Krogsered: Hiking at Lyngsjön and cultural history

There are several distinct highlights to choose from for a trip to Krogsered: small Lyngsjön with three marked hiking loops, a cycling leg of the Ätradalsleden, and the architectural and cultural history of Krogsereds kyrka. By the lake, the loops share a starting and ending point at the bathing area. For cycling, the route and the character of the roads provide guidance; the church and cemetery offer a different focus. So, when looking for a hotel in Krogsered, you can start planning your trip around nature, cycling or culture.

Lyngsjön: hiking loops and bathing area

Small Lyngsjön is located in Krogsered. There are three marked hiking loops around the lake, starting and ending at the bathing area. All three share the same starting and finishing point, giving you a clear local reference for planning without having to arrange separate places for the start and finish.

The trails pass through spruce and mixed forest, as well as along a short stretch of country road. If you mainly expect forest sections on your hike, you can take this short stretch of road into account when picturing the loop.

Lyngsjön Krogsered bathing area has changing rooms, a barbecue area and a barbecue shelter. A shelter stands on a small rise by Lyngsjön in Krogsered and offers a view of the lake. Its elevated location and lake view give it a different character from the bathing area, where the hiking loops start and finish.

Cycling on Stage 4

Stage 4 of the Ätradalsleden runs from Krogsered along small, quiet gravel roads through forest and open fields to the main road outside Gällared. When travelling from Fegen towards Krogsered, Stage 4 follows a quiet road with little traffic.

If you are choosing between hiking and cycling, the differences are clear: the three loops share a starting and finishing point at the bathing area, while the cycling stage follows gravel roads to a main road outside Gällared. This makes it easy to distinguish the circular hiking trails from the cycling route without conflating the two activities.

Krogsereds kyrka and cemetery

The first construction phase of Krogsereds kyrka dates from 1815–1819. After the fire of 1924, it was rebuilt according to the old plan and designs by architect Karl Martin Westerberg; it was completed in 1926. The church is protected as a cultural heritage site. These dates divide its architectural history into two phases: construction in the early 19th century and the later rebuilding after the fire.

Krogsereds kyrkogård has several old, imposing gravestones classified as cultural heritage. The cemetery can be reached either through a gate via a staircase or by a gently sloping stone ramp. This means there are two differently designed access routes. The church and cemetery offer distinct cultural and historical perspectives: one focuses on construction and rebuilding, the other on gravestones classified as cultural heritage.

Discover more destinations: Källsjö, Köinge.

Go to the broader travel overview: Ullared.