Ydre, a region in the South Swedish highlands, is characterized by a diverse and ancient landscape. It features a mix of deep forests, open meadows, natural pastures, and numerous lakes and waterways. This varied terrain offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more, making it suitable for a range of outdoor pursuits. The region's natural heritage is reflected in its name, thought to mean "place of yews."
Ydre offers…
77
Routes
4.4
(107)
Average rating
617
People visited

4
hikers
30.5km
08:17
430m
430m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(6)
26
hikers
4.81km
01:17
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(3)
21
hikers
16.1km
04:20
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(7)
23
hikers
3.59km
00:57
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(2)
60
riders
142km
06:13
1,060m
1,060m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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(2)
15
riders
40.4km
01:43
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
68.7km
03:17
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4
riders
86.7km
04:10
710m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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24
riders
37.1km
02:28
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18
riders
11.0km
00:47
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.7
(3)
12
riders
8.53km
00:39
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(3)
14
riders
29.7km
02:14
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
runners
5.99km
00:38
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
runners
16.4km
01:56
120m
120m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
runners
8.35km
00:55
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
8.43km
00:58
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(2)
8
riders
12.6km
00:50
100m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
30.7km
02:13
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
riders
19.3km
01:26
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
18.4km
01:30
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
riders
29.5km
02:02
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(1)
2
riders
12.5km
00:42
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
27.4km
01:28
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Ydre offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 48 routes across these sports.
Ydre is characterized by a diverse and ancient landscape, featuring deep forests, open meadows, natural pastures, and numerous lakes and waterways. This varied terrain provides opportunities for different types of outdoor pursuits.
Yes, Ydre has 28 hiking routes. These trails traverse winding paths, forests, and lakeside areas. More information can be found in the Hiking around Ydre guide.
Ydre offers routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. There are 6 touring cycling routes, 5 road cycling routes, 6 mountain biking routes, and routes for gravel biking. Guides are available for Cycling around Ydre, Road Cycling Routes around Ydre, MTB Trails around Ydre, and Gravel biking around Ydre.
Ydre features 3 jogging routes suitable for running. These trails often utilize the region's winding paths and natural landscapes. Further details are available in the Running Trails around Ydre guide.
Ydre offers several scenic viewpoints. These include Pukaberget, located on the northwestern side of Lake Raklången, and Klevaberget (also known as Höga Hester) in the Herbergshult nature reserve. A section of the Östgötaleden trail from Kungabordet to Ådala also provides expansive views.
Ydre is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 3,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 48 available routes have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars based on over 600 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Ydre, including Hiking around Ydre, Cycling around Ydre, Running Trails around Ydre, Road Cycling Routes around Ydre, MTB Trails around Ydre, and Gravel biking around Ydre.
Ydre's natural features include deep forests, meadows, natural pastures, and numerous lakes and waterways. The region's name, thought to mean 'place of yews,' reflects its rich natural heritage.
The official tourism website for the region is ydre.se. For general inquiries, Ydre Municipality can be contacted via phone at +46 381-66 12 00.

