Göta Canal - bike & boat from Motala to Söderköping
6 895 SEK/ pers (3 nights)
Overview of the
Trip overview
Type
Self-guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
Accommodation
3 nights
Cycling
140 km
This is a self-guided intermediate-level cycling holiday. The cycling takes place on both gravel and trails in a very safe traffic environment. E-bike and luggage delivery is available.
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Why book with us
- No extra fees - you pay the organizer's price
- Accident insurance for everyone registered in the booking
- Free 1-year membership (value 199 kr)
- 20% discount in our webshop (single-use coupon)
- Personal support throughout your booking
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Photos from the trip
Practical Info
Before you book
Accommodation
- Hostel
- Tivedstorp Rum & Stugor, Tived
- Tivedstorp Rum & Stugor, Tived
- Olshammarsgården B&B, Olshammar
Season
1 May - 31 Oct Type of cycling
Gravel/Tourcycling Surface
Gravel and Trails
Cycling takes place in a stress-free and very safe traffic environment.
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Family FriendlyCycling packages with accommodation and activities tailored to families with children - fun stops and safe routes for all ages.
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CultureExplore art, historical sites and local traditions - a perfect mix of cycling and cultural experiences.
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WildernessLet the nature experience take center stage - discover Sweden's wild landscapes and enjoy the adventure beyond the city noise.
We speak
English and Swedish
During four days you will experience a varied landscape with deep forests, lakeside cycling and historical sites. The tour goes from charming Askersund through the wilderness of Tiveden to Tivedstorp and on to the shores of Lake Vättern at Olshammar.
Along the way you will pass the red water lilies of Fagertärn and have the opportunity to make a detour into Tiveden National Park. The trip ends with a return to Askersund, with the opportunity to visit Stjernsund Castle. You stay comfortably and enjoy good food along the way.
Travel sustainably by train to Hallsberg and start your bike tour from there. Add an extra day with accommodation and meals, and cycle on nice, quiet roads further towards Askersund.
Included
- 3 nights (including bed linen and towels)
- 3 x breakfast
- 3 x picnic lunch (Day 2,3 and 4)
- 3 x dinner (excl. drinks)
- Admission to Olshammarsgården
Add-on Extras
- Extra nights, the package is easily supplemented with one or two days
- Supplement for accommodation in single rooms
- Bike rental: 3-speed women's bike 450 SEK, MTB 1 200 SEK, fatbike 1 150 SEK, electric MTB 1 850 SEK.
- Luggage transport: SEK 1 850 (for 1-4 people)
- Bike bags: 650 SEK per person
- Guided tour of Birgitta Church and Olshammarsgården where Verner von Heidenstam was born
Day 1 - From Lake Vättern to the forests of Tiveden
Tivedstorp Rum & Stugor, Tived
Dinner
40 km
The cycling adventure starts in charming Askersund, at the northern end of Lake Vättern. During the summer, the harbor is buzzing with life. Take a stroll along the quay, enjoy an ice cream and peek into small stalls with local crafts.
You leave the city to the west and cycle on quiet gravel roads through a varied landscape. After about 10 km you reach Kullängsstugan, a well-preserved timber building from the 17th century, a peaceful place that is perfect for a break.
The journey continues through the forests of Tiveden, past farms, villages and small lakes where you can stop for a rest or perhaps a swim. You are now in Sweden's southernmost Finnish forest area, known for its wilderness and rich history. In the afternoon, you'll reach Tivedstorp, where Finnish settlers settled back in the 1600s. Here, charming accommodation in a historic setting and a delicious dinner with a focus on local produce await you.
Day 2 - Tiveden Wilderness and National Park
Tivedstorp Rum & Stugor, Tived
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
40 km
Today you cycle through the magical forests of Tiveden and past mirror-like lakes. After breakfast, take a packed lunch and cycle about 5 km to Tiveden National Park. On the way, you will pass the dramatic cliffs of Stigmanspass, where travelers used to risk encountering straw robbers.
At the entrance you can take part in the area's nature and choose a hike, for example Stenkällerundan. Then continue cycling along Stora Trehörningen and on to Tived church and Sannerud by Lake Unden.
You return to Tivedstorp along a quiet, winding road through the forest. Dinner awaits, and for those who want, there is the possibility of an evening dip at Vitsand's sandy beach.
Day 3 - Through the forests to Lake Vättern
Olshammarsgården B&B, Olshammar
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
30 km
After breakfast, you leave Tivedstorp and cycle east towards Vättern and Olshammar. Today's stage goes on small roads through the forests of Tiveden, with a strong sense of silence and wilderness.
After a few kilometers, you can make a detour to Dammtorps hembygdsgård, before continuing towards Bosjön and the nature reserve Getaryggen. Here you follow parts of the old pilgrimage trail Munkastigen and pass Johannes kammare, a cave with an exciting history.
At Fagertärn, known for its red water lilies, you can stop for a walk or picnic. From here you have about 11 km left to Olshammar. Once at Vättern, you check in at Olshammarsgården. The evening is rounded off with a good dinner, and there is time to discover the history of the place, from the Birgitta Church to Verner von Heidenstam's birthplace.
Day 4 - Back to Askersund via Stjernsund
Breakfast and picnic lunch
30 km
After a quiet morning in Olshammar, perhaps with a dip in Lake Vättern, you cycle back towards Askersund. The tour goes on smaller roads with a mixture of gravel and asphalt.
Just before the town, you pass Stjernsund Castle, where you have the opportunity to take a guided tour or stroll in the beautiful park. Down by the water is the castle café, a perfect stop for coffee overlooking Lake Vättern. The last stretch is along a car-free gravel road that follows the water, through open landscapes with a nice view of Askersund. Soon you'll be back in the harbor, with memories of days filled with nature, history and quiet cycling.
Travel
Getting Here
Make your journey even smoother by starting and/or ending your bike tour at the train station in Hallsberg. Add 1-2 extra days of accommodation and meals, and take the train straight to the adventure.
The organizer will meet you with your bike and equipment, and can also help with transporting some of your luggage. From Hallsberg you cycle on to Askersund via scenic roads with little traffic (1 950 SEK per person and extra day).
The organizer will meet you with your bike and equipment, and can also help with transporting some of your luggage. From Hallsberg you cycle on to Askersund via scenic roads with little traffic (1 950 SEK per person and extra day).
Booking Information
Payment & Cancellation
Payment
Confirmation and invoice are sent directly from the local tour operator. No payment is made to Sweden by Bike.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation or modification can be made at the latest by 15:00 the day before arrival free of charge. If canceled later or in case of no-show, the full amount will be charged.
