Canoe Trail Nissan

The River Nissan flows through four nature reserves and showcases Småland at its very best.

In the northern part of the trail, the river passes through several forest lakes where you can experience the feeling of stepping ashore on a deserted island and exploring magical wilderness surroundings. The southern section of the canoe trail has a more winding course, with many strongly meandering stretches.

You can start and finish wherever you like along the canoe trail. Enjoy a relaxing day trip or set out on a longer adventure by paddling the entire route, which is almost 90 km long.

Stages – Canoe Trail Nissan

Öreryd – Isaberg (2–4 hours)

During this stage, you experience both river paddling and beautiful forest lakes. The route is calm and family-friendly.

Portage: This stage includes a 600 m portage at Isaberg Golf Course (follow the signs).

Campsites: At Lake Algustorpasjön, there is a cosy rest area with beautiful lake views. Facilities include a shelter, barbecue area, toilet, firewood storage, and information board.

If you would like to stay overnight on an island, stop at Väro – a popular excursion destination and nature reserve. At Jansson’s Point, there is a shelter, outdoor toilet, and fireplace with firewood.

Isaberg – Gislaved Industrial Museum (5–8 hours)

This stage begins with paddling through three lakes, followed by calm river paddling for the remainder of the route. The stage is family-friendly.

Portage: No portages along the stage, but it ends with a 400 m portage at Gislaved Industrial Museum (follow the signs).

Campsites: There are two campsites along this stage. The first is located in Bäckshult and the second in Båraryd. Both campsites provide shelters, barbecue areas, firewood storage, and toilets.

Gislaved Industrial Museum – Rönnegården (5–8 hours)

The most characteristic feature of this stage is its winding river course. This slow geological process, known as meandering, constantly shapes and changes both the river and its surroundings. The stage is family-friendly.

Portage: No portages on this stage.

Campsites: There is one campsite along this section: Rönnegården. Facilities include a shelter, barbecue area, firewood storage, and toilet.

Rönnegården – Smålandsstenar (3–4 hours)

This stage mainly consists of calm river paddling and is family-friendly.

Portage: This stage includes one 100 m portage.

Campsites: There is one campsite along this stage: Ågård. Facilities include a shelter, barbecue area, firewood storage, and toilet.

Smålandsstenar – Skeppshult (2–4 hours)

This stage mainly consists of calm river paddling and is family-friendly.

Portage: No portages during the stage, but it ends with a 100 m portage at Bölaryd Mill.

Campsites: There is one campsite along this stage: Skeppshult. Facilities include a shelter, barbecue area, firewood storage, and toilet.

Multi-Day Canoe Adventures

If you would like to paddle a longer route with several overnight stays, we recommend starting in Öreryd or Isaberg and paddling down to Skeppshult, which takes approximately 4–5 days.

Along the canoe trail, you will pass several cosy campsites with shelters where you can stay overnight.

Campsites with Shelters

Along the River Nissan, there are six campsites with overnight facilities: Algustorpasjön, Bäckshult, Båraryd, Rönnegården, Ågård, and Skeppshult.

Each campsite offers:

• Shelter
• Firewood storage
• Barbecue area
• Rubbish bin
• Toilet

To use the campsites along the trail, you need a canoe permit. Canoe permits can be purchased at selected sales points along the River Nissan. The permit should be placed in the mailbox upon arrival at the campsite. More information is available at the sales locations.

Canoe Rental

If you do not have your own canoe, you can rent one from Isaberg Mountain Resort, Hestra Guesthouse, or Hörsjöns Camping in Smålandsstenar.

You can pick up the canoe and equipment at one location and return them at your final destination. The rental providers also offer canoe transport to and from the starting point or destination, giving you the freedom to choose the route that suits you best.