West Sweden trails
Pilgrimsleden Falköping - Varnhem
Hornborgarsjön - Varnhem

Trail section

3. Hornborgarsjön - Varnhem

  • Length

    12 km

  • Elevation

    267 m

  • Degree of difficulty

    Blue

  • Estimated time

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The section mainly runs on a smaller path in forest land up on the edge of Sydbillingen.

However, the tour begins in open pastures with a view of Hornborgasjön and some country road with beautiful views before the route via a solid hill leads up to Billingen, which is part of the Unesco-certified table mountains geopark. The end is easy to walk and you pass the ruin of an old limestone quarry and a beautiful stone arch bridge before you glimpse and reach Varnhem's Monastery Church and monastery ruins. In Varnhem there is also a café, Klostersjön and Kata farm, the ruin of one of Sweden's oldest churches from the Viking Age.

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12 km

267 m

About Difficulty Grading

The grading of the trails is based on a common national standard. If you want to read more about this, visit 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.

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