Surface
Asphalt and Gravel
Traffic
Low traffic road
Elevation Profile
300 m ascent, 300 m descent.
Level
Intermediate

Vattenriket is a biosphere reserve in Kristianstad characterized by a rich nature with water, wetlands and meadows along the river Helgeån.

The area is part of UNESCO's global network of biosphere reserves and combines nature, urban life, research and education. There is a visitor centre here, Naturum Vattenriket, which acts as a hub for visitors who want to learn more about the area. The cycle tour follows the Sydostleden signs from Kristianstad southwards. You pass Hammarsjön, Ekenabben, Viby and Rinkaby down towards Åhus.

From Åhus and southwards, there are plenty of opportunities for refreshing baths as the sea is never far away. Along the cycle path there are about 20 bathing places and it is possible to take the dog to some.

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    Archimedes screw

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    In the 19th century, a British engineer built an embankment straight across the...

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    Oak bark

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    Ekenabben is one of Vattenriket's beautiful visitor sites. Here you can ...

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    Fresta Farm

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    Before you really get to the town of Viby, Frestad...

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    Håslöv meadows

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    Large parts of the Håslöv meadows nature reserve are flooded every year.

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    Viby Potatoes

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    In Viby there is a popular farm shop. It is called Viby Potatis o...

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    Hercules

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    Outside Viby you will find the next visitor site in Vattenriket. Herc...

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    Åhus

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    Åhus has plenty of accommodation, cafés and restaurants. Nj...

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    Yngsjö Havsbad

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    You may want to split the bike ride over several days and then you can...

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    Otto & Glass factories

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    In Yngsjö is also the ice cream factory that makes Otto ice cream. An ice ...

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    Blåherremölla

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    South of Yngsjö, the cycle path passes the Gropahål nature reserve...

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    Forsaken

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    The cycle path to the north runs just outside the village and when you ...

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    Degeberga

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    North of Forsakar are the Degeberga slopes with Söndre klack, a ...

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