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Bohus Fortress

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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 Gärdet

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. Bohus Fortress – View of the Old Border River loop from Gamla Staden

3.60km

00:56

20m

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

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3. Fontin Lake – Bohus Fortress loop from Gärdet

8.29km

02:13

90m

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

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December 25, 2023

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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Location: Kungälv, Västra Götaland, Sweden

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

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

3. Fontin Lake – Bohus Fortress loop from Gärdet

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