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Ales Stenar (Ale's Stones) – Ales Stones loop from Kåseberga

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Skåne

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Ales Stenar (Ale's Stones) – Ales Stones loop from Kåseberga

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Ales Stenar (Ale's Stones) – Ales Stones loop from Kåseberga

00:48

3.03km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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920 m

View of the Coast with Paragliders

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1.37 km

Ales Stenar stone circle

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A mystical monument consists of 59 massive boulders. Enjoy the great view over the Baltic Sea, have a break and listen to the sound of the birds & the wind.

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1.52 km

They also consist of a total of 59 stones placed vertically in the shape of a ship's hull. Measured against the usual ship setting in Sweden, which occurs quite frequently, Ales Stenar has enormous dimensions with a length of 67 meters and a width of 19 meters. The two stones that represent the bow and stern are each about three meters high and about twice the height of the other stones. The weight of the individual stones is between 500 and 1,800 kg.

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2.06 km

Kåseberga Harbour

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Nice little old port with interesting insights...

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2.16 km

Ales Stones

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You have to walk the last 800 m, but it's definitely worth it.

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2.29 km

Harbor Office Käseberga

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yes this little port is something special, it has flair

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2.56 km

Kåseberga

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Nice little town with a harbor and various shops. Some chic houses in town. The place is known for the great ship setting Ales Stenar and also serves as the setting in the Wallander novels.
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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.89 km

527 m

241 m

167 m

148 m

Surfaces

1.63 km

540 m

344 m

300 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 30 August

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August 3, 2025,Streifzug zum Ales Steinar (Schweden)

Mysterious Stones

Ales Stenar ("The Stones of Ale") is a so-called ship setting from the Iron Age (500-1000 AD). This refers to a stone setting that replicates the outline of a boat or ship. They are found predominantly in the Baltic region. The formation in Skåne consists of 59 stones and is 67 meters long and 19 meters wide. This …

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June 28, 2022,Ales Stenar

Don't miss this place. After all, it has a different influence on the individual in every weather condition. Mystical, mysterious, fantastic, enigmatic, imposing...
If you want to avoid the crowds, you can go to the steep bank, it's only a few steps away. Strollers are possible, wheelchairs are difficult.
Oh yes, there are "land mines" by the stones from the …

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August 17, 2022,🇸🇪 Ales stenar

Ales Stenar in Kåseberga is the largest preserved ship setting in Sweden and one of the most popular sights in Skåne. The more than 1,400-year-old monument stands on a plateau above the cliffs and is also often referred to as the Swedish Stonehenge.

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