Skåneleden 4: Österlen GPX, map & 7 stages
165 km in Sweden · 7 stages · 1,329 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best Apr–Oct
Plan Skåneleden 4: Österlen with the full GPX download, 7 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 7 stages where the mapped route meets public transport. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go.
Quick answer: Skåneleden 4: Österlen is a 165 km long-distance route in Sweden. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 7 stages where the mapped route meets public transport; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and public transport on every stage.
165km
Total Distance
7
Stages
1,329m
Total Ascent
239
Transit Stops
Plan Skåneleden 4: Österlen
Skåneleden 4: Österlen covers 165 km in Sweden with 1,329 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- April to October· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 7 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 7 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 8 days hiking / 4 days trail running / 5 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail, around -6–133 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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| Weather | Poor | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/7 | 0/7 | 0/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 0/7 | 0/7 |
| Day / night | 2°/-2° | 3°/-2° | 5°/-1° | 11°/2° | 16°/6° | 19°/9° | 21°/12° | 21°/12° | 16°/9° | 11°/6° | 7°/2° | 3°/-1° |
| Rain, mm | 66 | 54 | 51 | 40 | 45 | 65 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 89 | 74 | 79 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Possible |
| Daylight | 7 h 38 | 9 h 36 | 11 h 43 | 14 h 05 | 16 h 11 | 17 h 28 | 16 h 59 | 15 h 08 | 12 h 51 | 10 h 35 | 8 h 23 | 7 h 06 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Why transit-optimized?
We present Skåneleden 4: Österlen as 7 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
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What comes next
Access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
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Ystad
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-03
About 0 min in
165.0 km remaining
+1329 m remaining
Access
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Terminal Revhusen
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-03
About 0 min in
165.0 km remaining
+1329 m remaining
Access
600 m
Terminal Fyrkajen
Station
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-03
About 8 min in
164.4 km remaining
+1328 m remaining
Access
600 m
Mariagatan
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-03
About 8 min in
164.4 km remaining
+1328 m remaining
Access
600 m
Ystad station
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-03
About 8 min in
164.4 km remaining
+1328 m remaining
Access
88.0 km
Brösarp
Train station
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-03
About 19h 23m in
77.0 km remaining
+790 m remaining
Finish
165.0 km
Ystad
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-03
About 36h 20m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
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Ystad → Löderups strandbad södra
Löderups strandbad södra → Tre Kronor
Tre Kronor → Rörum Knäbäckshusen
Rörum Knäbäckshusen → Eljaröd väg 19 Nyhem
Eljaröd väg 19 Nyhem → Vanstad
Vanstad → Rögla byn
Rögla byn → Ystad
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ystad → Löderups strandbad södra | 23.8 km | +178m | 5h 11m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Löderups strandbad södra → Tre Kronor | 23.8 km | +68m | 4h 55m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Tre Kronor → Rörum Knäbäckshusen | 21.6 km | +85m | 4h 32m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Rörum Knäbäckshusen → Eljaröd väg 19 Nyhem | 27.2 km | +332m | 6h 14m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Eljaröd väg 19 Nyhem → Vanstad | 22.7 km | +245m | 5h 08m | 🚌 |
| 6 | Vanstad → Rögla byn | 23.8 km | +291m | 5h 28m | 🚌 |
| 7 | Rögla byn → Ystad | 22.1 km | +122m | 4h 48m | 🚌 |
| Total | 165.0 km | +1,329m | 36h 20m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Skåneleden 4: Österlen grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
5 days in this draft — about 33 km/day, 165 km and 1,321 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stage 123.8 km · +178 m · ~5h 12m
- 1. Ystad → Löderups strandbad södra 23.8 km · +178 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Löderups strandbad södra (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stages 2–345.4 km · +153 m · ~9h 30m
- 2. Löderups strandbad södra → Tre Kronor 23.8 km · +68 m
- 3. Tre Kronor → Rörum Knäbäckshusen 21.6 km · +85 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Rörum Knäbäckshusen (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stage 427.2 km · +332 m · ~6h 12m
- 4. Rörum Knäbäckshusen → Eljaröd väg 19 Nyhem 27.2 km · +332 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Eljaröd väg 19 Nyhem (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 4 Stage 522.7 km · +245 m · ~5h 06m
- 5. Eljaröd väg 19 Nyhem → Vanstad 22.7 km · +245 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Vanstad (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 5 Stages 6–745.9 km · +413 m · ~10h 18m
- 6. Vanstad → Rögla byn 23.8 km · +291 m
- 7. Rögla byn → Ystad 22.1 km · +122 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Terminal Revhusen (not an accommodation recommendation)
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 8 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
The Skåneleden 4: Österlen is a 165 km long-distance hiking trail in Sweden. This car-free guide breaks it into 7 transit-optimized stages, each starting and ending at a public transport stop.
Skåneleden 4: Österlen — frequently asked questions
How long is Skåneleden 4: Österlen?
Skåneleden 4: Österlen is a 165 km long-distance route in Sweden, presented as 7 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for Skåneleden 4: Österlen?
The distance-based examples cover 4-8 days for 165 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Skåneleden 4: Österlen?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Skåneleden 4: Österlen is usually best from April to October. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Skåneleden 4: Österlen by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage in Sweden as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Skåneleden 4: Österlen?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 7 stage GPX downloads for Skåneleden 4: Österlen — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Skåneleden 4: Österlen?
Skåneleden 4: Österlen is rated epic: 165 km with roughly 1,329 m of total ascent, with a high point near 132 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
Ready to hike Skåneleden 4: Österlen?
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🗂️ Open data source: Skåneleden 4: Österlen on OpenStreetMap (relation 408995). Transit stops from OSM.