Plan your hike
Everything you need to know to prepare for your day hike between Kivik and Simrishamn.
🧭 About this stage
This day hike can easily be done in either direction. We caught the bus (Skåneexpressen 3) from Simrishamn to Kivik and hiked back along the coastline. Potential stops along the trail are practically endless – there is so much to see, taste, and experience along the entire route.
🎒 Packing list
- Water
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Power bank
- Packed lunch / fika snacks
- Extra layer / shell jacket
🪨 Terrain & Difficulty
Uneven and/or soft terrain can be expected. There are moderate elevation changes and a few sections may require using your hands for extra balance.
- Uneven and/or soft surfaces
- Some elevation changes
- Sections where hand support may be useful
- Low stiles
- Short flights of steps
- Minor obstacles such as rocks and roots
- Wooden boardwalks
🌿 National park & nature reserve rules
The trail winds through Stenshuvud National Park and several coastal nature reserves. Special rules and restrictions to the Right of Public Access (allemansrätten) apply here. Find out more on the Sweden’s National Parks website.
Learn more at Sweden’s National Parks ↗🏘️ Villages along the route
Villages and fishing hamlets you pass during the hike, in order from start to finish:
Trail map, public restrooms & scenic stops
The map displays the entire hiking route between Kivik and Simrishamn with public restrooms and recommended stops marked.
Highlights along the trail
Photos from the hike between Kivik and Simrishamn on Österlen. Sights and stopovers along the trail across all seasons.
Tips along the way – Restaurants, cafés, culture & shops
See which places along the hike are open today!
Accommodations along the hiking trail
Enjoy a restful night before, during, or after your trek – hotels, country inns, B&Bs, and campsites from Kivik via Baskemölla to Simrishamn.
Current events along the coast
Combine your hike with exhibitions, live music, local markets, and cultural experiences in Österlen.
Goose Dinner the Emil Way!
