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Carlsten Fortress

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Carlsten Fortress

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Carlsten Fortress

Recommended by 76 hikers out of 78

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Location: Kungälv, Västra Götaland, Sweden

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1. Marstrand Marina – View of Marstrandsön Harbor loop from Marstrand

7.65km

02:01

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2. View of Marstrandsön Harbor – View of Marstrand Lighthouse loop from Marstrand

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3. Carlsten Fortress – Marstrand Archipelago loop from Myren

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02:58

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Volker Rump 🌲〽️

August 1, 2025

The fortress was built to protect the west coast and served for a long time as a notorious prison.

The most famous inmates were the master thief Lasse Maja, who, after five years in prison, worked in the prison kitchen for another 15 years, was pardoned by the king (as the only inmate) for his culinary skills, and appointed royal chef;
and the only woman, Metta Fock, who was presumably imprisoned innocently and eventually executed.

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Kiki 🌊

June 9, 2023

Here is the entrance to Carlstens fæstning

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Location: Kungälv, Västra Götaland, Sweden

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Carlsten Fortress

1. Marstrand Marina – View of Marstrandsön Harbor loop from Marstrand

2. View of Marstrandsön Harbor – View of Marstrand Lighthouse loop from Marstrand

3. Carlsten Fortress – Marstrand Archipelago loop from Myren

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