Trail section

25. Bohus Malmön

  • Length

    10 km

  • Elevation

    36 m

  • Degree of difficulty

    Blue

  • Estimated time

    3-4h

Lukasz Warzecha/Westsweden.com

Fantastic baths, stonemasonry history and plenty of small coves and turquoise lagoons.

In Sotenäs, the Coastal trail, Kuststigen, runs on parts of the much more widespread Soteleden. The municipality has prioritized certain sections of Soteleden and also marked them as Kuststigen. Kuststigen in Sotenäs has 9 different stages.

Bohus-Malmön is a little over 4 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide rocky island in Sotenäs municipality. The trail takes you in a varied environment past several ancient monuments that testify to the heyday of the stonemason era. At the end of the 19th century, the first cobblestone was formed and the island became one of the most important historical sites regarding the red Bohus granite. From here, shiploads of processed stone were transported to large parts of the world. Today there is no quarry left on the island but the quarries and several stone objects remain on the island.

The hiking trail takes you over rugged rocky landscapes, past fantastic lagoons with fine-grained white sand and crystal clear green-sparkling water that brings to mind Greece. The swimming opportunities are many, both in terms of sandy beaches and rock pools. But discovering Bohus-Malmön is not something that has to happen in the summer. Here is at least as beautiful for the rest of the year.

If you want to stay a little longer, Bohus-Malmö's guest house is located in the middle of the island with cozy hotel rooms, cottages and a restaurant.

Length: 10 km

Time: 3-4 h

Find here: Near Tullboden there is a bus stop Tullboden. The ferry then leaves for Bohus Malmön.

Difficulty: Moderate

Surface: Paths and gravel roads. Little asphalt.

10 km

36 m

About Difficulty Grading

The grading is tailored for Swedish lowland trails that adhere to the quality criteria established by the national framework for hiking trails.

Even and firm ground: The terrain is generally flat. The hike requires no need to use your hands for support. No obstacles. Bridges are always present when crossing waterways.

Uneven and/or soft ground: Some changes in elevation. Certain sections may require hand support to maintain balance. There may be obstacles such as low stiles and short stairs. Minor obstacles like stones and roots. Boardwalks are present.

Loose or slippery ground combined with steep sections: Technical parts require hand support. There may be obstacles such as high stiles and longer stairs. Frequent sections with stones and/or roots. Boardwalks with deeper surrounding water.

Note: One or more of these features may be present along the trail section.

Blue

3-4h

  • Hav
  • Klippor
  • Tätortsnära
  • Utsikt
  • Rastplats
  • Vandringsled
  • Kuststigen
Flott tur, godt merket!
Mar 2022
Hugo Torstensen

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Photographer: Lukasz Warzecha/Westsweden.com
Photographer: Lukasz Warzecha/Westsweden.com

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