Ostkustleden, stage 1, Lilla Hycklinge – Nynäs

Hiking

County: Kalmar län och Öland
6859.44 km away from you

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Trail details

Length 16.0 km

Actions

Currently

The hunting season is underway in the forest! Elk hunting takes place between October 8, 2023, and January 31, 2024.

Please pay close attention to signs indicating that hunting is in progress. You are always welcome to hike on our trails, but if hunting is taking place in the area, we encourage you to choose a different location.

Here are some tips during the hunting period:

Respect all signs indicating that hunting is in progress.
Wear bright-colored clothing to make yourself visible.
Stick to the designated trails.
If you encounter a hunter, try to make contact to determine if it's safe to continue. This can be done with a brief whistle, a wave, or, of course, by speaking to each other if possible.

Description

The first stage of the trail begins in the scenic Lilla Hycklinge. Follow the markings from the parking area. After a short walk, the hiker is greeted by sparkling waters. The trail follows a long, narrow lake, Eckern. Next to the lake, near the trail, you'll find the artist Axel "Döderhultarn" Pettersson's signature carved into the rock by the water's edge. After a bit more distance, you'll arrive at Döderhultarn's birthplace, Högatorp. The oldest building here dates back to the 1800s. The trail follows the old road through the village of Eckerhult and continues on paths and gravel roads, passing by Sjoketorp and reaching the village of Lämmedal, one of the oldest villages in Döderhults parish. Here, you'll find several old houses dating back to the 1700s. The hike continues on narrow forest paths. The goal for this stage, the first overnight cabin in Nynäs, is located near the meteorite lake Hummeln, deep within the lush Humlenäs nature reserve. Now it's time to bring out your swimwear, take a walk to the lake, and go for a swim in the clear, refreshing water.

The cabin is only accessible to hikers on the East Coast Trail. For information about the cabin, please see the Nynäs overnight cabin.

There is a bus connection after approximately 2 kilometers on stage 2, to Oskarshamn. For departure information, visit Kalmar County Traffic, KLT.

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