ARK56 is a network of trails in the Blekinge Archipelago, designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO for its unique natural and cultural heritage. The trails guide you through this fascinating area by bike, on foot, in a kayak or by boat, coming together at 16 hubs where you will find services and can swap mode of transport. The app helps you find everything from toilets and places to have a barbecue to gourmet restaurants and spas.
Discover, experience and explore the unique natural assets and rich cultural heritage here on the 56th parallel where fields and forests meet the sea. Get out in the open air for a short while, or a week. Make your way to the next hub, or all the way round an island. Set yourself a challenge or take it slow. It’s up to you.
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Our trails and the app are your guide to everything from outdoor shelters to suites, from campfire sites to gourmet restaurants, from landing points to marinas and from cosy luxury to the call of the wild.
Do you use a bike computer or other navigation device, or perhaps an app to help you navigate or train? Now you can download all ARK56 hiking and biking trails to your device! Downloading a GPX file gives you a route to follow on your hike or bike ride, which can make navigation easier. GPX files are available for download…
The purpose of ARK56 is to make Blekinge's unique nature and cultural values more accessible. Therefore, we are extra happy that we can present a new trail that takes you far back in Blekinge's history. In Hanö, there are traces in the landscape that tell of the ice age and ancient times water levels. Walk the geological trail and read…
Regardless of whether you are a hardcore hiker and want to hike for a week, or if you want to go on a Sunday hike, there is something for you at ARK56. Blekinge Archipelago Biosphere Reserve is a perfect destination for anyone who loves hiking, experienced as well as beginners. Our hiking trails let you discover the Biosphere area's unique…
Biosphere area Blekinge Archipelago is the only biosphere area in Sweden with a focus on the Baltic Sea. Large parts of the biosphere area lie in the water and the Blekinge archipelago has incredibly high natural values - a basis for the UNESCO designation. Prosperous, shallow and wave-protected areas are valuable for the entire Baltic Sea. Therefore, it is important…
