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Västra Götaland

Karlsborg

Drawbridge over the Göta Canal – Karlsborg Bay loop from Karlsborg

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Sweden

Västra Götaland

Karlsborg

Drawbridge over the Göta Canal – Karlsborg Bay loop from Karlsborg

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4.4

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Drawbridge over the Göta Canal – Karlsborg Bay loop from Karlsborg

00:48

13.0km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 358 m for 30 m

After 2.08 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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353 m

Drawbridge over the Göta Canal

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Lifting bridge over the Göta Canal

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437 m

Rödesund Bridge over the Göta Canal

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The Rödesund Bridge, spanning the Göta Canal at Karlsborg, is one of the most iconic crossings along the waterway. Built in 1931, it replaced earlier wooden bridges and provided a …

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631 m

Karlsborg Bay

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Nice little town on a tongue of land between Vättern and the much smaller Bottensjön. You should take time for a break and enjoy the view of the bay.

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1.18 km

Karlsborg Camping

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Very friendly and helpful staff. Rental bikes are also available to external guests - at a good price/performance ratio!

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3.52 km

Bottensjön Lake and Karlsborgviken View

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Along Strandvägen you have a beautiful view of Karlsborgviken. There are a few benches where you can take a break.

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4.50 km

Douglas DC-3 at Karlsborg Fortress

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In front of the fortress and close to the shore of Lake Vättern stands an old propeller plane.

It is a Douglas DC-3, manufactured in 1943 by the Douglas Aircraft …

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5.63 km

Vanäs Udde Lighthouse

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Many seating areas overlooking the Vättern

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

4.70 km

1.41 km

1.09 km

544 m

366 m

Surfaces

8.22 km

1.60 km

1.41 km

1.10 km

495 m

142 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 2 September

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Drawbridge over the Göta Canal – Karlsborg Bay loop from Karlsborg

Drawbridge over the Göta Canal

Rödesund Bridge over the Göta Canal

Karlsborg Bay

Karlsborg Camping

Bottensjön Lake and Karlsborgviken View

Douglas DC-3 at Karlsborg Fortress

Vanäs Udde Lighthouse

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