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Uniting borders with a bike – Unionsleden
7 days
2-4 h/day
357km
3,220m
3,180m
The ride takes you through a changing mosaic of coastlines, farmlands, forests, lakes, and historic towns. One moment you're pedalling through a lively village or past a church, and the next you're gliding beside mirrored water or across forested hills. Elks, deer, and foxes may join your journey from the woods, while cafés, craft studios, and local farm shops offer inviting places to pause.
Each stage has its own rhythm: from the coastal calm of Jeløya to the quiet locks of Töcksfors; from Dalsland’s artistic heart to Värmland’s Viking echoes. Follow former railway lines, canal edges, and country roads as you explore landscapes shaped by nature and time.
Unionsleden is a slow adventure through two countries, tied together by shared heritage and a love of the outdoors. Along the way, you’ll find welcoming places to rest — whether it’s a lakeside inn, a manor house, or a forest campground — and countless reasons to stop, breathe, and take it all in.
You can easily reach both the starting point (Moss train station) and the ending point (Karlstad train station) using public transportation, making it ideal for a smooth, car-free adventure. And for extra flexibility, a dedicated bus service runs between Moss and Karlstad, perfect if you want to return to your starting point or shorten your journey. Bikes are allowed on the bus, making Unionsleden one of the most accessible long-distance cycling routes in the region.
Whether you ride it all or just a part, Unionsleden offers a journey that’s deeply human, beautifully wild, and unforgettable.
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Uniting borders with a Bike – Unionsleden
359km
3,250m
3,200m
Last updated: July 7, 2025
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Activities
46.8km
02:54
420m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
57.3km
03:50
520m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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41.2km
02:41
410m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
46.3km
02:51
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
43.8km
03:20
490m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
61.0km
04:26
590m
660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
60.9km
03:51
370m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
7
Distance
357 km
Duration
23:53 h
Elevation
3,220 m
3,180 m
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