around Eksjöhovgårdssjön. There are two sand tennis courts at Sävsjö Sporthall, with a beach handball court right next to them. Several different sports are therefore available: running, outdoor training, tennis and beach handball.

In winter, downhill skiing is also available at Högagärdebacken ski slope. The slope is run by IFK Sävsjö and has several runs of varying steepness, a big jump and rails. If you plan to take part in this seasonal activity, check the current opening hours before your visit; specific times are not provided here.

Familjebadet and theatre

Familjebadet has a baby pool, a hot tub, a slide, a cave and a waterfall. Activities offered there include spinning, water aerobics and core training; class schedules may vary. There are also classes for all age groups, from the youngest children to adults.

As a cultural attraction, the Kulturhuset in Sävsjö offers theatre. Together with the trails, sports facilities and Familjebadet, it also makes it possible to plan a stay that does not focus on just one activity. You can choose among the described options according to the purpose of your trip and the types of routes or activities that suit you.

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