Pilgrimsled, Västra Sigfridsleden

The Västra Sigfridsleden trail offers magnificent nature experiences.
Small villages with red cottages give way to deep forests and glittering lakes.
For long stretches you follow small gravel roads, but the trail also consists
of slightly tougher terrain. Don’t miss the area north of Svensbygd – at 279
metres above sea level you have a fantastic view of Lake Rusken!

Västra Sigfridsleden is the Småland leg of the famous Pilgrimage Trail
that stretches between Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain and
Nidaros/Trondheim in Norway. Walking the entire 4000 km is a feat and
experience of a lifetime, but a day or two walking through Småland is a good
start and can be a great experience.

At
present, the Västra Sigfridsleden trail runs from Ingelstad, through Växjö,
Alvesta and Moheda and then continues northwards, ending at Nydala Abbey in
Värnamo Municipality. Nydala Abbey was founded in 1143 by monks from Clara
Vallis (The Bright Valley) in France who named it Nova Vallis (The New Valley
or Nydala in Swedish)). Visit the monastery, garden and stables, which offer
basic accommodation.