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The Obelisk of Lanthöjden, located on the northern shore of Lake Roxen near Linköping, is a quiet yet symbolic landmark tied to the history of the Göta Canal. Erected in 1795, long before the canal itself was constructed, it was meant to mark the exact midpoint of the planned waterway. The project’s visionary, Count Baltzar von Platen, commissioned the monument as a statement of intent and ambition, celebrating Sweden’s bold plan to connect east and west through an inland passage. Today, surrounded by forest and overlooking the lake, the obelisk stands as both a historical marker and a hidden gem, reminding visitors of the ingenuity and determination that shaped one of the country’s greatest engineering feats.

Very beautiful church. Definitely worth a stop!

Shelter with seating, fireplace directly on the Göta Canal at the lock

Unfortunately camping is not allowed. Otherwise rubbish, fire pit and seating

Location and lock near Lake Viken.

Artificial island created at great expense in the middle of the Göta Canal

Good entry into the cycle path on the Göta Canal

The cycle path on the Göta Canal is easy to ride - flat and well signposted.