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Nordkoster Forest Trail – Naturum Kosterhavet loop from Syd-Koster

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Sweden

Västra Götaland

Strömstad

Nordkoster Forest Trail – Naturum Kosterhavet loop from Syd-Koster

Moderate

4.9

(9)

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Nordkoster Forest Trail – Naturum Kosterhavet loop from Syd-Koster

03:41

14.1km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

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After 3.02 km for 415 m

After 9.54 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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41 m

Kosters Rökeri Salt & Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

A lovely restaurant with a great terrace in the harbor of Ekenäs.

There's a stroller parking area outside and a lovely view of the small harbor basin.

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5.05 km

View of the Koster Islands' lighthouses

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 59 meters, it's the highest point of the Koster Islands. Fantastic views.

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6.23 km

Coastal View of Kosteröarna Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

@Tilo Mushroom picking and berry picking are permitted in Sweden, both in national parks and nature reserves.

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7.82 km

Nordkoster Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fantstic path through the woods just in from the coast. Follow the sandy trail and woode walkways beneath the twisted tree trunks before breaking out of the woods to superb sea views.

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10.4 km

Kosteröarnas naturreservat

Nature Reserve

11.1 km

Kosters Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

LOCATION AND SURROUNDINGS – The chapel is located in the northern part of Southkoster and is Sweden's westernmost place of worship. The site is completely secluded in a valley directly …

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12.6 km

Wooden Pier at Kosteröarnas Nature Reserve

Highlight • Structure

12.8 km

Wooden Bridge in Kosteröarna Nature Reserve

Highlight • Bridge

Here, the blue trail leads over a wooden bridge.
From the bridge, you have a beautiful view of the crystal-clear water.
If you have kids with you, you should take …

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14.0 km

The visitor center houses the Naturum, an information terminal about the Kosterhavet nature reserve. Public restrooms and rest areas with benches and tables are also located here. You can easily pass the time waiting for the ferry.

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14.1 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

2.93 km

1.54 km

876 m

668 m

303 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

3.90 km

2.48 km

775 m

489 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

22°C

17°C

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Nordkoster Forest Trail – Naturum Kosterhavet loop from Syd-Koster

Kosters Rökeri Salt & Bar

View of the Koster Islands' lighthouses

Coastal View of Kosteröarna Nature Reserve

Nordkoster Forest Trail

Kosters Chapel

Wooden Pier at Kosteröarnas Nature Reserve

Wooden Bridge in Kosteröarna Nature Reserve

Naturum Kosterhavet

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