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

Bike touring routes & trails

Sweden

Västra Götaland

Mariestads kommun

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

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

03:38

57.5km

200m

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: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.6 km

Göta Canal Cycle Path Entry Point

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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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20.2 km

Sjötorp Lock

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simply beautiful these locks

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20.8 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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22.1 km

Sjötorp Locks, Göta Canal

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Typical lock on the Göta Canal with keeper's cottage

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26.1 km

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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26.8 km

Lyrestad Drawbridge

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Anyone interested in drawbridges can see one in action here.
This one is for motor vehicles, and about 500 meters away is one for trains.

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30.0 km

The locks on the Göta Canal

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The locks on the Göta Canal are a great spectacle, whether small or large boats.

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37.1 km

Whimsical Birdhouses

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57.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

18.4 km

7.62 km

5.85 km

805 m

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

12.4 km

7.02 km

4.22 km

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

15°C

9°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 20, 2026

Achtung: Im Schlussteil beim Kreuzungsbereich der Straße 202 mit der E20 wird eine Umgehungsstraße erstellt. Der Verlauf des Radweges ist Baustellenbedingt ständig verändert.