Discover Blidsberg: Trails, nature and history

When planning a trip to Blidsberg, nature and architectural history can be considered as separate points of interest. The Baktrågen Nature Reserve lies east of the village; hiking trails start and end at the community centre in Blidsberg. Blidsberg Church adds a distinctive aspect of architectural and church history to the village. Other routes and named destinations each have their own features to consider when planning your day.

Baktrågen and trails

Baktrågen lies east of Blidsberg in a varied landscape with distinctive ridges and unusual plants. There are walking paths in the southern parts of the reserve. Before your visit, check the latest visitor information for the protected area and take this guidance into account in your plans.

The Redvägsleden hiking trail passes through Baktrågen and is 47 kilometres long. Keep the two details in mind separately when planning: walking paths are found in the southern parts of the reserve, while the 47 kilometres refer to the length of the named hiking trail. This lets you choose between walking paths in the protected area and a specifically named long-distance hiking route.

The hiking trails in Blidsberg start and end at the community centre, where parking is available. The Pilgrimsleden norra Ätradalen also passes through Blidsberg and is marked with the St. Olof’s Cross. As trail markings may be maintained locally, check the latest route information before setting out.

Routes with different points of interest

The Aktivitetsrundan offers a different kind of activity: it has twelve stations with various physical exercises. Each station has one exercise for children and one for adults. You can plan the loop around its stations, while the stated distance is the main indicator of the Redvägsleden’s length.

The “Mountainbike i Blidsberg” mountain bike trail starts and ends at Farapasset, where parking is available. It runs mostly through relatively old spruce and pine forest. Its start and end point therefore differs from those of the hiking trails, which start and end at the community centre; the forest also shapes the described character of the mountain bike trail.

Church and historical furnishings

Blidsberg Church dates from the 19th century and combines the Empire style with Gothic Revival elements. It was inaugurated in 1870, replacing a medieval church. The furnishings also include a 12th-century baptismal font with an unfinished runic inscription. The contrast in age between the church building and the baptismal font makes the furnishings a distinct part of the church’s history, not merely an addition to its architectural style.

Mill and getting there

Basta Kvarn is a renovated 19th-century mill and a café on the River Ätran. Café services and opening hours may change, so check the latest information if you are planning a café visit.

To get to Blidsberg, take bus route 265 towards Trädet to Blidsberg. As timetables may change, check the latest service information before departure.

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