Cykelleden Skåne is a regional cycling network in southern Sweden, with three numbered routes connecting the coast and inland Skåne. Region Skåne leads the project. Riders can choose between the northern crossing, a journey over the region’s ridges and a route through Lund and the Scanian plain.
Three ways across Skåne
The northern route, number 101, connects Kristianstad and Ängelholm. Its official description traces a journey from Vattenriket in the east, across the western Scanian plain, to Skälderviken. It is divided into 12 sections over 176 kilometres.
Route 102 runs between Ystad and Båstad. Across its 251 kilometres and eight sections, it crosses the Romeleåsen, Söderåsen and Hallandsåsen ridges and reaches Skåne’s highest point. Its terrain offers a different perspective on a region often associated with flat countryside.
Route 103 links Lomma and Kristianstad over 143 kilometres in nine sections. It passes through Lund, where historic buildings sit alongside modern museums, and travels through a fertile plain with castles and small churches.
Surfaces, roads and connections
The route uses existing roads and combines cycle paths with sections shared with motor traffic. The official figures for the network are 84% asphalt and 16% gravel; 68% is in mixed traffic and 32% on cycle paths. The proportions vary between the three routes, so check the surface and road setting of the section you intend to ride.
The numbers 101, 102 and 103 on the red signs identify the individual routes. Cykelleden Skåne also connects with Sydostleden at Kristianstad, Sydkustleden at Ystad and Lomma, and Kattegattleden at Ängelholm and Båstad. These junctions make it possible to combine sections into a longer itinerary or a loop.
Planning a ride
Start with the official route pages to select sections that fit the places and landscapes you want to see. The route’s map tool shows surface types and can be used to combine stages or parts of stages. A map brochure provides section information, attractions and topography; it can be ordered from the route website.
Check the official news for diversions and disruptions before setting out. The route team recommends booking overnight stays ahead, particularly from June to August, and checking café and restaurant opening hours, especially outside the high season.
If you plan to camp, check the rules of public access and any additional restrictions in nature reserves, national parks or other protected areas. Local rules can distinguish between overnight stays and putting up a tent or other shelter.