Cycling adventures in the idyllic countryside of Småland on winding gravel roads

Exercise and nature experiences by bike

The cycling adventures at Fredensborg Manor – in the middle of one of Småland's most bike-friendly and scenic areas – start right below the manor steps.

Choose a route along winding gravel roads that take you across rolling meadows and vast fields, through deep forests, along lakes and past small forest ponds. Now and then you will pass a village, a farm or a little red cottage by a lake or in a forest glade.

Cycling adventures for everyone – from short rides at your own pace to long and challenging gravel rides

It doesn't matter if you want to take a short ride at a leisurely pace or challenge yourself with a really tough gravel ride from early morning until sunset. There is a network of gravel roads here to suit everyone – winding gravel roads that were once hiking trails and were widened over time for horses and carriages after much hard work by Småland farmers, crofters, and soldiers.

Explore at your own pace with spontaneous stops along the way

You cycle at your own pace. Stop at a lake for a refreshing dip. You absentmindedly count the stones in one of the thousands of Småland stone fences as you slowly roll past, but quickly lose count.

Perhaps you’ll stop to catch your breath once you reach the top of a hill before rolling on to enjoy a coffee break or lunch in Bullerbyn, or maybe you’ll stop in the farming village of Ingebo to meet all the animals at the open KRAV farm, Ingebo Hagar. With renewed energy, you’ll reach Astrid Lindgren’s World in less than an hour from Ingebo via Knabbarp, Lake Knabbarpe, and Skillingarum.

When the goal of today's cycling adventure is to enjoy the Småland countryside without any "café stops," the picnic basket from Fredensborg comes in handy on a forest hill or by the lake.

Lean back after your coffee break and close your eyes for a moment. Listen to the rustling of the treetops or the lapping of the waves and just doze off for a while before cycling on through the idyllic countryside of Småland and finally arriving back home in Fredensborg.

Real gravel cycling – challenge yourself from early morning until sunset

Take yourself and your gravel bike on a real challenge – mile after mile through varied and beautiful countryside. Choose the really tough climbs up to Gåskullen and Faggemåla. Catch your breath for a moment as you roll down to Silverdalen and Lönneberga and on to Mariannelund.

From Mariannelund, you can cycle on to more classic locations, such as Emil and Ida's Katthult, Norra Kvill National Park, and Ösjöfors Handpappersbruk – mostly on gravel roads that wind through the Småland countryside.

The gravel roads become more numerous and the views from the saddle change as your pulse rises and beads of sweat begin to drip onto the handlebars – real gravel cycling, gravel tours that demand a little more. Lönneberga Gravel, for example, suggests routes from around 75 km to 165 km and longer, with changing terrain and varied nature experiences.

A few shorter to slightly longer tours around Fredensborg – perfect for both leisurely and challenging rides:

• Around Tobo Forest (approx. 7 km round trip, of which approx. 6.5 km is on a gravel road and approx. 0.5 km is on asphalt). Click here fora biking and hiking map, or ask at the front desk.

• Gisseskalle (approx. 8.2 km round trip, of which approx. 5.1 km is gravel road, approx. 0.9 km is trails (for hiking to the summit), and approx. 2.2 km is paved road). Click here fora biking and hiking map, or ask at the front desk.

• Gissen Loop (approx. 8 km round trip, including approx. 6.5 km of gravel road, approx. 0.5 km of trails, and approx. 1 km of paved road). Click here fora biking and hiking map, or ask at the front desk.

• Visans Skepp and the Industrial Museum in Storebro (Option 1: approx. 7 km round trip, of which approx. 4 km is on a gravel road and approx. 3 km on asphalt; Option 2: approx. 7 km round trip on asphalt). Click here for the biking and hiking mapfor Option 1, or here for
  for Option 2, or ask at the front desk.

• Rostorp Farm and its outbuildings (Option 1: approx. 13 km round trip, of which approx. 8.5 km is on gravel roads, approx. 0.5 km on trails, and approx. 4 km on paved roads; Option 2: approx. 12 km round trip, of which approx. 4.5 km is on gravel roads and approx. 7.5 km on paved roads). Click here for the cycling and hiking map forOption 1, or here forOption 2, or ask at the front desk.

• Astrid Lindgren's World ( about 30 km round trip, of which about 18 km is on a gravel road and about 12 km is on asphalt). Click here fora biking and hiking map, or ask at the front desk.

