Trail section

Stage 9 Västra Bodarna - Alingsås

  • Length

    10 km

  • Elevation

    127 m

  • Degree of difficulty

    Blue

  • Estimated time

    2,5h

Jonas Ingman/Westsweden.com

Along small roads and forest paths, along Lake Mjörn and past Nolhaga Castle, you approach the café town of Alingsås.

North of Västra Bodarna, you follow the road towards the Bryngenäs area's attractive oak groves and avenues. Tullvägen leads you to Bryngeskog and further into a piece of the hiking trail Potatisleden which winds on paths through the edges of residential areas and into deep forest.

After a few kilometers you arrive at Lövekulle Camping where you can stop for coffee or overnight. Gotaleden continues along the shoreline of Lake Mjörn and soon reaches the fine beach at Mjörnvallen. After crossing the bridge at Säveån, you enter the Nolhagaviken nature reserve with beach meadows and a rich bird life. The trail now goes through "Congo" where you partly walk through a beautiful alpine marsh from the 18th century, which Linnaeus mentions in his Västgötland journey. Another coffee option is at the classic Tallhyddan, which has a waffle buffet, among other things.

On to Nolhagaparken and Nolhaga Castle which was built in 1879-80. Nolhaga park adjacent to the castle is designed as a romantic English park with French and Italian style features.

From Nolhaga park it is not far to the center of Alingsås with beautiful wooden buildings and lots of cozy cafes. When you reach the museum and the tourist office, you reach the destination for the trail, or the start if you start the trail from Alingsås. In Alingsås there are plenty of accommodation options, for example at the historic Grand Hotel dating from the beginning of the 20th century.

Length: 10 km

Time: 2-3 hours excluding breaks

Difficulty: Easy hiking

Surface: Gravel / Asphalt / Forest path

Do not miss: Feel free to stop by Nolhagaparken and Nolhaga Castle. Feel free to take your time and stroll around Alingsås.

10 km

127 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

2,5h

  • Skog
  • Vandringsled
  • Tätortsnära
  • Gotaleden
Startade i Västra Bodarna och gick till Alingsås. Tog oss drygt 2,5 timma. Gillade skarpt skogsdelarna och när man närmade sig Alingsås med Mjörn och Nolhaga. Mindre kul var lite sega transportsträckor längs med E20.
Jul 2024
Peter Wallentin

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Photographer: Jonas Ingman/Westsweden.com

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