Gotaleden

Get to know Sweden from its most beautiful side on a hiking tour along the Gotaleden long-distance hiking trail. It takes you from the maritime city of Gothenburg through beautiful nature reserves with green fields and blooming meadows. You can enjoy peacefully vast landscapes and wonderfully fresh air while getting to know the region and wildlife of Northern Europe. Whether it's idyllic birdsong from the trees or salmon in the river, you can feel the vitality and power of nature everywhere. An interesting change of pace is a visit to the water powered Hillefors sand mill and the historic castles that lie along the way. Also make sure to stop at a typical café and try Swedish specialities like the famous cinnamon buns Kanelbullar!

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Details on the Gotaleden Hike

After you have explored Gothenburg, the first hiking stage takes you to the Skatås recreation area and the Delsjön nature reserve. From the Knipeflågsbergen plateau and Mount Getryggen, the route leads to Jonsered and Lerum. Along the river Säveån you reach the village of Tollered. Equally enchanting is the shore of the Mjörn River, along which you walk to Nolhaga Castle and on to Alingsås.

Highlights of the Gotaleden long-distance hiking trail at a glance

• Gothenburg: The Swedish harbour city invites you to enjoy an exciting sightseeing tour and romantic walks past green alleys and pretty canals. Shopping fans should head to the Kungsportsavenyn shopping street and adrenaline junkies should visit the Liseberg amusement park with its rides and sculpture garden.
• Nääs Castle: This imposing structure sits high above Lake Sävelången in Lerum. It dates from the 16th century and was remodelled in the 19th century in the classicist style.
• Nolhaga Castle: The historic Nolhaga Castle is also magnificent. There is an art exhibition worth seeing and the English Garden awaits you.
• Alingsås: At the end of your hike you can visit the beautiful village of Alingsås. With its picturesque wooden houses and cosy cafés, it exudes typical Swedish charm.

Useful information about the Gotaleden hike

The route takes you along good hiking and forest trails, located in nature reserves. You can enjoy magnificent views of meadows and lakes while hiking in peace and quiet. The daily stages are scheduled to take up to seven hours. There are occasional small climbs. If you have a solid basic fitness level, you will be well prepared for this hike.

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