Queens of Kullaberg

Have you ever felt while doing sports (of any kind) that the sport itself is only an excuse to spend some time in nature, in the forest, to enjoy the beauty of wood anemones or Norway spruces? Did you feel an irresistible urge to stop the watch because the beauty around you took your breath away?

This is what it is like in our hopeless case. As soon as we climb a mountain, and the big blue opens in front of us, we automatically, inertly reflex, press those big STOP buttons on our watches to reflect, think and fly away for a moment. 

We often joke that we do all the madness to spend the day outdoors :)

That is why we run, we ride 150 km by bike or 90 km cross-country skiing.

It is just a way of traveling, moving through narrow forest paths or picturesque villages. It's like after turning on the watch, the adventure begins automatically.

We are always accompanied by the feeling that the new, and the unknown may happen just around the corner.

This time, on April 24, we plunged into the arms of the Kullaberg Nature Reserve, located in Scania, with beautiful hills overlooking Öresund and Kattegat.

For those who like the trail, Kullaberg associates with a killer run called Kullamannen. The longest route kills even the most persistent tough guys and galls during with its 160 km. Kullamannen usually takes place in late autumn, when it rains from morning to the evening, it is windy, cold, and it gets dark already at lunchtime.

Medals of Kullamannen! October 2019

In 2019, we took up the challenge for the first time. We dared then to the so-called Death Zone, ironically the shortest route - 22 km, with the total elevation of about 1000 m. It was not easy, and the thought of another hill ahead of us made our blood freeze in our veins.

Enjoying anemones... April 2021

 

In 2020, we were ready to repeat our adventure on the Kullaberg hills, unfortunately it was possible for reasons well known to all of us.

Now in April, in the spring time, as usual without thinking we decided to attack Kullaberg alone, without an organised start and finish lines, just for fun 👀💪. 

Kasia and Aga vs. Death Zone.

What have we gotten into??? October 2019

In the morning after the so-called energy supercharger, overnight oats, we set off on a conquest towards Mölle, and then into the labyrinth of the reserve, 22 km of the route plus unplanned 8 from the accommodation to the reserve and back, a total of 30 km.

The paths meandered downhill, uphill, turned around, crossed and got lost in the woods, and we fell into the Death Zone's traps over and over again.

Technology turns out to be helpful

We ran through fields with electric fences, tag wires (sheep pastures) where we had to use our James Bond skills to save our lives. The sun did not disappoint us this time and the views were simply beautiful. Our run felt more like a sightseeing. It was a feast for the eyes and the soul, taking in the peace of nature.

We were rolling in anemones, sat on stones warmed by the sun, and gathered strength to push forward. After 30 km we felt tired and happy, we felt like the Queens of Kullaberg, the Queens of Life.

Can you run and have a great time? Can you run, enjoy admire and explore? 

Of course! This is our idea of ​​running.

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Sunday bonus - even more of nature One of the most enjoyable parts of our trips is the 'day after', when we usually go hiking to get our muscles moving, chat, and enjoy marvellous views. And the Kullaberg nature reserve is the perfect place for a 'day after' ...

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