Hovetorp - Bjärka Säby, Östgötaleden

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From Hovetorp's locks, you walk along the leafy Kinda canal on an old towpath. Just before lake Stora Rängen, the trail turns left towards a single settlement, where the gravel road takes you past the YMCA farm. Feel free to make a detour here to nice bathing rocks for a break.

The trail continues through mixed forest on paths and smaller dirt roads until you reach Stångån. Before crossing the river, you can make a detour to the Hembygdsgården Fornhemmet nicely situated among old oaks.

When you have crossed Stångån on a footbridge, you reach the castle park around Bjärka Säby's new castle. Take the opportunity to look around in the oak landscape around the castle.

It is possible to take public transport to both the start and end of the hike.

In summer, there is a castle café in Bjärka Säby and a kiosk with self-service at Hovetorp's locks. Drinking water and a WC/dry toilet are available at both locations.

Wind protection is available at Hovetorp.

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(publ 2023-18-16/eb)