Njut av lugn, harmoni och god mat på Runnvikens Pensionat
Join us on a scenic bike ride from Nyköping's city pulse to the quiet countryside of Runtuna. Along the way you cycle through the cultural landscape of Sörmland with rolling fields, old church roads and historic sites.
Along the way, you'll encounter rune stones and Uppsa Hill, a historic site said to be the burial place of the ancient king Ingjald Illråde. Stop for lunch or overnight at Runnvikens Pensionat, where you can enjoy both good food and beautiful views of the lake. The bike ride starts at Stora Torget in central Nyköping and you cycle mostly on asphalt.
Fåfängans Kultur- och Trädgårdscafé is a rural oasis. Here you can stop and drink morning coffee or buy something good to take with you on today's bike ride.
Here you can stop and take a dip. The area around Lake Hovra has a rich history. The valley is characterized by ancient remains, old farms and the Hovra manor.
The fine stone church was built in the 12th century. The area around the church is the richest in rune stones in Sörmland. Three of its stones can be found by the parking lot, one with a large clear cross.
This is Södermanland's largest burial mound, about 55 meters in diameter and 9 meters high. It is believed to date from the Iron Age, perhaps the 5th century AD. According to legend, it is even the tomb of the fairy-tale king Ingjald Illråde - a character from the Ynglinga saga.
You can stop by "Tre Sekler Antik & Konsthandel". Well worth a visit for those who are interested.
Now you are back again in Nyköping. Perhaps you will choose to have a good dinner after the bike ride at one of the city's restaurants?
This bike tour is easy to cycle and does not require any specific prior knowledge. You cycle mostly (approx. 95%) on asphalt.
You can travel to Nyköping by train and bus. On Mälartåg you can bring your bike if there is room.
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