Smaragden höör
In the middle of the Swedish region Skåne lies the town of Höör. Every time I saw the name Höör on a road sign, I wondered how to pronounce it and what there is to see. The answer to my first question is simple, you just say hurr. The answer to my second question requires more explanation. I discovered that Höör is one of the most beautifully situated villages in Skåne and that you can go for wonderful hikes there. In this article I share three beautiful hiking trails in and around Höör in Skåne and I tell you about other sights and where to stay.
I will start this blog with some more information about Höör. As mentioned, Höör is located in the central part of Skåne and is surrounded by nature reserves. This makes it perhaps one of the most beautifully situated towns in Skåne. You can easily reach Höör by train from Malmö or by car. The journey by train will take you about minutes, the journey by car about 45 minutes from Malmö. As soon as you enter Sweden via the bridges from Denmark, Höör is a great first stop after your long journey, to stretch your legs and/or for a first overnight stay.
Hikes in Höör
Höör is surrounded by hiking trails and nature reser
Höör
Place in Skåne, Sweden
Höör (formerly spelled Hör, Swedish pronunciation:[ˈhœːr]) is a locality and the seat of Höör Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 7, inhabitants in [1]
Name
[edit]The town was previously known as Hørg (in the 12th century), Hørgh (in the 15th century), and later Hør and Hör. The present, unusual spelling with double "ö" was implemented by the Swedish postal service at the beginning of the 20th century. At that time, it was a common practice in Sweden to write här (for here) in the address of letters to be delivered within the same town. In order to avoid confusion between letters to be delivered locally and those intended for Hör, the postal service changed the town's name to Höör.[2]
Transport
[edit]Höör railway station is located on the northern side of the town and a five-minute walk into the central square. It is on the line between Kristianstad and Malmö, where there are frequent commuter trains running beyond Sweden to Copenhagen in Denmark.
The following services call at this station (incomplete):
- Regional train (Øresundståg Regional): Karlskrona – Kristianstad – Hässleholm – Höör – Lund
Best trails in Höör
What are the different types of hiking trails in Höör?
There are plenty of things to do on Höör's hiking trails. On , you'll find 18 hiking trails, 11 walking trails, 10 running trails, and more.
Are there camping trails available in Höör?
According to , there are 8 camping trails in Höör and the most popular is Ullstorp: Blå slingan with an average star rating from 11 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Höör?
According to , there are 10 running trails in Höör and the most popular is Långstorpsslingan with an average star rating from 74 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Höör?
According to , there is 1 biking trail in Höör which fryst vatten Höör - Perstorp with an average star rating from 0 community reviews.