Lake Såken Loop – View of Lake Såken loop from Aplared

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Sweden

Västra Götaland

Borås kommun

Lake Såken Loop – View of Lake Såken loop from Aplared

Moderate

4.6

(31)

hikers

Lake Såken Loop – View of Lake Såken loop from Aplared

04:25

16.3km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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654 m

Lake Såken Loop

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The Såken Runt is a scenic 18-kilometre circular trail that goes through a hilly landscape of old villages and historical heritage sites. The route features several swimming spots, including Sågviken …

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1.28 km

Island with a house

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Beautiful view of the lake and an island with a house.

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1.55 km

View of Lake Såken

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There is always a wonderful view of the lake.

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1.61 km

Quintessential Sweden

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The landscape and the houses are what you would imagine Sweden to be like.

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1.95 km

Waymarking for the Såken–Hillared Loop

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The entire hiking trail around Såken is perfectly marked with this marker.

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10.5 km

Dilapidated bridge

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Be careful when crossing. It doesn't seem particularly stable anymore.

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10.6 km

View of Mellsjön

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View of the neighboring lake to the north.

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13.2 km

View of the Lake

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A perfect spot for a rest and picnic, complete with a cool view. The access to Utsikt is a bit difficult due to fallen trees.

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16.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.95 km

3.56 km

2.98 km

1.59 km

282 m

Surfaces

6.42 km

4.66 km

3.56 km

1.59 km

126 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

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-2°C

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Comments

August 4, 2023,Hillared Såken Runt

Great tour, well signposted circular route. Good hiking shoes, waterproof in rainy season, recommended. Lots of nice surprises along the way. Nothing for small children.

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October 20, 2025,Såken Runt

A varied tour around Lake Såken. The first two kilometers are on a sandy path, then on exciting trails that sometimes lead close to the lake, but also far into the surrounding countryside. The trail is perfectly marked, yet toward the end I found myself wandering wildly through the forest for a bit, probably because I was daydreaming.

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