Arrive in Stockholm, where your Swedish self-guided walking adventure starts. The town has many places of interest and it is hard to recommend just a few of them, so having pre- or post-tour nights there is highly recommended. We would suggest you walk Stockholm’s Royal National Park/Södermalm for example. Often referred to as the "Venice of the North", Stockholm is unquestionably a unique and beautiful city all year round, not only due to its location on 14 islands with its infinite presence of water, but also because of its combination of nature, colourful architecture and ancient history. Today you can choose to take a walk through Stockholm’s unique national city park - the world’s first national park to be located within a bustling city. The city park is a green oasis combining cultural heritage and natural features. Hike through ancient forests, visit palaces and bathe from waterside rocks - right here, in the city center! Alternatively concentrate on the vibrant "Söder" region of Stockholm and walk the many quaint alleys, passing historic cottages and churches and a handful of impressive viewpoints across the city.

Take a train to Nyköping  (train ticket costs appr. 175 SEK/pp. (∼15 EUR/pp); Nyköping is a town approx. 100 km south of Stockholm (good train and bus connections (almost every hour), appr. 1hr ride). Check www.sj.se for more information about train time). Nyköping is a historic city with a vibrant harbour. Those who arrive early can opt for a short walk already on their arrival day. The suggested route follows the picturesque Nyköping River from the harbour through the town centre and on to open countryside. You will pass by many interesting sights along the way including Nyköping's landmark - the Nyköpingshus castle, the Hållet nature reserve, Slabro rock carvings and bridge after bridge, each with their own story to tell. Your introductory walk will end at Oppeby, from where you can take the public bus back to Nyköping.

The first longer walk of your self-guided hiking tour starts with prearranged transfer, which will drive you to the beautiful Kiladalen region and lake Nävsjön - a popular destination for outdoor activity. Think of that when you walk through the Nävsjön nature reserve and the 250-350 years old pines surrounding you. First on the list is a loop around the lake, hugging the shores and offering plenty of places to swim and views to admire. After completing it you will continue along the Sörmlandsleden towards Nävekvarn. The walking trail now takes you through calm beautiful forest as you make your way towards the shore of Bråviken. Take your time here to enjoy the views before descending into Nävekvarn itself, also rich in mining history. Nävekvarn is a true hiker's paradise thanks to the many Sörmlandsleden trails that start and end here in the little village.

Take the public bus from Nävekvarn to Buskhyttan. There start walking for about 4 km to Koppartorp. A selection of hiking loops start here, which can fill your day. One loop takes you around the foot of Kummelberget hill, another loop takes you through a former mining district, and the third loop takes you up to Simonberget hill where you can enjoy spectacular views across the countryside. Once back down from the heights of Simonberget you can walk over to Koppartorp, a district rich in culture and history where you can visit the local folklore museum, church dating back to 1620 and mining museum from the 14th century. An immaculately preserved piece of history. Then a short walk takes you back to Buskhyttan, where you board the bus back to Nävekvarn, where you can spend the afternoon exploring the little island Skäret on Nävekvarn's doorstep.

Today's scenic hiking starts directly from Nävekvarn. Your walking route follows the spectacular Bråviken coast, enjoying some coastal scenery from both the water's edge and from the hilltops all along the way, with mile-wide views. This is a beautiful stretch of coastline of which the Sörmlandsleden trail takes maximum advantage. Take a break from the walk to enjoy the handful of beaches that you pass by. An organized transfer will meet you at the end of the day's hike and transfer you back to the busy harbour at Nyköping.

Your self-guided walking adventure has come to an end. If you have some extra time though, then you can follow the Sörmlandsleden trail towards the Lindbacke-Svanbacke nature reserve and Ryssberget nature reserve, both with beautiful viewpoints over Kiladalen. Then take a train back to Stockholm.

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