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Maps and trails
The most beautiful hiking trails in West Sweden
Long-Distance Hiking
· Bohuslän
The coastal trail Kuststigen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
264.9 km
25:00 h
2,742 m
2,777 m
The coastal hiking trail Kuststigen is one of the most scenic hiking trails in western Sweden. It stretches from the island of Tjörn in the south along the west coast to the north. Some of the stages lead over islands in the Bohuslän archipelago.
Pilgrim Walk
· Västergötland
The pilgrim route Falköping - Varnhem
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
41.3 km
14:30 h
280 m
366 m
The Pilgrimsleden from Falköping via Gudhem and Hornborgasjön to Varnhem in the Skaraborg region is a beautiful route for the whole family.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Västergötland
The Gotaleden
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
71.2 km
19:30 h
648 m
586 m
The Gotaleden runs through urban areas and fields as well as forests in western Sweden, from Göteborg to Alingsås.
Long-Distance Hiking
· West Sweden
The Bohusleden
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-day route
340.5 km
105:30 h
3,593 m
3,670 m
Multi-day hike on the Bohusleden from Blåvättnerna to Strömstad, a long-distance hiking trail in Sweden.
Pilgrim Walk
· Dalsland
The pilgrimage route in northern Dalsland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
122.5 km
31:48 h
610 m
560 m
Varied and scenically attractive hiking route that stretches over more than 100 km through Dalsland. The southern part runs along low-traffic country roads, while the section north of Mellerud follows narrow paths in hilly landscape.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Västergötland
Biosphere Trail Lidköping/Götene/Mariestad
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
137.6 km
35:00 h
555 m
530 m
The Biosphere Trail between Läckö Castle and Mariestad is a total of 138 km long and consists of nine stages. It follows sections of the Kinnekulle Trail and the St. Olaf Pilgrimage Route.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Västergötland
The Sjuhäradsleden hiking trail (Olsfors – Prången, stages 3-7)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
73.5 km
20:30 h
895 m
919 m
The Sjuhäradsleden runs for 140 km through the varied landscape of Västergötland. Stages 3 to 7 are also well suited as day routes.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Västergötland
The hiking trail Kinnekulleleden
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
44.1 km
12:15 h
475 m
475 m
The Kinnekulleleden follows the shore of Lake Vänern and through the varied landscape of Västergötland.
Pilgrim Walk
· Västergötland
The Göta Älv Pilgrimage Route
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
137.4 km
36:20 h
1,253 m
1,160 m
The pilgrimage route on the Göta River is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to combine a nature experience with history or simply hike longer.
Photo: Roger Borgelid, Westsweden.com
Fernwanderung auf dem Bohusleden
Long-Distance Hiking
· West Sweden
The Bohusleden
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-day route
Distance
340.5 km
Duration
105:30 h
Ascent
3,593 m
Descent
3,670 m
Multi-day hike on the Bohusleden from Blåvättnerna to Strömstad, a long-distance hiking trail in Sweden.
West Sweden
Auf den Spuren der Pilger
Spannende Kulturerlebnisse in Västergötland
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Djäknerrundan by Ida
Photo: Ida A., Community
Photo: Ida A., Community
Photo: Ida A., Community
August 15, 2025
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Community
Tolle Runde, gut beschildert. Wir haben kaum Leute getroffen und haben die Natur genossen.
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