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Thing Mound – Royal Mounds at Gamla Uppsala loop from Old Uppsala

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Uppsala

Thing Mound – Royal Mounds at Gamla Uppsala loop from Old Uppsala

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Thing Mound – Royal Mounds at Gamla Uppsala loop from Old Uppsala

03:30

13.6km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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181 m

Thing Mound

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Fascinating the thing hills with a lot of history!

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254 m

Royal Mounds at Gamla Uppsala

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One of several royal tombs. But please do not enter!

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578 m

Old Uppsala

Archaeological Site

1.77 km

Path With View of Gamla Uppsala Burial Mounds

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If you want to get to Gamla Uppsala from the city, this is the best way to go on foot: under the motorway, through a small forest with frisbee golf …

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5.89 km

View of Uppsala Cathedral

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Fantastic view of the impressive Domkyrka!

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6.46 km

Uppsala Cathedral

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The Gothic Uppsala Cathedral (Uppsala Domkyrka), consecrated in 1435, is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Uppsala, the parish church of the Uppsala Cathedral parish, and a national shrine of …

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6.90 km

Main Building, Uppsala University

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Beautiful auditorium of the university, some impressive sculptures! Be sure to take a look inside! It is worth it!

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7.02 km

Gustavianum – Uppsala University Museum

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The Gustavianum is the oldest surviving building of Uppsala University. It has housed the University Museum since 1997. After a five-year renovation, it reopened on June 24, 2024. Construction of …

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7.38 km

View of the Fyrisån River

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Uppland's longest river with a length of 80 km. Using several water pumps, the water is infiltrated and purified to be used as drinking water in the city of Uppsala. …

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10.8 km

von Bahrska häcken

Forest

13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.78 km

1.76 km

1.63 km

402 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.80 km

4.76 km

2.42 km

279 m

210 m

183 m

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Thing Mound – Royal Mounds at Gamla Uppsala loop from Old Uppsala

Thing Mound

Royal Mounds at Gamla Uppsala

Path With View of Gamla Uppsala Burial Mounds

View of Uppsala Cathedral

Uppsala Cathedral

Main Building, Uppsala University

Gustavianum – Uppsala University Museum

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