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Borensberg Manual Lock – Göta Canal loop from Motala C

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Sweden

Östergötland

Motala

Borensberg Manual Lock – Göta Canal loop from Motala C

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Borensberg Manual Lock – Göta Canal loop from Motala C

06:28

81.8km

300m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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After 19.5 km for 22 m

After 41.5 km for 18 m

After 62.4 km for 22 m

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Train Station

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19.6 km

Borensberg Manual Lock

Highlight • Monument

In summer, thousands of boats pass through the locks of the Göta Canal. Here you can experience the spectacle, when enormous volumes of water flow into one of the 58 lock chambers of the Göta Canal. No lock is like the other. Most locks are hydraulically operated today, but in Borensberg and Tåtorp they are still open by hand today.

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25.0 km

Sörby Bridge and Bridgekeeper's House

Highlight • Bridge

Here you will find the Sörby Bridge and the guard's house from 1927. The original limestone guard's house has not been preserved.

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26.2 km

Bridge and Rest Area at Ruda Lock House, Göta Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Small but nice rest area, directly opposite the Ruda lock keeper's house.

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36.4 km

Göta Canal

Highlight • Structure

Bumped into the Göta Canal more or less by chance on our bike tour through Sweden and cycled along the shore for two days. There are 58 locks, 50 bridges, two trough bridges and five lakes on the canal. A recommendation is definitely to go along the canal at dusk, great atmosphere!

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40.8 km

Carl Johans Lock Staircase (Berg Lock Staircase)

Highlight • Monument

The lock staircase in Berg is one of Sweden's most spectacular structures. The boats are raised or lowered almost 30 meters via a total of 11 locks.
Carl Johan's locks - the flight of locks The Göta Canal is undoubtedly a fascinating engineering work. In 2000, the canal was voted Swedish Structure of the Millennium. People across the country were asked to vote for what they believed to be the finest structure built between the years 1000 and 2000. Baptismal name: Carl Johan (King Carl XIV Johan and his son Prince Oskar visited the building site in 1815 and laid two foundation stones, which is why the lock staircase got its name). Year of construction: 1815-1818. Technical facts: These seven linked locks form the longest flight of locks on the Göta Canal. They raise and lower the ships 18.8 m between Lake Roxen and Berg's guest harbour. Operation is hydraulic. There are a total of eleven locks at Berg. They are all made of limestone from the Berg limestone quarry. Lock History: Carl Johan's lock keeper's home was built sometime between 1810 and 1820. The house originally contained apartments for two guards and their families. About 100 m south of the locks is the former home of the lock inspector.

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41.5 km

Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal

Highlight • Monument

Bergs Slussar is the Göta Canal's largest flight of locks and one of Sweden's most famous engineering structures. The imposing lock system, almost a kilometer long, is a well-visited attraction in the small town of Berg am See Roxen, around 10 kilometers north of Linköping.

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57.9 km

Bergs Herrgård at Göta Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Bergs Herrgård, overlooking the Göta Canal near Linköping, is a historic manor that blends elegance with nature. Built in the 18th century as a noble residence, it now welcomes visitors with refined charm and a stunning view of the famous Berg locks. Its lush parkland and panoramic setting make it an ideal stop for those who wish to experience the canal not only as a waterway but also as a place of relaxation and culture. With peaceful walks, culinary experiences, and its proximity to one of the most spectacular stretches of the Göta Canal, Bergs Herrgård remains a captivating landmark along the journey.

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61.1 km

Motala ström

Lake

62.3 km

The Motala Ström in Borensberg

Highlight • River

In Borensberg, the Göta Canal meets the Motala Ström, creating a picturesque setting where water and history intertwine. This is one of the few sections of the canal without a lock, as the natural flow of the river carries boats gently onward. The spot is particularly charming, with the old lock keeper’s cottage, small bridges, and cafés giving it the feel of a living postcard. Long a gathering place for travelers and locals, Borensberg highlights the harmony between the canal’s engineering and the surrounding landscape. Today, it remains a beloved stop for cyclists, boaters, and visitors exploring the heart of Östergötland.

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81.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

30.1 km

6.95 km

3.41 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.9 km

32.9 km

605 m

256 m

< 100 m

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Sörby Bridge and Bridgekeeper's House

Bridge and Rest Area at Ruda Lock House, Göta Canal

Göta Canal

Carl Johans Lock Staircase (Berg Lock Staircase)

Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal

Bergs Herrgård at Göta Canal

The Motala Ström in Borensberg

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