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Borensberg Manual Lock – Göta Canal loop from Borensberg

Borensberg Manual Lock – Göta Canal loop from Borensberg

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Borensberg Manual Lock – Göta Canal loop from Borensberg

07:17

123km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 79.6 km for 51 m

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552 m

The Motala Ström in Borensberg

Highlight • River

In Borensberg, the Göta Canal meets the Motala Ström, creating a picturesque setting where water and history intertwine. This is one of the few sections of the canal without a lock, as the natural flow of the river carries boats gently onward. The spot is particularly charming, with the old lock keeper’s cottage, small bridges, and cafés giving it the feel of a living postcard. Long a gathering place for travelers and locals, Borensberg highlights the harmony between the canal’s engineering and the surrounding landscape. Today, it remains a beloved stop for cyclists, boaters, and visitors exploring the heart of Östergötland.

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739 m

Borensberg Manual Lock

Highlight • Monument

In summer, thousands of boats pass through the locks of the Göta Canal. Here you can experience the spectacle, when enormous volumes of water flow into one of the 58 lock chambers of the Göta Canal. No lock is like the other. Most locks are hydraulically operated today, but in Borensberg and Tåtorp they are still open by hand today.

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1.69 km

Motala ström

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4.90 km

Bergs Herrgård at Göta Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Bergs Herrgård, overlooking the Göta Canal near Linköping, is a historic manor that blends elegance with nature. Built in the 18th century as a noble residence, it now welcomes visitors with refined charm and a stunning view of the famous Berg locks. Its lush parkland and panoramic setting make it an ideal stop for those who wish to experience the canal not only as a waterway but also as a place of relaxation and culture. With peaceful walks, culinary experiences, and its proximity to one of the most spectacular stretches of the Göta Canal, Bergs Herrgård remains a captivating landmark along the journey.

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7.38 km

Bridge and Rest Area at Ruda Lock House, Göta Canal

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Small but nice rest area, directly opposite the Ruda lock keeper's house.

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17.6 km

Göta Canal

Highlight • Structure

Bumped into the Göta Canal more or less by chance on our bike tour through Sweden and cycled along the shore for two days. There are 58 locks, 50 bridges, two trough bridges and five lakes on the canal. A recommendation is definitely to go along the canal at dusk, great atmosphere!

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21.2 km

Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal

Highlight • Monument

Bergs Slussar is the Göta Canal's largest flight of locks and one of Sweden's most famous engineering structures. The imposing lock system, almost a kilometer long, is a well-visited attraction in the small town of Berg am See Roxen, around 10 kilometers north of Linköping.

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