Kaxholmen - Ölmstad, Franciskusleden, St. Birgitta Ways

This stage mostly follows gravel roads through varied landscapes. A small part (after Bäckanäs) runs along a busy road, so be careful.

St. Birgitta Ways runs here along the Franciscan Trail and the Biosphere Trail, passing through a rolling landscape with orchards reminiscent of Provence. From Kaxholmen, you have two options. You can either continue along the country road by the football fields toward Lyckås and turn right there, or you can go right up onto the heights via Kaxholmen's deciduous forest and Jordstorp.

After Skärstad in Flättinge, there is a nice summer café and lunch spot. Shortly after that, Björn and Inga, who are very involved in the Franciscan Trail, live nearby. They are happy to welcome you if they are at home. If you choose to stay overnight in the fantastic Franciscan Cottage at Wettershus, continue a bit further after Ölmstad. But keep in mind that you need to bring your own food. There is a store in Ölmstad.

Biosphere Reserve "Eastern Vätterbranterna" - one of five biosphere reserves in Sweden.

Read more here:

www.franciskusleden.se

www.ostravatterbranterna.se

(aug 2024)