John Bauer Trail

We begin our hike on the John Bauer Trail in Huskvarna. Before starting the route, it is worthwhile to visit the Husqvarna Factory Museum. We initially hike northwards out of town. Soon we enter the forest. We follow the orange markings of the John Bauer Trail steeply uphill at first, then past a wooded hilltop to the picnic area Solgläntan. From there we continue west to Fjällstorp, our first stage destination, which offers a windbreak, a fire pit, and a toilet.

The next day we continue to the shore of Lake Pukasjön. There, the trail markings briefly disappear; we stay along the northern lake shore and find them again after about 300 m. Our path now leads us to the next overnight spot, Uvenstorp, on an open hilltop.

Through dense forest, we hike down to the shore of Lake Ramsjön. Along the way, we pass a small cabin called “Nöjdatorpet,” which in the 19th century was a soldier’s dwelling. We pass his military station on the northern shore of Lake Ramsjön. Our path then continues through dense forest northwards, passing only a few clearings and remains of small cabins. Another overnight spot with windbreak, fire pit, and toilet concludes the day’s stage.

The following day, we hike with steady ups and downs through the forest to Lake Bunn and the village of the same name. After resting at the shore, we head directly northwest and continue hiking. Forest patches alternate with open meadows, and we pass the villages of Perstorp, Äng, and Båget. From there, the trail markings lead us directly north to the hamlet of Reaby, surrounded by pastures. Shortly after, we reach the country road, follow it a bit north, and then turn left. Passing the historic village of Skinnarp—here are remnants of Iron Age graves—we walk until we reach Lake Vättern. We arrive at the shore shortly after crossing the E4. There are camping options at the lakeside.

Our last stop before Gränna is the village of Röttle on the shore of Vättern. From here, we hike only a short stretch along the country road until we reach the town. Those who wish can climb Grännaberget in Gränna at the end of the hike to enjoy the view of Vättern or take a Trolska boat trip from Lake Bunn to Lake Ören.