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Trollhättan

Trollhättan Historic Locks – Historic Canal Locks of 1844 loop from Trollhättan

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Västra Götaland

Trollhättan

Trollhättan Historic Locks – Historic Canal Locks of 1844 loop from Trollhättan

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Trollhättan Historic Locks – Historic Canal Locks of 1844 loop from Trollhättan

03:40

13.9km

130m

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: February 27, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 12.3 km for 35 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.61 km

Gamle Dal and Old Locks of 1800

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As early as 1800 it was possible to sail past the waterfalls by boat through eight locks (built by Baltzar von Platen). These locks and others from 1844 (built by …

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4.72 km

Trollhättan Historic Locks

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As early as 1800 it was possible to sail past the waterfalls by boat through eight locks (built by Baltzar von Platen). These locks and others from 1844 (built by …

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5.03 km

View of the Upper Lock Gates, Trollhättan Locks

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The current locks for ships up to 88 m in length were opened in 1916. They run south of the lock staircase from 1844. The lock staircase consists of 3 …

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5.16 km

Historic Canal Locks of 1844

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The historic locks have not been used for a long time.

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6.16 km

View of the Old Lower Lock Chambers, Trollhättan

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You can still marvel at three generations of locks in Trollhättan today. The first locks were built into the rock between 1793 and 1800. At that time they were considered …

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6.17 km

Historic Locks on the Göta älv

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old locks on the Götaälv

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7.06 km

Suspension Bridge Below Olidan Hydroelectric Power Station

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Nice view in both directions. You can see both the hydroelectric power station and the river very well.

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7.14 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Göta Älv (Pilgrimsleden, Olidan Power Station View)

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A beautiful suspension bridge overlooking the Olidan hydroelectric power station in Trollhättan. Around the bridge are fantastic hiking trails along the river.

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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

3.59 km

1.88 km

669 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

4.00 km

3.92 km

425 m

404 m

331 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Trollhättan Historic Locks – Historic Canal Locks of 1844 loop from Trollhättan

Gamle Dal and Old Locks of 1800

Trollhättan Historic Locks

View of the Upper Lock Gates, Trollhättan Locks

Historic Canal Locks of 1844

View of the Old Lower Lock Chambers, Trollhättan

Historic Locks on the Göta älv

Suspension Bridge Below Olidan Hydroelectric Power Station

Suspension Bridge Over the Göta Älv (Pilgrimsleden, Olidan Power Station View)

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