Sweden
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Midsommar in Dalsland – Cycling, Hiking & Unplugging at Nordic Refuge
We couldn’t be more excited to visit Dalsland again, especially to celebrate Midsommar in Dalsland. This time, with a focus on slow travel and reconnection during a stay at Nordic Refuge. And it didn’t disappoint. The elegant and comfortable bed & breakfast turned out to be the perfect basecamp for exploring the area by bike…
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Tested My New Tent – A Mini Bikepacking Adventure in Skåne
I recently got myself a new tent. A tent I’d been eyeing for a while as the next piece in my bikepacking setup. But with life being busy and a new puppy demanding attention, I hadn’t had the chance to properly try it out. Until now…
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Canoe Camping Adventure in Skåne, Sweden – Paddle the Rönne River
Usually we stick to two-wheeled adventures at Farawayistan. But this time, we switched from pedaling our gravel bikes to paddling a canoe. While Sweden may need an introduction as a cycling destination, you can easily picture yourself rowing across pristine lakes surrounded by spruce trees. Instead, we opted for a meandering river through Southern Sweden.
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A Father-Son Adventure – Bikepacking in Southern Sweden
This year, my dad and I embarked on our annual bikepacking trip, and we decided to explore the heart of Southern Sweden once again. Over four days, we cycled through the breathtaking regions of Österlen, Skåne, and Blekinge, immersing ourselves in the natural beauty of the Swedish countryside. Along the way, we enjoyed scenic roadside…
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Everyone’s right to roam – Bikepacking Sweden and the ‘Allemansrätten’
Sweden is an ideal bikepacking destination, combining dreamy gravel roads, stunning nature and the freedom of Allemansrätten, or Right of Public Access. This guide explores why Sweden’s forests, lakes and unique access rights make it such a great place for bikepacking.
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Embracing the Little Escape – An overnight bikepacking adventure
Feeling stuck in the same old routine? Are you longing for a way to break free from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, even if just for a moment? Well, there’s no better remedy than packing up your gear, hopping on your bike, and setting off on an overnight bikepacking adventure.
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Ride report – The Dirty Halland 2023 in touring mode
The Dirty Halland has become a staple of our cycling adventures, with 2021 and 2022 editions already under our belt. In 2023, we approached the 160-km gravel race differently: instead of chasing the clock, we cut the route in half, slowed things down and rode for our own Slowest Known Time. Here’s our Dirty Halland…
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NYE Camping – Farawayistan does Good Night 2022
For a lot of cyclists, the last week of December marks the annual Festive 500 challenge: 500 kilometers between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. This year, however, illness and work stress crashed our plans. So instead, we traded pointless mileage for nights under the stars with the Bikepacking.com Good Night Challenge.
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Bikepacking Routes Sweden – Söderåsen and Hallandsåsen
For this Swedish Bikepacking Route (more here and here), we share our micro-adventure bikepacking Söderåsen and Hallandsåsen. Should you travel to Sweden especially to ride this route? Probably not. But if you’re looking for a bikepacking route near Malmö and Copenhagen, definitely keep on reading.
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Bikepacking the Banvallsleden with Dad – A Swedish Gravel Adventure
My father is the one who inspired me to take up cycling. Every year, we took a trip to a popular cycling destination, from Mallorca and Girona to Flanders. This year, we chose to go bikepacking on Sweden’s Banvallsleden. A few weeks ago, it was time for our annual father-son trip: exploring Sweden’s gravel roads,…
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