In the Middle Ages, Bohus Fortress was considered one of the largest, most massive and impregnable fortresses in Northern Europe. The fortress was the southernmost border fortress in Norway, built in 1308 by the Norwegian King Håkon V. Magnusson. The fortress is located on a 40 metre high cliff on the island of Bagaholmen. At that time, Bagaholmen was surrounded by the River Göta and lay at the intersection of the three neighbouring kingdoms (Norway to the west, Sweden to the east and Denmark to the south). From the fortress there was good control over shipping on the river.

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1. View of the Göta Canal – View of the Old Border River loop from Kungälv

4.87km

01:15

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of the Old Border River – Bohus Fortress loop from Kungälv

3.64km

00:56

20m

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3. Fontin Lake – Bohus Fortress loop from Kungälv

8.11km

02:10

90m

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

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Kungälv, Västra Götaland, Sweden

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1. View of the Göta Canal – View of the Old Border River loop from Kungälv

2. View of the Old Border River – Bohus Fortress loop from Kungälv

3. Fontin Lake – Bohus Fortress loop from Kungälv

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