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Vänerleden verified

642 km in Dalsland, Värmland and Västergötland
This bicycle route has undergone a special certification by the Swedish Transport Agency, which certifies that the path is of high quality, has clear signage and is safe for traffic. There is also a wide range of experiences and services along the trail. verified
Surface
Asphalt and Gravel
Traffic
Low traffic road
Elevation Profile
5102 m ascent, 5104 m descent.
Level
Intermediate
Signage
Red signs "6 Vänerleden".

Vänerleden is a national cycle route that runs around Lake Vänern, Sweden's largest lake. The trail is about 640 km long, divided into daily stages, and offers a mix of lake cycling, cultural experiences and nature in constant variation.

Along the way you will pass through towns and villages with restaurants, cafés, farm shops and accommodation. The towns around Lake Vänern also offer a rich cultural life, from museums and art galleries to historical sights. In the countryside, cozy swimming spots, coffee stops and quiet nature experiences await.

The cycling takes place on a mix of separated cycle lanes, low-speed country roads and some sections on gravel roads. This makes the trail both accessible and varied, perfect for everything from short family rides to a longer cycling vacation. Whatever the arrangement, a tour filled with lakeside views, local flavors and beautiful nature experiences awaits.

Photo: Henrik Lindholm

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Bicycle Friendly Accommodations

Accommodations with access to essential tools for simple repairs, contact details for the nearest bicycle service, and secure storage for bicycles.

Bicycle Service and Rental Facilities

  • bulten-bika-rental-bikekarlstad-varmland-sweden-by-bike
    Bulten Bike specializes in the rental of cargo bikes, folding bikes and electric folding bikes with smooth online booking and delivery.

    Bulten Bike

    Bulten Bike specializes in the rental of cargo bikes, folding bikes and electric folding bikes with smooth online booking and delivery.
    Get 10% rabatt på hyrcykel
  • velostore-bike-rental-bike-service-varmland-vanerleden-unionsleden-klaralvsbanan-sweden-by-bike
    Velostore in Karlstad offers rental of standard bikes, mountain bikes and electric bikes for those who want to cycle in the forest or along the national trails in Värmland.

    Velostore

    Velostore in Karlstad offers rental of standard bikes, mountain bikes and electric bikes for those who want to cycle in the forest or along the national trails in Värmland.
    Get 10% rabatt på hyrcykel

Transportation and Travel Options

Bus transportation
You can travel with your bicycle by bus along parts of the Vänerleden. Dalslands Buss runs a summer line in 2025. More information can be found here.

Travel to Vänerleden
You can take your bike on Öresundståget (Malmö-Gothenburg), Västtrafik (Göteborg-Linköping-Mariestad, TÅGAB (Göteborg-Karlstad-Stockholm), Vy Tåg (Oslo-Mysen) or on Värmlandstrafik's bus (Karlstad-Målål and Karlstad-Kristinehamn). Read more about cycling rules, route maps and booking via each transport company.

Long-term parking
You can park your car in these places along the Vänerleden: Mariestad (Yttre hamnens parking, up to 10 days), Åmål (centrumhamnen or train station, up to 14 days), Kristinehamn (longer than 7 days, contact the municipality) and Vänersborg (longer than 7 days, contact the municipality's traffic engineers).

Bicycle Tours

Favorite Stops Near Vänerleden

  • alsters-herrgard-cykla-karlstad-varmland-klarsälvsleden-klaralvsbanan-sweden-by-bike
    Alsters Manor is a cultural-historical destination with scenic surroundings and a connection to the poet Gustav Fröding.

    Alsters Manor

    Alsters Manor is a cultural-historical destination with scenic surroundings and a connection to the poet Gustav Fröding.
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  • Kroppefjäll BB view
    In the middle of Dalsland's lush forests, this nature-oriented accommodation has access to a sauna, breakfast room and guest kitchen. Bicycle-friendly trails can be found right outside the door.

    Kroppefjäll Bed & Breakfast

    In the middle of Dalsland's lush forests, this nature-oriented accommodation has access to a sauna, breakfast room and guest kitchen. Bicycle-friendly trails can be found right outside the door.
    Get 10% rabatt på logi

Destinations Near Vänerleden

Images from Vänerleden

  • Vänerleden May 2024 - added by Hans W.

    Vänerleden May 2024 - added by Hans W.

  • Vänerleden meets Götacanalleden at Riksberg - added by Hans W.

    Vänerleden meets Götacanalleden at Riksberg - added by Hans W.

  • Sundown at a campsite near Mariestad - added by Hans W.

    Sundown at a campsite near Mariestad - added by Hans W.

  • Vänerleden - Kinnekulle - added by Hans W.

    Vänerleden - Kinnekulle - added by Hans W.

  • Near Mustadfors - added by Hans W.

    Near Mustadfors - added by Hans W.