Stiby Backe Red Trail

The Stiby Backe Red Trail is approximately 3.6 kilometers long and typically takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete, depending on your pace and how often you stop to enjoy the scenery.

The trail features natural and forest paths, winding through deciduous forests, dry meadows, and rocky outcrops. You'll encounter partially stony sections and sloping terrain, especially in the southwestern part. The ascent to the summit of Stiby Backe involves a steep slope on the eastern side.

While rated as 'easy' overall, the trail includes some steep and stony sections, particularly the ascent to the summit. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and is not suitable for wheeled access (strollers, wheelchairs). Families with young children might find the steeper parts challenging, but it's generally manageable for those with some hiking experience.

Along the route, you can enjoy expansive views from the 70-meter-high peak over Kråkenabben, Listershuvud, and Hanö. The trail also passes through pasture landscapes with grazing animals. You'll also discover historical features like Bronze Age graves and a cholera graveyard, as well as remnants of a quarry and a windmill. The diverse flora includes pasqueflowers, blue anemones, clovers, rock-rose, and maiden pink depending on the season.

Spring is particularly beautiful, with blooming pasqueflowers in the dry meadows and blue anemones in the hornbeam forests. Summer offers lush greenery and grazing animals. The trail is accessible year-round, but conditions may vary, especially in winter with potential ice or snow on the steeper sections.

Parking facilities are available near the Stiby Backe Nature Reserve, making it convenient to access the trailhead. Specific parking areas are usually well-marked within the reserve.

Yes, dogs are generally welcome on the Stiby Backe Red Trail. However, as the trail passes through areas with grazing animals and sensitive natural habitats, it is important to keep your dog on a leash at all times to protect wildlife and livestock.

No, there are no specific permits or entrance fees required to hike the Stiby Backe Red Trail or to enter the Stiby Backe Nature Reserve. It is freely accessible to the public.

The Stiby Backe Nature Reserve offers facilities such as toilets, typically located near the main parking areas. However, there are no specific water refill stations directly on the trail, so it's advisable to bring your own water.

The most challenging section is the ascent to the summit of Stiby Backe, particularly on its eastern side. This part features a steep slope and can be stony, requiring careful footing. Hikers should be prepared for a moderate physical effort during this climb.

The Stiby Backe Nature Reserve is accessible by public transport, with options available that connect to the area. You can check local public transport schedules for routes that serve the vicinity of Hällevik or the Listerlandet cycle path, which is close to the reserve.