At Torne Camping you’ll stay close to nature and the car-free cycleway ‘Banvallsleden’ (Railway embankment) trail, which follows the western edge of Lake Åsnen. It is a small family campsite that offers pitches for tents and motorhomes as well as overnight accommodation in cabins. Boats and canoes are also available to rent if you want to get out on the water! The campsite is located next to the charming village of Torne, where there is a farm shop as well as Annorlunda Streetfood & Café. Here you get tips on bike rides and places to visit when you rent your e-bike from Torne camping!
A nice day trip is to bike south from Torne along the Banvallsleden (railway embankment) towards the national park and on to Ålshult and Urshult. From Urshult, follow Sirkövägen north towards the national park entrance Sunnabron. In total the route is 60 km. It’s not signposted but is easy to follow with the help of the downloadable map. Just under 20 km of the journey is on a car-free cycleway and some sections are on gravel roads. Please note that the trail is not recommended for small children on their own bikes as Sirkövägen is narrow and shared by a variety of traffic!
Fjordrundan is a signposted cycleway that follows Skatelövs Fjord in the northern part of the Åsnen area. This trail offers a combination of culture, nature and local goodies! The trail is about 32 km and is signposted at junctions. The signposts will guide you around the trail, as well as on a short extra tour of Grimslöv village. The trail follows minor asphalt roads through varied surroundings. A short section of the trail is on a gravel road.
A stone’s throw from Torne Camping you can take your first break, top up your energy before or after your bike ride and maybe enjoy a refreshing drink! Street food and Café just the way it should be, straight from the roasting table, hearty and familiar. With an unbeatable view, this is a place where it’s easy to enjoy a long break! Here you can easily pause for a long time both indoors and outdoors! Open every day except Mondays during the summer. Check opening hours on their Fb-page, link below!
Fill your picnic hamper with tasty local delicacies. There is food craft for a quick ‘fika’ as well as more substantial barbecue adventures or simple coffee breaks with ice cream. The waffle and ice cream food truck in the garden offers ice cream, hearty waffles with various toppings. Take-away coffee and tea are also available. A nice detour and stop if you’re on your way to the Trollberget entrance of the national park. Cycle south on the car-free Banvallsleden trail to the shop Stjärnkrans Handelsbod. In Hulevik, turn right onto Huleviksvägen road. The last kilometre or so of the ride is on a small gravel road. It is about 14 km from Torne campsite.
Vrankunge Trädgård with café and food is at a convenient distance, only 4 km away. Bike over the bridge in Torne and at the three-way intersection turn left. There are also flowers, local and not least home-made produce, waffles, hearty sandwiches and Småland coffee. Berries and vegetables according to the season. Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12 noon to 5 pm throughout the summer. Asphalt road.
There are several bus services to choose from to Torne, and it’s easy to find the best options with Länstrafiken’s journey planner. The bus stops near Torne Camping, and it’s then a short walk north on the car-free Banvallsleden trail. If you’re arriving by bus from Växjö, for example, one tip is to cycle to Urshults Camping, walk down to the community and take the 361 or 840 bus via Tingsryd back to Växjö. Here you’ll find Public transport’s journey planner.
