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Motala Harbor and Canal Park – Vätternrundan in Motala loop from Västanvik

Motala Harbor and Canal Park – Vätternrundan in Motala loop from Västanvik

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5.0

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Motala Harbor and Canal Park – Vätternrundan in Motala loop from Västanvik

02:01

49.0km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.8 km for 79 m

After 24.8 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.22 km

Scenic Road by the Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Absolutely nice road to go. Nature, woods, good surface.

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23.9 km

Motala ström

Lake

24.1 km

Finish Line of Vätternrundan in Motala

Highlight • Cycleway

Since 2021 it's been 315km, but with the amount, the few don't matter anymore. A nice feeling to roll to the finish and to enjoy the 3rd warm meal and a cool drink.

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24.4 km

Östgötaleden Information Board and Rest Area by Motala Bay

Highlight • Rest Area

Detailed information board for the Östgötaleden trail, part of which runs along the Göta Canal between Lakes Vättern and Roxen. On the bench, you can calmly plan your next stage and enjoy the view of the bay near Motala.

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24.6 km

Vätternrundan Monument Motala

Highlight • Monument

The route circles the country's second-largest lake, Lake Vättern, and is part of the Skandinavialoppet (Skandinavialoppet). The race was first held in 1966 and has been held annually since then. The organizer classifies the race as a fitness race, which is also reflected in the fact that although the times of individual riders are recorded, no rankings are derived or published. Due to the large number of participants, most of whom are supported by friends and family, the event at times resembles a folk festival rather than a cycling race. However, it is one of the greatest sporting challenges for an amateur cyclist, requiring meticulous and time-consuming training preparation.

The race starts in Motala, heading south to cycle around Lake Vättern in a clockwise direction. The other stops on the 300 km route with approximately 1,500 meters of elevation gain are:

Ödeshög (until around 2014 Hästholmen)

Ölmstad (until around 2014 Gränna)

Jönköping

Fagerhult

Hjo

Karlsborg

Boviken

Hammarsundet

Medevi

Only upright bicycles, including tandems, are permitted. Recumbent bicycles, tricycles, scooters, or motorized bicycles are not permitted. Helmets are mandatory.

The Vätternrundan is part of the "Swedish Classic," a combination of four long-distance competitions in various sports in Sweden.
Development of participant numbers

Since the first edition in 1966 with 344 participants, the Vätternrundan has reported new participant records almost every year. Over 1,000 participants registered for the second edition alone. In 1981, over 10,000 registrations were counted for the first time, and by 2010, there were already over 20,000. In 2013, 19,406 of the 22,800 registered riders started.
18,475 reached the finish line within the specified time limit.
Three additional events take place about a week beforehand.
The Tjejvättern is a 90 km race for women only. The organizers assume that there are comparatively few women who want to take part in the Vätternrundan. The 150 km Halvvättern serves both as a smaller version of the Vätternrundan and as preparation for ambitious riders. There is also a Minivättern for cyclists between
6 and 10 years old, with 1.3 or 2.6 km, depending on age.
For women, participation in the Tjejvättern is considered part of the Skandinavialoppet.

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A4tternrundan

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24.8 km

Stadsparken Motala

Highlight • Structure

A very beautiful, well-kept and decorated with many flowers park with a fountain in the middle, which is located directly on Lake Vättern and spontaneously invites you to linger. He really liked us.

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25.0 km

Motala Church

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Classic Swedish church in the center of Motala

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25.3 km

Motala Harbor and Canal Park

Highlight • Parking

A totally beautiful park. Also enjoy outside the Motala Bike Week!

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25.5 km

Vätternrundan in Motala

Highlight • Cycleway

In the entire city park of Motala you have many activities, attractions around racing bikes and co. A large tent as a sales room with everything to do with bikes.
Even after crossing the finish line, you can still relax and enjoy a cool drink in the city park or on the Vättern promenade.

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49.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.0 km

4.06 km

1.99 km

1.55 km

287 m

Surfaces

48.3 km

328 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Scenic Road by the Lake

Finish Line of Vätternrundan in Motala

Östgötaleden Information Board and Rest Area by Motala Bay

Vätternrundan Monument Motala

Stadsparken Motala

Motala Church

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