Ride a trolley from Åseda
Cycling a trolley through deep forests
Åseda is the southern terminus of the railway and is located 50 kilometres north of Växjö. As an old railway junction, trains have run here towards Nässjö, Växjö, Västervik and Kalmar. Today only narrow gauge kvar.
The clothes are delivered at Åseda railway station, by the red curve of the narrow-gauge track next to the car park. The station is located in the centre of Åseda, close to cafés, shops and restaurants.
The ride from Åseda starts with a climb for the first half mile, where you also pass the highest point of the railway, near the Sissehult stop.
From here it is pine forest and changing landscape with meadows, before you arrive at the small community of Hultanäs. The station has been restored in recent years with a waiting room, ticket office etc, after 50 years in private ownership.
In Hultanäs there is also a nice Antique shop and Second Hand, take the opportunity to bargain or have a cooling ice cream, before the upcoming stretch to Triabo. Triabo is 15 kilometres from Åseda and is halfway to Virserum. Here there is a playground, rest area and is the point most people choose to cycle to.
The last part from Triabo to Virserum the landscape changes into more spruce forest and you pass several lakes before finally pedalling into Virserum.
Opening hours
15 July - 26 July, Monday-Friday, and Sat-Sun 27-28 July. Other dates are referred to Virserum for cycling on the same route from the other direction.
Prices
| Half day (4 hours) | Pre- and post-season | High season (1/7-31/8) |
| Adults (16 years and older) | 200 kr | 250 kr |
| Children (7-16 years) | 100 kr | 125 kr |
| Children (0-6 years) | Free when accompanied by a parent | Free when accompanied by a parent |
| Whole day (8 hours) | Pre- and post-season | High season (1/7-31/8) |
| Adults (16 years and older) | SEK 400 | 500 kr |
| Children (7-16 years) | SEK 200 | 250 kr |
| Children (0-6 years) | Free when accompanied by a parent | Free when accompanied by a parent |
Members of Föreningen Smalspåret Växjö-Västervik and shareholders of Smalspåret i Hultsfred AB get a 50% discount.
Members of Föreningen Smalspåret Växjö-Västervik and shareholders of Smalspåret i Hultsfred AB get a 50% discount.
Photo: Karin Trygg / Olaf Lindström
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A few words from previous visitors:
Two well-preserved stations where the station area in Virserum with its old Pressbyrån kiosk stands out. It was also fun to see the old functional level crossing in Triabo.
No problems renting a trolley in the off-season. Good service.
Mr Christer Nytén
Very beautiful and fun for the whole family.
Jocke Johansson
We offer several different trolley ride routes:
Hultsfred - Målilla
Cycle along lake Hulingen to experience passing through the pine forest before you reach the rest stop in Ödhult. From Ödhult the cycling continues towards the beautiful lake Hesjön where you can stop for a coffee break or a barbecue. The route is a maximum of 22 km.
Flaten - Gårdveda
Our newest route starting by the carefully recreated and renovated Flaten station. Peek into the waiting room before you set off north along a varied landscape with lakes, meadows and forests. The route is a maximum of 12 km .
Virserum - Åseda
Cycle from Virserums station and experience the historical grounds of the Dacke War as you pedal past old cultural landscapes and beautiful lakes. Do not miss the beautiful station environment in Virserum with a nostalgia kiosk, phone booth etc. The route is a maximum of 53 km.
Åseda - Virserum
The same route as Virserum to Åseda but starting in Åseda. Here you will find shops, cafés etc. so make sure to buy refreshments for the trip before you cycle up towards Hultanäs and then on towards Virserum. The route is a maximum of 53 km.
Cycle the dressage route Åseda - Virserum:
The train is delivered to Åseda station, located in the centre of Åseda. Parking is available right next to the station.
5 kilometres: Sissehult stop is passed, the crest before is the highest point on the entire route and is about 250 metres above sea level. From here it is mostly downhill to both Virserum and Åseda.
10 kilometres: The community of Hultanäs with an antique shop and picnic area. The shop also offers ice cream. The station house, once again owned by the museum railway and restored to its 1950s appearance.
15 kilometres: Triabo. Here is the largest picnic area with a coffee table, rubbish bin, playground for children, etc. The crossroads is one of the oldest preserved in the country.
16 kilometres: Shortly after Triabo, you pass the Holm railway guard hut, which is one of the best-preserved railway guard huts along the entire route.
20 kilometres: Mosstorp station located on Lake Bridd. A very beautiful setting with views along Lake Bridd. There is a rest area at the far end of the station area, at the road crossing.
25 kilometres: Hjortöström, with remains of a mill ruin and associated pond. Just before the stop there is a rest area with a coffee table. Between Mosstorp and Hjortöstöm, the railway follows the beautiful landscape along Hjortesjön.
27 kilometres: You have now arrived in Virserum. The station environment is very well preserved and recreated to a 50s/60s look. Check out the Pressbyårkiosken, the telephone booth, the warehouse and the station house interiors.
About Smalspåret
Föreningen Smalspåret Växjö-Västervik is a non-profit non-political association founded in 1984 and now has more than one thousand members.
The association works to preserve and develop the narrow-gauge railway between Växjö and Västervik in its current routing. Read more about the association. more about the association.