Bondberget

Urban close-by nature reserve between Jönköping and Huskvarna with beautiful views over lake Vättern

  • Nature reserve
  • Hiking trails
  • Scenic spot
  • Jönköping/Huskvarna

Exercise tracks and hiking trails with a view

Bondberget is a hilly urban close-by nature reserve and outdoor area between Jönköping and Huskvarna with abundant deciduous forest. Södra Vätterleden hiking trail passes through here. The reserve is centrally located with plenty of trails in hiking-friendly terrain, several exercise tracks, and stunning views, making it a popular destination.

Bondberget is the wooded height that separates Jönköping from Huskvarna and is a highly appreciated and well-visited outdoor area both in summer and winter. There are plenty of trails and exercise tracks in hiking-friendly terrain, rest areas, shelters, and fireplaces.

In winter, there are also several cross-country ski tracks. The reserve is a perfect destination for both a cosy picnic and a tough exercise challenge.

From several spots, you have an outstanding view over lake Vättern. One of the most beautiful places on Bondberget is an Iron Age grave with a fine view to the west.

Rikt bird and plant life

For bird enthusiasts, Bondberget offers species such as the Golden Oriole and the Lesser Flycatcher. Among the area's many bushes, you can find bird cherry, hawthorn, hazel, wild apple, and juniper. There are woodland environments, slopes, and ravines with plants such as mezereon, spring onion, ostrich fern, and wood millet.

Öxnegården

A suitable place to start your visit to Bondberget, whether you want to hike, run, go on a quiz walk, or Nordic walk, is the outdoor facility Öxnegården. The facility is run by Friluftsfrämjandet and is located 3 km from Huskvarna centre and 7 km from Jönköping centre with a very beautiful location and fine views over lake Vättern and Östra Vätterbranterna. Adjacent to the farm, there is also an outdoor gym and a dog park.

If you choose to climb the mountain from Kungsängen and Ekhagen, you will directly reach rich oak forests and pastures. At Ekhagen, there is a flat walkway suitable for prams, walkers, and wheelchairs.

Exercise tracks

There are several exercise tracks on Bondberget starting from Öxnegården, ranging from 1.3 to 10 km. Along the illuminated track, there are six stations for Cross-training. At each station, there are also suggestions for various exercises.

A special track for children called Vilses Stig consists of eight stations where you learn what to do if you get lost. For those who are a bit older, there is another special loop called Hälsoleden, which is 3 km long. A walking path called Allemansleden is a track of about 2.3 km with 19 stations where you can now combine a pleasant walk with increasing your knowledge of the Right of Public Access.

Good to know

  • Length of hiking trails: Several trails between 1.3 - 10 km.
  • Difficulty: Easy to difficult
  • Potabel water: Yes, at Öxnegården
  • Wind protection/Shelter: Yes
  • Barbecue/picnic area: Yes
  • Toilet: Yes, at Öxnegården
  • Accessibility: Som trailt for wheelchairs/prams
  • Parking: Yes

Huskvarna

Gazing out over Lake Vättern, the giant Vist stands tall in Huskvarna. Here, striking contrasts meet — between stunning natural surroundings and the historic Husqvarna Factory, established in 1689 to produce weapons for the Swedish military. At the Husqvarna Museum, you can explore everything from sewing machines and motorcycles to modern-day chainsaws and lawnmowers. Nearby, Smedbyn offers a charming mix of history, art galleries, and craft studios. Since 1925, Huskvarna Folkets Park has been a beloved venue for music, theatre, festivals, and fairs.

How to get here

Bondberget is located between Huskvarna and Jönköping.

If you come here by car, you can either park at Öxnegården in Huskvarna or at Ekhagen along road 40.

Directions to the parking at Öxnegården
From the E4, take the exit towards Huskvarna at the E4 traffic junction Huskvarna south. In the roundabout shortly after, turn right towards Öxnehaga. Continue on the road for just under 2 km and then turn right onto Oxhagsgatan where it is signposted Öxnegården and Naturreservat. Pass the centre and turn left where it is still signposted towards Öxnegården and Naturreservat. Shortly thereafter, turn right where it is signposted Naturreservat.

Coordinates to the parking at Öxnegården: 57.77383, 14.25516

Directions to the parking at road 40 (towards Nässjö)
From the E4 traffic junction Ekhagen, drive towards Nässjö. After about 2.5 km, turn right towards Hökamosse, Lönneberg, and Nature Reserve. Cross road 40 and then turn left immediately, and the parking is on the left.

Coordinates to the parking at road 40: 57.75972, 14.23988

You can also get to Bondberget by bus, line 2 from central Jönköping and line 15 from Huskvarna, the stop is called Öxnegården.

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