Lakes, waterways and marked trails give you several ways to plan a trip to Linghed. The village stretches out from Linghedsåsen into an open landscape, with lakes and waterways framed by bluish mountains. You can look for a holiday rental in Linghed while considering what you would like to focus your stay on: the canoe route through the village, walks around Linghed or marked snowmobile trails. This gives you a choice of different interests, from water and walking trails to snowmobile routes.

Water routes, fishing waters and a rest area

The canoe route between the lakes Balungen and Runn passes through Linghed; along the route, there is a campsite on the shore of Sör-Lingan. There are several fishing waters in Linghed and the area around Svartnäs. They are managed by the Lingheds fiskevårdsområdesförening. For planning purposes, you can distinguish between two types of water-based activities: the canoe route between the named lakes and the fishing waters in Linghed and the area around Svartnäs.

A rest area is located at Hökviksbron, where Hökviksån flows into Svärdsjön. Its facilities include a large car park, tables, benches and an information board. The location is described both by its position by the water and by the specific facilities that make it possible to take a break and get your bearings.

Hiking on summer pasture trails and the Nysjöleden

Well-marked summer pasture trails run around Linghed and can be used for hiking. One specific hike follows the Nysjöleden between Linghed and Nysjöns fäbod. You can start at the outdoor fitness trail in Linghed; the Nysjöleden trails are marked in blue. The starting point and trail markings are two distinct navigational aids: the outdoor fitness trail is a possible starting point, while the blue markings identify the Nysjöleden trails. This gives you both a choice of hiking trails around the village and a named route with specific guidance for finding your way.

Marked trails and sports in Linghed

Linghed has nearly 350 kilometres of marked snowmobile trails, maintained by the local snowmobile club. Elljusspåret is two kilometres long and serves as a bark-surfaced trail in summer. The distances highlight the difference between an extensive trail network and a single route: nearly 350 kilometres in one case and two kilometres in the other. The two activities thus differ both in scale and in how the routes are used.

There is also a riding arena on Linghedsåsen. It has a good surface, is fenced and has obstacles and lighting. These features give a specific impression of the facility, which is distinct from the hiking and snowmobile trails.

Summer pasture traditions and summer

As part of the broader summer pasture tradition, farmers moved their livestock to their summer pasture farms at the beginning of summer. This seasonal way of life provides a cultural background to the term fäbod and adds a historical perspective to today’s opportunities for finding your way along the summer pasture trails.

Summer also has a sporting connection: Linghed’s rowing team takes part in the Svärdsjöcupen every summer. The topics described thus range from the landscape and its trails to the local team’s regular participation in a rowing competition.

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