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

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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 walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

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 travel by boat past the waterfalls through eight locks (built by Baltzar von Platen). These locks, along with others dating from 1844 …

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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

7.44 km

3.81 km

1.92 km

710 m

Surfaces