Trail section

Fontin - Grandalen

  • Length

    16 km

  • Elevation

    156 m

  • Degree of difficulty

    Blue

  • Estimated time

    6-7h

Lukasz Warzecha/Westsweden.com

Hiking-friendly trails and gravel roads take you from Fontin in Kungälv, via meadows, fields and forest to the border of the wild nature reserve Svartedalen. This is where the wilderness begins.

The seventh section of the Bohusleden Trail goes through Kungälv District, between Fontin and Grandalen.

The walk starts by the small pond Svarte Mosse and follows footpaths in the Reserve, through bird-rich broadleaved woodland and across forested mountain plateaus. The Trail then continues along narrow gravel roads and paths through farmland, woodland and urban areas.

Roughly two thirds of the way along this section, the Trail reaches Lake Romesjön. Here there is a swimming and picnic area and it is also possible to put up a tent here. North of Lake Romesjön, the trail soon enters a dense woodland. The trail then passes the small farm of Dalen, suitable for a picnic stop.

The section is relatively easy but long and it is hillier towards the end.

 

Surface: This section of the trail is mainly on dirt road and forest path

Approximate time: It takes approximately 6-7 hours to walk this section, excluding breaks.

Not to be missed: The detour up on Mount Aleklätten. The top, 134 meters above sea level, gives a fantastic view. In ancient times, the old fortress at the top of the mountain was an important refuge. Aleklätten is located close to the trail, about 5 km north of the start in Kungälv.

How to get here: Kungälv is easy to reach with both car and public transport. For public transportation, choose either busa stop Eriksdal, or go to Färdevägen which is closer to Fontin. There is a bus stop in Grandalen, but the bus does not go here very often. Check before when there are buses. Another alternative is to take a bus to the center of Diseröd and get to the trail from there.

Fore more information, please see the map-planning tool and select transport.

Accommodation: For suggestions on accommodation, please see the map planner and choose accommodation.

 

16 km

156 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.

Blue

6-7h

  • Skog
  • Kulturhistoria
  • Vandringsled
  • Bohusleden

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Water

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Photographer: Lukasz Warzecha/Westsweden.com

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