Overview

Trip overview

Type
Self-guided
Difficulty
Beginner
Accommodation
2 nights
Cycling
20 km
This is a self-guided beginner-friendly cycling holiday. The cycling takes place on gravel in a very safe traffic environment.

Book with Sweden by Bike

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 299 kr)
  • 20% discount in our webshop (single-use coupon)
  • Personal support throughout your booking
Do you have questions about this cycling holiday? Email us.

Practical Info

Before you book

Accommodation
  • Hotel
  • Lugnåsberget Ekohotell
  • Lugnåsbergets Ekohotell
Season
1 May - 30 Sep
Type of cycling
Gravel/Tourcycling
Surface
Gravel
Cycling takes place in a stress-free and very safe traffic environment.
  • Family Friendly
    Cycling packages with accommodation and activities tailored to families with children - fun stops and safe routes for all ages.
  • Culture
    Explore art, historical sites and local traditions - a perfect mix of cycling and cultural experiences.
  • Retreat
    Unwind with peace and quiet - here you'll find cycling tours that combine the soothing power of nature with relaxing accommodation.
We speak
English and Swedish

The plateau mountains that rise out of the Västergötland plain are bursting with exciting stories about the development of the earth, the spread of man in the area and the history of Sweden. In this cycling package, you enjoy quiet bike rides along scenic gravel roads with little traffic and discover Lugnåsberget, one of Västergötland's unique plateau mountains.

Around Lugnåsberget there is an exciting stone history to discover. You cycle at your own pace on winding gravel roads through mighty large forests. At the top of the mountain there is a rich agricultural landscape with plateau mountains in the horizons. Just five kilometers away, the tranquil forest lake Vristulven and historical sights such as an ancient castle, a robber's dwelling and a wolf pit await you. Whether you cycle in spring, summer or fall, you will be greeted by a vibrant and beautiful nature. In spring, the forest smells of wild garlic, hedges and lilacs, while autumn offers vibrant colors and fresh air.

You stay at Lugnåsberget Ekohotell with good standard and comfortable beds. All rooms have a kitchenette where you can cook your own food, private entrance and toilet / shower in the room. After a day on the bike, you can unwind with a relaxing wood-fired sauna. The hotel's breakfast basket includes homemade bread, jam, juice, cold cuts and lots of goodies.

Included

  • 2 nights at Lugnåsbergets Ekohotell (part in double room)
  • Bed linen, towels and final cleaning
  • 2 x organic breakfast basket
  • Bicycle during your stay
  • Access to wood-burning sauna
  • Cycling maps and tour suggestions

Add-on Extras

  • Extra nights, the package is easily supplemented with one or two days
  • Supplement for accommodation in single rooms
  • Dinner at Ekohotellet (ready-made or food basket with ingredients to prepare yourself) with lamb or vegan and vegetarian options

Day 1 - Millstones and a magical view

Lugnåsberget Ekohotell
10 km
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You arrive in the afternoon and check in at Lugnåsberget Ekohotell. In the garden there are beautiful lawns and in the pasture sheep graze. At the reception you will get a short briefing of bicycles and maps.

Today you will cycle to Kvarnstenstorget, a place where millstones were cut and stored. Many stones were left behind in the forests and are still there for us to discover. You cycle on to the beautiful view at Lugnås church. After today's peaceful adventure, a relaxing evening awaits in your comfortable room. As a perfect ending, you can enjoy the warmth of the wood-fired sauna and let the day's impressions sink in.

Day 2 - Lake "Vristulven" and the secret places of the forest

Lugnåsbergets Ekohotell
Breakfast
10 km
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Your organic breakfast basket is available in the breakfast kitchen. Take your time, here you will find homemade bread, jam, seasonal juices, eggs, yogurt and good spreads.

Today you cycle through the beautiful farmland and follow the winding gravel roads down to the magical forest lake Vristulven. Walk along the quiet shore, with the lake on one side and the deep forest on the other - a place of peace and discovery. You'll continue to some of the forest's secret spots, finding your way with the help of the map.

Back at the eco-hotel, you can take a sauna and cook a delicious dinner in peace and quiet. The hosts will tell you where to buy ingredients. Enjoy good food and drink before it's time for a good night's sleep.

Day 3 - Saying Goodbye to a Memorable Journey

Breakfast
Lugnås bicycle package

After a good night's sleep, a delicious breakfast awaits. With many cycling memories in your luggage, you check out from Lugnåsberget Ekohotell. Take the opportunity to visit the Qvarnstensgruvan on the way home. There you can get a guided tour above and below ground. The small café serves homemade buns, waffles, coffee and local ice cream.

Mariestad, Västergötland

Map Plateau Mountains, Ancient Castles and Beautiful Gravel Roads

Travel

Getting Here

Travel with the Kinnekullet train or bus (506). They stop in Mariestad and Lugnås. You can use local transport and travel from the stations to the eco-hotel.

Booking Information

Payment & Cancellation

Payment

Payment is made on site upon arrival. The property will send you a confirmation with all practical information for your stay.

Payment terms for this package:
- Payment is made by invoice to the organizer, no later than 7 days before arrival.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival, refund except for an administration fee of SEK 200.

Price & Booking

Book this trip

2 495 SEK/pers (2 nights)

You will receive your booking confirmation from the organiser with final price and availability.

Accommodation
2 nights
Location
Mariestad
2 495 SEK/pers (2 nights)
Plateau Mountains, Ancient Castles and Beautiful Gravel Roads
2 nights