Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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103 m

Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal

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Bergs Slussar is the Göta Canal's largest flight of locks and one of Sweden's most famous engineering structures. The imposing lock system, almost a kilometer long, is a well-visited attraction …

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3.75 km

Göta Canal

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Bumped into the Göta Canal more or less by chance on our bike tour through Sweden and cycled along the shore for two days. There are 58 locks, 50 bridges, …

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15.2 km

Sörby Bridge and Bridgekeeper's House

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Here you will find the Sörby Bridge and the guard's house from 1927. The original limestone guard's house has not been preserved.

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16.4 km

Bergs Herrgård at Göta Canal

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Bergs Herrgård, overlooking the Göta Canal near Linköping, is a historic manor that blends elegance with nature. Built in the 18th century as a noble residence, it now welcomes visitors …

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19.7 km

Motala ström

Lake

20.6 km

Borensberg Manual Lock

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In summer, thousands of boats pass through the locks of the Göta Canal. Here you can experience the spectacle, when enormous volumes of water flow into one of the 58 …

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55.7 km

The Motala Ström in Borensberg

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In Borensberg, the Göta Canal meets the Motala Ström, creating a picturesque setting where water and history intertwine. This is one of the few sections of the canal without a …

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62.5 km

Bridge and Rest Area at Ruda Lock House, Göta Canal

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Small but nice rest area, directly opposite the Ruda lock keeper's house.

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64.9 km

Sjöbacka Drawbridge and Gatehouse

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Rolling bridge and gatehouse near Sjöbacka. A wooden bridge was inaugurated here in 1825, and the electric rolling bridge has been in place since 1954.

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76.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.0 km

28.1 km

5.81 km

3.32 km

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.5 km

32.3 km

436 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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