What's a regional cycle path?

A regional cycle path is a cycle path that is suitable for a short cycling holiday or a day trip. Parts of the trail can also be used for shorter cycle commuting or in combination with the national cycle paths Sydostleden, Sydkustleden and Kattegattleden.

Photo: Apelöga

The Swedish Transport Administration has produced a report that describes the classification of tourist cycle paths, quality criteria and how they should be signposted. The following criteria carry equal weight and are taken into account when assessing new and existing joints:

-Anchoring

-Permission

-Availability

-Traffic safety

-Traffic environment

-Attractiveness

-Communication

-Quality assurance