Sörmlandsleden
Sweden's longest trail network, with over 1,000 kilometres of marked paths through the Sörmland region south of Stockholm, linking lakes, forests, and…
Route overview
The Sörmlandsleden is Sweden's longest trail network, comprising more than 1,000 kilometres of marked paths through the Sörmland region south of Stockholm. The trail is divided into approximately 100 sections of varying length, allowing walkers to choose routes from a single day to several weeks. The landscape is classic southern Swedish: mixed forest, freshwater lakes, rocky outcrops, and scattered historic manor houses. The trail passes through Nyköping, Trosa, Eskilstuna, and other small towns, offering regular access to food and accommodation. The terrain is rolling rather than mountainous, with no technical sections. The Sörmlandsleden is maintained by the Sörmland County Council and is well waymarked with orange paint marks. It is an excellent introduction to Swedish long-distance walking, with a well-developed right of public access, numerous lakes for swimming, and regular shelters.
Sweden's longest trail network, with over 1,000 kilometres of marked paths through the Sörmland region south of Stockholm, linking lakes, forests, and historic estates.
Trail facts
- Country
- Sweden
- Region
- Sörmland
- Distance
- c. 1,000 km
- Typical duration
- 5–7 weeks
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- c. 10,000 m cumulative
- Best season
- May–September
- Trail type
- Multi-section trail network
Safety context
Some lake sections require care with watercraft. Forest sections can be disorienting in poor visibility. Ticks are present in the region and require checking after walking.
The trail is a network rather than a single continuous route, so planning is required. Some sections follow roads. The full network would take five to seven weeks to complete.
Highlights
Stockholm southern archipelago access Trosa coastal village Nyköping medieval town Lake Mälaren shores Eskilstuna historic centre Swedish forest and lake landscapes Historic manor houses Allemansrätten right of access
Why find a buddy
A vast Swedish trail network through lakes and forests near Stockholm — a companion shares the flexible section-by-section approach and the Swedish outdoor culture.
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