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Sweden
Västra Götaland
Kungälv

Carlsten Fortress – Marstrand Marina loop from Marstrand

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Sweden
Västra Götaland
Kungälv

Carlsten Fortress – Marstrand Marina loop from Marstrand

Easy

4.7

(11)

61

hikers

Carlsten Fortress – Marstrand Marina loop from Marstrand

01:39

6.29km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 1.26 km for 214 m

After 5.00 km for 214 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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536 m

Marstrand Kayak Rental

Highlight • Rest Area

A great way to explore the island is clearly by boat. You can rent kajaks here and start your paddle tour.

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2.07 km

This is pure Sweden

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2.13 km

Carlsten Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

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, …

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2.53 km

View of Marstrand and the Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

A truly charming island

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2.57 km

Carlsten Fortress

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

The gates open early in the morning at 11:00 am. Arriving early ensures the feeling of being in command, including a secret passage. No annoying supervisors and a great experience for the kids. Then off across the island.

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6

3.08 km

Marstrand's Silver Poplar

Highlight • Natural Monument

A mighty tribe wears the crown

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7

4.04 km

Marstrand Marina

Highlight • Settlement

There is a short 2 minute ferry crossing over to Marstrand and during the day runs every 15 minutes. It is well worth leaving the car on the other side …

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5.21 km

Marstrand Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the ferries is named Lasse Maja, after the island prison's most famous inmate, who became the king's cook after his pardon.

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6.29 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

2.45 km

302 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.94 km

1.35 km

692 m

314 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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