Traffic
Occasionally along a busy road
Elevation Profile
1147 m ascent.
Signage
The Sweden Trail is marked with green signs along the road.
Level
Beginner

Ride Tived–Kristinehamn–Karlstad on your own

The route on your phone

Become a member to use the route with your phone. You can use the app, or open the GPX file in another map app or GPS device.

The journey from Tived to Karlstad on the Sweden Trail takes travelers through a mosaic of deep forests, sparkling waters and historic cities. This part of the trail presents a varied landscape that offers a glimpse into Sweden's diverse and rich cultural heritage.

Tived, with its proximity to the Tiveden National Park, serves as a natural starting point, where the silence and mystery of the forest sets the tone for this stage. The rolling forests and rock formations are not only beautiful to look at, but also offer a wealth of hiking and cycling opportunities for the adventurous.

The journey continues towards Kristinehamn, located on the shores of Lake Vänern. Kristinehamn offers a perfect blend of past and present, with its historic buildings, cultural centers and the impressive "Picasso Chair" sculpture on the shores of Lake Vänern. The town's location on Lake Vänern also makes it a popular stop for those interested in water sports or just wanting to enjoy a quiet walk along the shore.

Finally, the trail leads to Karlstad, known as the 'Sun King' thanks to its high sunshine hours. This lively city at the northern tip of Lake Vänern combines the best of city life with natural beauty. With its boulevards, parks, cafés and cultural venues, Karlstad is a highlight of this stage of the Sweden Trail.

Use the app on your ride

The app is a practical way to use Sweden by Bike on your phone, including routes, favorites and selected membership features.

Elevation (m)
A cycling game inspired by this route

Take a spin in BikeFree

Get a taste of the route in a short, playful cycling game. Follow the bends, take on the hills and discover places along the way.

Start the game

Points of Interest

Missing a place? Suggest it on the map.

Tips and experiences

What would you like to share?

Share tips and experiences from your ride. Tips are reviewed before publication.

Leave your email if we may contact you about your tip. It will not be shown publicly.

Have you cycled here? Share something that was useful to know, such as surface conditions, a good stop, or a section to watch.

Bicycle Maps

  • Cycle map 25 Östra Värmland Närke

    Bicycle map Östra Värmland / Närke

    159 kr

    Printed map · Water-resistant

    Buy Now
  • Cycle map 24 Södra Värmland

    Bicycle map Södra Värmland

    159 kr

    Printed map · Water-resistant

    Buy Now

Help improve this page. Is something missing or out of date?

Suggest a correction

Help Sweden by Bike keep the information up to date. Tell us what needs correcting. Your message is not published.