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  • Unterwegs auf dem nördlichen Bohusleden
    Unterwegs auf dem nördlichen Bohusleden Photo: Lukasz Warzecha, westsweden.com
  • Unterwegs auf dem Gotaleden
    Unterwegs auf dem Gotaleden Photo: Jonas Ingman, westsweden.com
  • Auf dem nördlichen Bohusleden Photo: Lukasz Warzecha, westsweden.com
  • Unterwegs auf dem Kuststigen Photo: Lukasz Warzecha, westsweden.com
  • Wandern auf Koster Photo: Roger Borgelid, westsweden.com
  • Pilgern in Westschweden Photo: Lukasz Warzecha, westsweden.com

Hiking in Västra Götalands län

Götaland,Sweden

West Sweden 
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The most beautiful hiking trails in West Sweden

Dyrön
Long-Distance Hiking · Bohuslän
The coastal trail Kuststigen
Toprecommended 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.
West Sweden
Hornborgasjon
Pilgrim Walk · Västergötland
The pilgrim route Falköping - Varnhem
Toprecommended 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.
West Sweden
Gotaleden
Long-Distance Hiking · Västergötland
The Gotaleden
Toprecommended 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.
West Sweden
Bohusleden
Long-Distance Hiking · West Sweden
The Bohusleden
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
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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.
West Sweden
Hiking in Dalsland
Pilgrim Walk · Dalsland
The pilgrimage route in northern Dalsland
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
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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.
West Sweden
Landscape on the biosphere hiking trail
Long-Distance Hiking · Västergötland
Biosphere Trail Lidköping/Götene/Mariestad
Toprecommended 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.
West Sweden
Sjuhäradsleden
Long-Distance Hiking · Västergötland
The Sjuhäradsleden hiking trail (Olsfors – Prången, stages 3-7)
Toprecommended 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.
West Sweden
Long-Distance Hiking · Västergötland
The hiking trail Kinnekulleleden
Toprecommended 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.
West Sweden
Pilgrimage route Göta Älv
Pilgrim Walk · Västergötland
The Göta Älv Pilgrimage Route
Toprecommended 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.
West Sweden
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    Island hike on Sydkoster
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Fernwanderung auf dem Bohusleden

Long-Distance Hiking · West Sweden
The Bohusleden
Toprecommended 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.

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Auf den Spuren der Pilger

Pilgrim Walk · Dalsland
The pilgrimage route in northern Dalsland
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 122.5 km
Ascent 610 m
Duration 31:48 h
Descent 560 m
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Pilgrim Walk · Västergötland
The Göta Älv Pilgrimage Route
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 137.4 km
Ascent 1,253 m
Duration 36:20 h
Descent 1,160 m
West Sweden
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Spannende Kulturerlebnisse in Västergötland

  • The Gotaleden
  • The Sjuhäradsleden hiking trail (Olsfors – Prången, stages 3-7)
  • The hiking trail Kinnekulleleden
  • The pilgrim route Falköping - Varnhem
  • Biosphere Trail Lidköping/Götene/Mariestad
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Djäknerrundan by Ida
August 15, 2025 · Community
Tolle Runde, gut beschildert. Wir haben kaum Leute getroffen und haben die Natur genossen.
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Scenic hiking round trip around Surtesjön from Angered via Måhult by Rahel
August 11, 2025 · Community
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Hiking round trip around Stora Delsjön from Örgryte-Härlanda via Lilla Delsjön and Stora Björketjärn by Rahel
August 11, 2025 · Community
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