Röd: Ersdalen, hiking trails and bathing spots

Röd appeals to travellers who want to combine experiences in nature, physical activity and a distinctive local history. Around Hönö Röd and Ersdalen, you will find various opportunities to do so: a long hiking trail with several sections, a nature reserve with cliffs and bathing spots, historical traces of the fishing industry, and opportunities for birdwatching. When looking for a holiday apartment in Röd, you can therefore consider which focus should shape your days – extended hikes, discoveries in the landscape or relaxing hours by the water.

Hiking between sections and cliffs

The Göteborgs skärgårdsled passes through Hönö Röd. The trail is 35.3 km long and is divided into three sections and two circular loops. This division provides a clear framework for planning your days, without requiring you to plan the entire route in one go. Those who enjoy incorporating longer walks into their trip can use the sections and circular loops as a guide for planning their own itinerary.

In Ersdalen, there is also a prepared hiking trail leading out to the cliffs and the Tomtningar. A large car park is also located in this area. The Tomtningar are the remains of temporary shelters that were used during the fishing season. The trail therefore connects landscape and history: alongside the cliffs, you will encounter traces of the area's former use.

Ersdalen as a natural and recreational area

The Ersdalen nature reserve extends eastwards to Röds by. West of Hönö Röd, the Tomtningar mentioned above are located in Ersdalen; there are also four burial mounds on the hilltops. These various remains give the natural area several layers and also make it interesting for travellers who, when hiking, are looking for more than just views and want to find specific historical points of reference.

Ersdalen can be reached from Hönö Röd and offers bathing opportunities. Hönö Röd also has a bathing spot for visitors and a barbecue area. Those who want to combine active and more relaxing parts of their holiday can include such destinations in their daily plans. At Kråkudden, there is a birdwatching shelter in Ersdalen. Nature observation, swimming and hiking can thus be considered as different focuses, without every holiday day having to look the same.

Hönö Röd between harbour, amenities and history

The Hönö Röd bus stop provides access to the Ersdalen nature reserve. A path through Ersdalen Park leads to Hönö Röd, where there is a hostel and a well-stocked grocery shop. This means that both access to the natural area and an option for shopping are described for getting oriented locally.

The village itself also bears traces of history. At the end of the 1970s, the quay at Hönö Röd was lined with boathouses. Today, the Hotel and Hostel Havskatten is located in the old fishing harbour. These details make the harbour a suitable destination for anyone who does not want to plan their trip exclusively around hiking routes, but also wants to discover the maritime character and history of the fishing industry.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in Röd, it is worth considering the experiences you want before booking. Should the focus be on the 35.3 km-long Göteborgs skärgårdsled, the path to the cliffs and Tomtningar in Ersdalen, or the bathing spot, barbecue area and birdwatching? Families and other travel groups can thereby plan their days around different interests: while some explore the hiking trail, others may choose a more peaceful stay by the water or discover the harbour at Hönö Röd.

Röd therefore offers a travel experience that does not force nature, activity and history into a single programme. When searching for your holiday apartment, consider which of these focuses best suits your planned trip, and use Ersdalen, Hönö Röd, the archipelago trail and the old fishing harbour as specific starting points for your discoveries.

For the main travel overview: Hönö.