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Carl Johan Lock Staircase – Vreta Abbey loop from Vikingstad

Carl Johan Lock Staircase – Vreta Abbey loop from Vikingstad

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Carl Johan Lock Staircase – Vreta Abbey loop from Vikingstad

02:32

63.8km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 23.1 km for 25 m

After 30.2 km for 50 m

After 41.0 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.1 km

Ljungssjön

Highlight • Lake

In the evening mood you can take great photos here. Also a nice place for a break.

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24.3 km

Ljungssjön

Lake

25.0 km

Ljung Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Located on the mountain at Ljungs Kile, part of the Fräknefjord, this now whitewashed church was built in 1902 and designed by architect Gustaf Petterson. The white colored church is …

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30.2 km

Rågårda to Ljungsbro Country Roads

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

If you are looking for an alternative route to the expressway but want to avoid the gravel route on the Göta Canal, you can drive along quiet village connecting roads here. Here you roll past the lake Ljungssjön to Ljungsbro.

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41.1 km

Carl Johan Lock Staircase

Highlight • Monument

Here boats are lifted a total of 18.8m via 7 locks in order to pass the Göta Canal from Lake Roxen. There are only gravel paths on both sides, but …

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42.0 km

Vreta Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The monastery was Sweden's first nunnery and was established around 1100. The church is one of the most interesting in Sweden and contains numerous medieval gems.

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46.6 km

View of Lake Roxen

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Along this stretch you have great views of the lake again and again.

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56.4 km

Swedish Air Force Museum

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Swedish Air Force Museum with numerous aircraft. The open-air area is freely accessible during opening hours.

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63.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.1 km

8.84 km

1.52 km

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.9 km

855 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

16°C

8°C

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Carl Johan Lock Staircase – Vreta Abbey loop from Vikingstad

Ljungssjön

Ljung Church

Rågårda to Ljungsbro Country Roads

Carl Johan Lock Staircase

Vreta Abbey

View of Lake Roxen

Swedish Air Force Museum

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