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Västra Götaland

Karlsborg Bay – Vanäs Udde Lighthouse loop from Karlsborgs distrikt

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Västra Götaland

Karlsborg Bay – Vanäs Udde Lighthouse loop from Karlsborgs distrikt

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4.2

(6)

47

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Karlsborg Bay – Vanäs Udde Lighthouse loop from Karlsborgs distrikt

00:32

9.00km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 884 m for 30 m

After 8.36 km for 30 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

179 m

Karlsborg Camping

Highlight • Rest Area

Very friendly and helpful staff. Rental bikes are also available to external guests - at a good price/performance ratio!

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2

652 m

Karlsborg Bay

Highlight • Lake

Nice little town on a tongue of land between Vättern and the much smaller Bottensjön. You should take time for a break and enjoy the view of the bay.

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3

845 m

Rödesund Bridge over the Göta Canal

Highlight • Bridge

The Rödesund Bridge, spanning the Göta Canal at Karlsborg, is one of the most iconic crossings along the waterway. Built in 1931, it replaced earlier wooden bridges and provided a stronger, more reliable connection between the shores of Lake Vättern and the town. Designed as a bascule bridge, it lifts to allow boats and sailing vessels to pass, creating a unique meeting point between road traffic and canal life. With its elegant structure and scenic setting, the bridge is not only a piece of functional infrastructure but also a symbol of the canal’s living heritage. Today, watching it open for passing boats remains a charming spectacle for both travelers and locals.

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4

2.32 km

Bottensjön Lake and Karlsborgviken View

Highlight • Lake

Along Strandvägen you have a beautiful view of Karlsborgviken. There are a few benches where you can take a break.

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5

4.44 km

Vanäs Udde Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Many seating areas overlooking the Vättern

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9.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

3.16 km

1.54 km

519 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

1.95 km

495 m

131 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

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