Cycling & Train Loop
Göta canal, Kinnekulle & Läckö castle!
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Cycling & Train Loop along Sweden's largest Lake (Lake Vänern) - 5 days
In this package, you can combine your cycling holiday with a train ride along the train section that has been named Sweden's most beautiful. You will cycle in varied nature on car-free roads along Göta Kanal, on pilgrimage routes and through nature reserves. The train takes you between picturesque train stations where you can conveniently hop off and visit Kinnekulle's attractions. Some routes you can choose yourself if you want to hop on the train or bike to get on with your journey. Regardless, you will get to enjoy powerful surroundings through strikingly beautiful nature.
Season:
May 1 - September 30
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Day 1
Day 1 Töreboda - Lyrestad - Mariestad Cycling distance: 12,5 Train distance: 20 min
The cycling holiday starts from Töreboda, perfect when you come by train. From there, you tread along the Göta canal on the completely car-free gravel road that winds right next to the canal to Lyrestad. The cycle distance is only 12,5 km to Lyrestad and from here you travel with the Kinnekulletåget which has been named Sweden's most beautiful train route. The train takes you to Mariestad which has the nickname "Vänerns Pärla". You check in at the charming hotel Vänerport with its view of Lake Vänern. The hotel is located in the old town, which consists of wooden buildings from the 1700th and 1800th centuries and is of national interest as one of Sweden's best-preserved older city centers. The Old Town is also home to the 80-meter-high cathedral, which dominates the entire cityscape. Dinner & accommodation at Hotel Vänerport.Day 2
Mariestad - Hällekis - Råbäck - Blomberg - Källby - Lidköping Cycle distance: 10/40 km, Train distance: 50 min / 70 min
You train in miniature format along Sweden's most beautiful train route between Mariestad and Lidköping and visit a string of picturesque picturesque train stations. The single-track railway connects villages and cultural monuments with Lake Vänern's water and several nature reserves. Feel free to make a stop to enjoy lunch in Hällekis kök & Trädgårdscafé which is beautifully located next to Hällekis Säteri by the shores of Lake Vänern. There is also an extensive perennial flower bed and a fragrant rose garden with old-fashioned roses. The perennial bed and the rose garden were laid out as early as 1934. Skilled gardeners keep everything in the best condition so that you visitors can enjoy the seasonal changes from the spring bulbs to the beautiful colors of autumn. After lunch, cycle along winding pilgrimage routes to Sweden's Grand Canyon and the Munkängarna nature reserve, smelling of spring onions. From Hällekis you continue to Lidköping. Either you can take the Kinnekulletåget train or else you cycle the route to Lidköping which goes on small roads in a historical spirit with magnificent mansions that boast their full splendor and you can almost feel the historic wingspan. You check in atDay 3
Lidköping - Läcköslott - Lidköping Public transport: 24km
On the shores of Lake Vänern you will find the mighty Läckö Castle on a cliff. Läckö is one of Sweden's most beautiful castles and one of the most visited tourist destinations in Western Sweden. Experience the castle's 700-year history and feel the baroque wings in the uniquely preserved baroque halls. Here you can get guided tours and a lesson in the history of the castle and learn more about Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, who was only 30 years old when he took over the castle and the countship. Experience Lilla Slottsträdgården! Lilla Slottsträdgården is unique and completely irresistible. Simon Irvine worked in the garden from 1990 to transform it into what it is today. He worked passionately digging, planting, composting and tending the garden with the long view in mind to show what ecological sustainability looks like in reality. The garden is enchanting with its different levels, colors, shapes and flowers framed by high white stone walls. Here you can walk around for a long time and enjoy the lush and fairytale surroundings. When you are satisfied with the day, the bus returns to the hotel in Lidköping.Day 4
Lidköping - Kinnekulle - Mariestad Cycling distance: 0-30km / Train 50 min.
Today you can choose whether you want to cycle to Kinnekulle or take the Kinnekulle train. Regardless of whether you take the train or bike, you get to experience Kinnekulle's beautiful nature. If you take the train, you can get off at the stations Forshem, Hällekis, Råbäck, Blomberg, Trolmen and Källby. From each location, you are close to Kinnekulle's various attractions. The train runs according to a timetable with several trips daily in both directions. A small curiosity is that if you want to get on the train at one of the stops at Kinnekulle, you have to turn the sign so that the train knows you want to go with it as it doesn't always stop otherwise (A little different to x2000). Accommodation and food will be at Hotell Vänerport.Day 5
Cycle distance: 12,5 km Train distance: 30 min
Today you take the train back to the small village of Lyrestad where you first jumped on the train on day 1. Lyrestad is located next to the Göta canal and is popularly called "Lörrsta". The cycle route of 12,5 km runs along the Göta canal on the canal bank, which is completely car-free and the cycle journey is only one meter from the canal edge. The cycle tour ends at Pensionat Prästgården.1 7-speed bicycle incl. bicycle basket & 2 pcs. packing bags
1 train ticket Kinnekullebanan
2 pcs Accommodation Hotel Vänerport, Mariestad
2 pcs Accommodation Hotell—-, Lidköping
2 2-course dinner excluding drinks, Mariestad
2 2-course dinner excluding drinks, Lidköping
1 bus ticket T&R Läckö Castle
4 pcs Breakfast buffet
1 st Map
1 trip description
1 pc Cooler bag / 2pers.
Cancellation protection / pers. 250 SEK
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