Emigrant Trail Stage UL6 Konga – Korrö – Part of the Smålandsleden Trail Network

About the Emigrant Trail

Through forests and meadows, past cottages and stone walls, this 110-kilometre-long hiking trail winds its way through the landscape. The trail alternates between footpaths, forest roads, gravel roads, and smaller paved roads, following in the footsteps of Vilhelm Moberg.

The Emigrant Trail passes through the part of Småland that for a long time formed the borderland between Sweden and Denmark, when Blekinge was still Danish territory. The rocky and infertile landscape forced the people of Småland to find creative solutions in order to make a decent living. Countless stone walls along the trail bear witness to this history—a story of human determination and perseverance.

Set out on the trail and experience Småland at its very best.

Emigrant Trail Stage UL6 Konga – Korrö – Part of the Smålandsleden Trail Network

This stage mainly follows minor gravel roads, forest roads, and footpaths. Before leaving Konga, you have the opportunity to stock up on supplies at the grocery store located in the village.

Hike Along the Ronneby River - If you are hiking the southwestern section of the Emigrant Trail, you will be accompanied by the gentle sound of the Ronneby River. This beautiful river, stretching 85 kilometres, flows from Hovmantorp in Småland in the north to the coast of Blekinge in the south.

Throughout history, the river has brought life, trade, and experiences to the communities along its banks. Here, you can hike, paddle, and fish along this historic waterway. Canoes can be rented at Korrö, allowing you to travel beneath overhanging tree branches, through narrow passages, and across the lakes of Småland.

Fishing is also popular in the river, but be sure to obtain a fishing permit first at www.ifiske.se

Korrö Craft Village - At Korrö, you can enjoy excellent food and refreshments in a beautiful setting, stay overnight in a hotel or hostel, or explore the nearby nature reserve, which offers old-growth forest, traditional farmland, and hay meadows.

In the late nineteenth century, Korrö flourished as a local centre of industry and commerce, with a tannery, dye works, sawmill, brewery, mill, health spa, general store, and more. Today, visitors are free to wander through Korrö Craft Village, explore both historic and modern buildings, and relax in its charming atmosphere.

Accommodation Along This Stage

Näset Nature Campsite in Dångebo (Konga) – tent and camping pitches

Tjädersdal Nature Campsite – cabins and tent/camping pitches

Korrö – hotel and hostel

Highlights Along the Stage

Viaboda Burial Cairns When an important person died, they were often buried beneath a mound of stones known as a burial cairn. The large cairns at Viaboda date back to the Bronze Age.

Flåboda Stone Circle Stone circles are found only in the Nordic countries. Recent archaeological studies indicate that they were most often used as burial sites.

Distance: 19.6 km Estimated hiking time: 5–6.5 hours

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