Discover Göta Kanal – A hilly cycling trip for the adventurous!

Pack your favorite bike and prepare for an adventure along the Göta canal. Our hotels offer secure indoor storage for your bike, so you can focus on what's important - enjoying the ride.

This hilly bike ride along the Göta canal is perfect for those looking for a challenge. Experience a more demanding terrain with varied routes that include both uphill and downhill runs. Along the way, you get to enjoy scenic views and the canal life that puts a unique stamp on every kilometer.

The journey takes you to Karlsborg, known as Sweden's reserve capital. A historical experience awaits here where you get to immerse yourself in the Göta canal - Sweden's largest cultural and historical building. Don't miss a visit to Karlsborg Fortress, an impressive construction that takes you back to the 1800th century and tells about Sweden's fascinating history.

Capture the atmosphere along and beside the canal and let Göta Canal become the fund for your adventure. Here, culture, nature and history meet in a way you have never experienced before.

Book yours cycle trip along the Göta canal and to Karlsborg – an adventure that creates memories for a lifetime!

Pack your own bike and set off on an unforgettable adventure along the Göta canal! With car-free roads, historic sites and scenic views, this is the perfect trip for those who want to combine exercise and relaxation.

Packing tips for a successful cycling holiday:
Bring along cooler bag, cooling lamps and coffee thermos to pack your own lunch from the breakfast buffet and enjoy a hot coffee along the canal.

Itinerary for your four-day trip along the Göta canal

DAY 1: Töreboda – Sjötorp – Töreboda (40 km)

Start in Töreboda, an easily accessible destination by train. Cycle along the car-free dirt roads next to the Göta canal and pass the whole 19 locks on the way to the charming village of Sjötorp by Lake Vänern. After a day filled with great cycling, you return to Töreboda and check in at Guest house Prästgården, where a delicious dinner at the small Italian Tavern awaits.

– Terrain: Easy, car-free dirt road along the canal.

– Tips: Have lunch in Sjötorp at Café Baltzar, Maltese Fishor Persson's i Backen if you have not packed your own lunch bag.

DAY 2: Töreboda – Karlsborg (54 km)

After a good breakfast, you head towards Karlsborg and experience iconic places such as Land height and Forsvik - a gem for those interested in industrial history. The terrain is more hilly and offers a challenge, but the views around Lake Viken make the effort worthwhile. The day ends at Hotel Rödesund, near the mighty Lake Vättern, where you enjoy a well-deserved dinner.

– Terrain: Gravel and asphalt roads with hilly terrain around Lake Viken.

– Tips: Stop by to explore Forsvik's historic sites.

DAY 3: Rest day in Karlsborg

Spend the day in Karlsborg, known for its impressive fortress from the 1800th century. Explore the area and relax before ending the evening with a delicious dinner at Bistro Rödesund.

DAY 4: Karlsborg – Töreboda (54 km)

The journey back to Töreboda goes via charming village roads. Take the opportunity to enjoy a coffee or lunch in Forsvik which is only 10 km from Karlsborg.

– Tips: Make the trip enjoyable with shorter stops at scenic spots along the way.

Book your four-day bike tour along the Göta canal today!
Experience the freedom of your own bike and create memories for life. This trip combines culture, nature and history - all in an unbeatable experience.