West Sweden trails
Kuststigen
Skaftö rundslinga

Trail section

Skaftö circular trail

  • Length

    7.5 km

  • Elevation

    43 m

  • Degree of difficulty

    Blue

  • Estimated time

    2h

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This section of the Kuststigen trail is a circular loop on the north-eastern part of Skaftö, in Lysekil municipality. Parts of the circular loop run parallel to the Kuststigen section number 10.

The section offers the hiker an attractive separate circular loop of about 7.5 km, on the beautiful Skaftö, as well as an alternative route between Skaftöbron and Fiskebäckskil for those who hike Kuststigen's stage 10. The section consists of both on gravel roads and forest paths, and through Östersidan a bit on asphalt. 

Length: 7.5 km

Duration: 2 hours

How to get here: Bus to busstop Östersidan

Level of difficulty: Moderate

Surface: Paths, gravel road and asphalt

Not to be missed: A stop in the nature reserve Vägeröd

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7.5 km

43 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

2h

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