Cykla längs banvallar i natursköna Kristianstad.
Cycle between three lakes and experience forest, water and orchards. On this bike tour you will enjoy the lakes north of Kristianstad. Take the opportunity to visit the legendary Ivön by taking the road ferry from Barum to the island.
You cycle north in the lake landscape between Råbelövssjön, Oppmannasjön and Ivösjön. Here you will find a different and more hilly part of Kristianstadbygden. Many winding country roads up and down with a fantastic view of the lakes. This is also a place with many apple and fruit orchards. In fact, more than in Österlen!
Photographer: Kristianstad municipality/Claes Sandén
When you leave Kristianstad, you cycle on cycle paths out of the city towards Fjälkinge. In the village is the small shop Rolfssons diversehandel which, among other things, sells furniture and decor from France.
From Fjälkinge, the cycle path takes you to the village of Bäckaskog and Bäckaskog Castle. Keep to the edge of the narrow road. The castle, which has been visited by many stars over the years, has a long history. In the 13th century it was a monastery, which was converted into a castle in the 17th century. Today it is a hotel and restaurant with a lovely castle park to walk in.
From Bäckaskog Castle, the tour continues on the highway to Barum. The highway ferry is located here if you want to take a detour to Ivön. Barum is also known for the woman who was found here in the 1930s. A woman who lived 900 years ago during the Stone Age. Today she is in the Historical Museum in Stockholm.
Cycle on between farms and orchards towards Söndraby. Stop and enjoy the fantastic view of Lake Oppmanna. If you cycle a bit more along the road towards Oppmanna, Tages is in Söndraby. A small shop in a unique old stone cellar. Just before the community of Oppmanna is Oppmanna nursery.
In Arkelstorp you can stop at Tord Eriksson's farm shop, which offers locally grown and locally produced products. Here in Arkelstorp the tour turns south through apple orchards and pastures.
You pass Ekestad, Österslöv and Balsby as you cycle along the old railway embankment and Råbelövssjön. There are several bathing places that are nice to stop at for a swim.
In Österslöv you will find Bykrogen, which offers both overnight stays in the hotel and à la carte in the restaurant. There is also a swimming area and the summer café Gaston & Vega. A vegan garden café with homemade cakes.
When you get south of the lake, it is time to cross Arkelstorpsvägen again. If you feel like a little detour with an extra golden edge, the restaurant Hemma på Sörgården is located just south of Balsby. It is popular to eat here so don't forget to book well in advance of your visit. Feel free to extend the trip with an overnight stay at Bicycle-friendly accommodation.
Jockes Cykel is centrally located in Åhus and the shop was started over 40 years ago. Here you can rent 7-speed city bikes.
Do you need your bike serviced, a tire replaced or help and advice on maintenance? At Mohlins Cykel, the workshop is the heart of the shop.