• The Children of Bullerbyn (Option 1: approx. 32 km round trip, of which approx. 17.3 km is gravel road and approx. 14.4 km is paved;
  Option 2: approx. 27 km round trip, of which approx. 5 km is gravel road and approx. 22 km is paved). Click here for the biking and hiking mapfor Option 1, or here forOption 2, or ask at the front desk.

Read more about cycling adventures in Astrid Lindgren's home region on websites such as Lönneberga Gravel and Vimmerby Tourist Office.

Cycling and hiking with a guide in the film landscape of Småland

Join Carina and Carina, Cycling in the Film Landscape of Småland, on a bike tour to the magical filming locations from Astrid Lindgren's beloved films about Emil in Lönneberga and the Children of Bullerbyn. Explore the ancient forest in Norra Kvill National Park on foot with knowledgeable guides, or let a dedicated guide hop on the bus for an unforgettable journey through film history.

Each tour is a unique experience that combines nature, cultural heritage, and local flavors. Genuine, personal, and educational. Join us for an experience that is more than just a tour—a tour that transforms into a journey through time and space, where you will experience and understand Småland in a whole new way!

It is also possible to book Carina and Carina for a lecture during your stay at Fredensborg: "How film productions influenced the region – and how the region influenced the films."

Read more at cyklaifilmlandskapetsmaland.se

Accommodation of varying sizes and character

The manor house has five cozy rooms, carefully renovated and offering extra comfort, including three double rooms and two mini suites. For those who wish, there are also two larger suites in the same style, with a small, pleasant kitchen area.

The hotel section has 40 double rooms, 20 of which have views of the golf course and Lake Gissen, and 10 superior double rooms with views of the manor park and the lake.

In late autumn, when the leaves have fallen, the lake can be seen between the trees, but when the trees come back into leaf in spring, the foliage obscures the lake from most of the rooms.

Several rooms in both the manor house and the hotel section can be booked as family rooms. Some rooms in the hotel section have a connecting door to the adjacent room and are therefore ideal for families who want more space and two bathrooms. Read more about our accommodation options.

Price information

Prices for cycling adventures with food, bike rental, and accommodation

Package price: SEK 1,600 per person per day (including VAT). The price includes:

• Share a double room.
• Two-course dinner.
• Breakfast buffet.
• 3-speed bicycle (if you do not have your own bicycle).
• Hiking and cycling maps with routes that visit a few well-chosen attractions.
• Laundry and drying facilities for clothes.

Price supplement (including VAT)

• Single room supplement SEK 345/day.
• Superior double room (hotel section) SEK 150/day.
• Double room in a manor house: 150 SEK/day.
• Superior double room in manor house: SEK 225/day.
• Deluxe double room in a manor house: 295 SEK/day.
• Miss Thor's mini suite and the Gardener's mini suite (manor house) SEK 395/day.
• The Tillberg Suite and Hammarskjöld Suite (manor house) SEK 595/day.
• Pets: SEK 250/stay (pets allowed in certain rooms in the hotel section).

Frequently asked questions and other information

• Available dates. The cycling package can be booked with arrival days from Tuesday to Saturday, starting on Walpurgis Night (Thursday, April 30) through the first weekend in October.

• Food on the trip. A picnic basket and cold lunch basket can be arranged (advance booking required).

• Bicycle maintenance. Access to bicycle washing facilities and basic bicycle tools, as well as the option to lock up your bicycle.

• Activities. Allour activitiesin the manor park and down by the lake (without any special arrangements on our part) are free for our guests, such as mini golf, boules, padel, tennis, and disc golf, as well as the use of bicycles,rowboats, and canoes.

• Swimming and sauna. LakeGissen, with jetties, rafts to swim to, and shallow sandy beaches, is only about 200 meters from the manor park (the hotel does not have a pool). The sauna in Sjöstugan is always heated between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m.

• Wood-fired hot tub. Right next to Sjöstugan and the jetty, you can enjoy a warming autumn, winter, or spring dip in our wood-fired hot tub. In winter, an ice-cold dip from the jetty is an experience in combination with a sauna and a warming hot tub.

• Check-in and check-out. Check-infrom 3 p.m. Check-out by 11 a.m. Late check-out is possible subject to availability.

• Cancellations and rebookings. Forcancellations and rebookings, please see our booking terms and conditions.
  
  
  

Book a cycling adventure at Fredensborg

Contact us atinfo@fredensborg.comor call us (0492 306 00), or fill in the booking request below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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