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Sweden
Västra Götaland
Gullspång

Sjötorp Locks, Göta Canal – Lock on the Göta Canal loop from Gastorp

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Bike touring routes & trails
Sweden
Västra Götaland
Gullspång

Sjötorp Locks, Göta Canal – Lock on the Göta Canal loop from Gastorp

Moderate

4.7

(3)

12

riders

Sjötorp Locks, Göta Canal – Lock on the Göta Canal loop from Gastorp

02:27

38.0km

170m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.3 km for 132 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.11 km

Duck Dock on the Göta Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Large jetty on the side of the Göta Canal - especially with ducks and their droppings.

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2

7.17 km

Lyrestad Railway Swing Bridge

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The railway bridge in Lyrestad is a swing bridge that dates back to 1908. It is operated on site by the bridge keeper, who also ensures that train traffic is blocked with platform barriers and everything else.

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3

11.2 km

Sjötorp Locks, Göta Canal

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Typical lock on the Göta Canal with keeper's cottage

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4

11.6 km

Göta Canal Shelter with Toilet

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Second to last shelter before Lake Vänern. The last shelter is located directly at the mouth.

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5

12.5 km

Lock on the Göta Canal

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Exciting locks with a few cafes and a few campsites that can always be found along the Göta Canal.

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6

13.0 km

Traditional Swedish Red House

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7

13.1 km

Sjötorp Lock

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simply beautiful these locks

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8

13.7 km

Idyllic view and the entrance to the Gothenburg Canal Cycle Route. The large blue sign announces that you're beginning your journey along the canal.

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

8.63 km

2.21 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

8.55 km

7.11 km

4.88 km

107 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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4°C

99 %

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