Photographer: Tobias Andersson

Hiking trail Hökensås, 2.0 km
Tidaholm

Hike with the family

Experience the beautiful landscape of Hökensås with its pine forests and rolling, gentle hills. Hiking trail of 2.0 km in this scenic environment.

Quick facts

Length: The trail is 2.0 km long and forms a circular loop.

Approximate time: It takes approximately 0.5 hours to complete the trail.

Trail markings: The trail is marked with red markers on posts and trees.

Difficulty level: Moderate, forest road, forest trail with roots and rocks in some sections.

Start and finish: The trail starts and finishes at First Camp Hökensås, where there is parking available.

Directions to get here: Hökensås is located in western Sweden, near Lake Vättern, approximately 160 km from Gothenburg. If you choose to travel by train, you can take a train to Falköping or Skövde and then a bus from there to Tidaholm. To get to Tidaholm-Hökensås, you can take bus 321, but the trip must be pre-booked by calling 0771-91 90 90 at least one hour before departure.

If you're traveling by car, Hökensås is 14 km from Tidaholm and 48 km from Jönköping.

Map

Fantastic hike along the gravel ridge amidst the pine forests

Experience the beautiful landscape of Hökensås with its pine forests and rolling, gentle hills. The trail starts and ends at First Camp Hökensås. Several trails originate from here, including one for mountain biking (MTB). The hiking trail and MTB trail share parts of the same route.

The trail stays within the forest, which consists of pine trees, spruce trees, and shorter sections of mixed forest.

Abundant wildlife, blueberries, and lingonberries along the trail

The trail is classified as moderate and varies between forest paths and wider forest roads.

The area boasts rich wildlife. If you enjoy berry picking, you can find both blueberries and lingonberries along large parts of the trail if you visit during the right season. Feel free to stop and marvel at the natural formations when you're on top of the ridge, gazing down into hollows that are reminiscent of the glacial history of the area.

Accommodation and food

The trail starts at First Camp Hökensås. Near the campsite, you can find Hökensås Sportfiske with a sports fishing store, a small service store in the reception, and Restaurant Hökensås. Opening hours may vary by season, so it's a good idea to check before planning any purchases. Maps of hiking trails and a customer restroom are available at the camping reception.

Sights to see

During the summer, it can be refreshing to take a dip in Lilla Havssjön. This is a popular bathing lake located in the Hökensås forests, approximately 3 km north of First Camp Hökensås.

The legendary Falk's grave evokes many emotions. It is said that there are always fresh flowers on the grave. Visit the location to check. The grave is located approximately 10 km southeast of First Camp.

If you enjoy photography or simply want to revel in unparalleled nature, Rävafallet is well worth a visit. The waterfall is located approximately 10 km southeast of First Camp. There is parking available at Sågaretorpet, from where you can take a short walk to the enchanting waterfall. If you have a packed meal, there is also a barbecue area available.