Discover Göta Kanal with a unique cycling holiday!
Treat yourself to a memorable cycling holiday along the Göta canal, "Sweden's blue ribbon".
Day 1: Söderköping – Ljungsbro (53 km cycling)
Start the adventure from Söderköping and pick up your bikes at Korskullens Camping. Cycle along the Göta canal and experience the tranquil landscape. New for this year is the cycle boat across the lake Asplången, an experience that increases the joy. Arrive at Ljungsbro hostel and enjoy the relaxation area with whirlpool and sauna. Dinner is served at Bergs Slussar next to the Göta canal. Remember to book the Roxen Snabben Cycle Boat to reduce the cycling distance by 35 km!
- Today's Tip: you can choose between cycling around Lake Roxen approx. 40 km. or to take the boat across Lake Roxen. The boat trip takes 45 minutes.
– Terrain: If you cycle around Lake Roxen, the road is hilly and the cycle path goes on small forest roads at times. the rest of the cycle tour is easy cycling right next to the Göta canal on their cycle path.
Day 2: Ljungsbro – Motala (19 km cycling, 2 hour boat ride)
Cycle to Borensberg through the East Goth landscape, passing locks and aqueducts. When you arrive at Borensberg, you can leave your bike at M/S Kung Sverker and then take M/S Kung Sverker to Motala, where lunch is served with a majestic view of the water. Explore the capital of the Göta Canal before checking into your hotel.
- Terrain: The cycle path is a small dirt road next to the Göta canal and is completely car-free. Very easy cycling.
Day 3: Motala – Karlsborg (Transport around Lake Vättern)
A rest day without cycling! A taxi takes you around Lake Vättern to Karlsborg, where you can explore the historic city and visit Karlsborg Fortress. Accommodation and dinner at Hotel Rödesund, which is located next to Lake Vättern.
Day 4: Karlsborg – Töreboda (55 km cycling)
After a lovely breakfast, you cycle towards Töreboda along the Göta canal, passing Forsvik and lake Viken. Experience the charming Tåtorp at the outlet of the canal to Vänern. Check in at Pensionat Prästgården and end the day with a delicious dinner at Prästgården's Lilla Italian Taverna. Today's cycle route is easy along the canal and lake Viken.
– Terrain: The cycle route today is easy along the Göta canal, but around Lake Viken there are some hills. After lake Viken to Karlsborg, it is easy cycling on paved roads.
- Today's tips: Eat your packed lunch in Beateberg, here you have a fantastic view of Lake Viken
Day 5: Töreboda – Sjötorp – Töreboda (40 km cycling)
Start in Töreboda and cycle along car-free roads by the Göta canal to Sjötorp by Vänern, passing an impressive 19 locks. Return to Töreboda for a relaxing evening. The cycle path is a car-free gravel road next to the canal, perfect for light cycling.
– Terrain: The cycle path is a small dirt road next to the Göta canal and is completely car-free. Very easy cycling
- Today's tips: If you haven't had lunch along the way, you have several restaurants in Sjötorp that you can choose from. Café Baltzar, Restaurant kajutan, Maltes fisk & Perssons i backen.
Book your unique cycling holiday along the Göta canal now and experience nature, culture and relaxation in one adventure!
Göta canal cycling holiday
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