Individual arrival to Ystad by train or bus. Do not miss to walk the cobblestone streets of this wonderful town after check-in. *Easiest arrival via Copenhagen and Malmö airports (frequent trains from Copenhagen airport (in Denmark) to Malmö (in Sweden) - 30min ride; direct train from Malmö  to Ystad (1hr ride).

On your first independent walking day, you reach the Ystad harbor and follow the promenade to Sandskogen. You will cross the curious Nybroån creek and continue inland pass Kabusa. Soon you will reach Hammars Backar and rejoin the coastal trail and enjoy the hilly landscape. The area is usually filled with kites and wind gliders. A highlight of today’s walking route are the Ale Stenar (the stones of Ale) megalithic stone ship monument. The overnight is in the beautiful village of Kåseberga, dinner is ordered at the accommodation, payable on spot.

After a healthy breakfast, you follow the self-guided hiking route to the shores of Kåseberga and rejoin the Österlenleden trail. Do not miss to visit the Ale Stenar if you didn’t get the chance to do so the day before. Follow the small paths along the coastline to the beautiful Löderup beach. Bid the ocean farewell for a while as you enter the Hagestad natural reserve. Breathe in the incredible smell of the pine, oak and beech trees as you walk the lilly-covered glades of the forests. You will rejoin the coastal trail at Sandhammaren and enjoy the diversity the dunes and vast beaches bring to the landscape. Your path turns north as you walk across sandy beaches to the old fishing village Skillinge. Your self-guided walking route then leads you inland towards your accommodation (outside Skillinge). The dinner is pre-booked at the accommodation, payable on spot! *Due to very limited availability in Skillinge, we are often forced to book two nights in Simrishamn instead, with additional return transfers (extra fee for the taxi ride will apply).

Today’s independent hiking route will take you through lush coastal meadows, peculiar rocks, and idyllic fishing villages as you advance towards the village of Gislövshammar. From there, the sandy beaches make way for rocks and sandstones. Take the time to contemplate the beautiful hilly coastal landscape and breathe the fresh salty air. You can even opt to go for a swim along the way. The overnight is in the unique Simrishamn fishing town. Explore the cobbled streets of the old town and try some of the local delicacies in a traditional restaurant.

Today’s self-guided walking trail will take you through a diverse landscape of sandy beaches, bouldered coastal meadows and beech forests. You will pass the famous Tobisvik with its distinctive homogenous sand home to the iconic crab population living in holes under the sand. Continue walking past lush flowery meadows towards the old town of Knäbäckshusen where you will find a fishing hut transformed into a chapel. Continue towards the Stenshuvud national park and its 97m mountain perched in the middle of the shore forests. Continue along a small tarmac road passing apple plantations and cider factories on your way to Kivik where your next overnight will be.

Today’s section of the independent walking itinerary is meant for relaxation. You will gently walk along the Vitemölla natural reserve passing the beautiful stream spring Verkaån. You will finally reach Haväng where the landscape resembles a moorland with curious vegetation due to the peculiarity of the sandy steppe land rich in limestone. The trail turns west towards the mainland following the valley of the Verkeån river towards the hilly backcountry of Brösarp. Your accommodation in Brösarp is equipped with a spa where you can pamper yourself with an afternoon of thermal delights.

Your last self-guided hiking day on this itinerary will take you further inland following the Verkaån river from the hills of Brösarp and through the beech forests of Skåne. During spring and summer, when the greenery is lush and the light filters through the foliage, there is an almost tropical feeling in the valley. Reach the magical Hallamölla mill and Hallamölla waterfall, the highest waterfall in Skåne and take some time to relax and enjoy this magnificent natural site. Here the trail turns back to Brösarp along the other side of the Verkeån River.

From Brösarp Bus station you can travel by bus to Tomelilla, Simrishamn or Ystad. From there you can continue your journey by train. The closest international airport is Copenhagen (120 km from Brösarp). You can also opt for a direct bus to Malmö (50min ride).