LOCATION
Mörrum river is in Karlshamn in Blekinge, Sweden. 56°9′13″N 14°44′48″E.
SCENIC CHARACTER
The Mörrum River’s salmon fishing is renowned among anglers all over Europe and has long been one of Sweden’s best-known and most popular fishing destinations. Those who are interested in being close to nature will not only find good fishing spots but excellent cycling trails along the old railway embankment, footpaths along the salmon route (Laxaleden), a long-distance footpath from the coast and the chance to go canoeing. The area around Mörrum not only has fantastic natural but cultural qualities, an interesting history and many fascinating myths and legends attached to it.
ATTRACTIONS
Laxaleden is a 30-km long hiking trail that follows the Mörrumsån’s path through Blekinge’s beautiful farmland and woodland. It runs from the old town of Elleholm in the south to Hovmansbygd in the north. At Åkeholm it connects to Blekingeleden.
There are lots of information boards along the trail that inform you of the history and culture that shaped life around this powerful and bounteous watercourse – in total there are around 100 of them, at various points. There is a free app for Laxaleden, Hiking in Karlshamn, that can be downloaded and used on both iPhone and Android mobile phones.
