Accessible trails in West Sweden

Vänga Mosse outside Borås

The Vänga Mosse nature reserve just north of Borås has a scenic and obstacle free trail along a wooden boardwalk. There’s a rich birdlife in the area, and you might spot black grouse, cranes, herons, and different birds of prey.  

From the car park by the main entrance the accessible trail is located on the flat walkway leading across the wetland. The trail is 1.8 kilometres long and has a picnic spot with tables and chairs. Next to the car park is a bird tower which is also accessible.

A short distance from the trail is Vänga Kvarn café, where you can have a fika or lunch after your walk.

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Västerhavs Promenade in Lysekil, part of the Kuststigen Coastal Path

Rocky shorelines are not usually the easiest places to explore, but in Lysekil a beautifully designed, fully accessible boardwalk makes it possible for everyone to get out among the rocks and breathe in the salty sea air. The path follows the natural contours of the landscape, making it both practical and wonderfully scenic.

Västerhavspromenaden, as this stretch is called, is 1.1 kilometres long and runs between Ålevik and Valbodalen, just north of Lysekil’s centre. Along the way, there are plenty of benches and places to sit, pause, and enjoy the view.

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The trails at Gräne Gruva in Holsjunga

Tucked away in the south of Sjuhärad, Gräne Mine is a fascinating and little-known place with an interesting history, which you can learn more about on site.

Several trails start from the information board by the car park. They follow well-made surfaces suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, although some sections are a little steep. Toppleden (1.8 kilometres) and Järnvägsleden (3.6 kilometres) are the most accessible.

The playful Trollstigen trail (800 metres) is also easy to reach, where children and adults can search for mischievous stone trolls hiding here and there in the forest.

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Tresticklan National Park in Dalsland

Tresticklan National Park is in Dalsland, on the border with Norway. The area is rugged and wild, which usually means large parts are difficult to access. But Tresticklan also has an accessible trail that takes you to a beautiful area of marshland.

Park at the main entrance, also known as Råbocken. There are two accessible composting toilets and benches in the car park. From here, you can follow a wide, easily accessible path 180 metres to an information area, where you’ll find the start of a 240-metre circular trail through the marsh. Halfway along, there’s an accessible picnic table, making it a great place for a fika break.

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Ramhulta waterfall by Lake Lygnern

Near Sätila in Mark municipality, you’ll find Ramhulta, a beautiful waterfall tumbling down into Lake Lygnern. From the car park by the main entrance, a gravel path leads to an accessible viewing platform. There is also a 500-metre gravel path to the waterfall and a firm-surfaced circular trail just over 500 metres long.

Below the waterfall, there is a separate car park for visitors with limited mobility or pushchairs, with a gravel path leading to the base of the falls.

Read more about the trails in the Tillgänglighetsdatabasen (Accessibility database)

Hökensås in Tidaholm

Hökensås Nature Reserve is one of West Sweden’s loveliest forest areas, with open pine heathland and soft, undulating ridges shaped during the Ice Age. There are several lovely routes to explore, all starting from First Camp Hökensås.

The red trail (2 kilometres) and the blue trail (5.5 kilometres) follow wide paths with hard-packed gravel, although there are some narrower sections with roots, stones, and slopes. The longer blue trail passes a picnic area with a table, making it a good place for a fika break along the way.

Read more about the trails in the Tillgänglighetsdatabasen (Accessibility database)

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Tärnstigen on the island of Vrångö, in Gothenburg’s archipelago  

On the island of Vrångö, scenic coastal landscapes are easy to enjoy thanks to an accessible trail. Starting at the fishing harbour on the west side of the island, it’s about one kilometre along firm, even surfaces to the ferry terminal on the other side.

The Tärnstigen trail is around 1.1 kilometres long and follows gravel paths through rocky coastal landscapes, with sweeping views of the sea. While you’re there, we recommend booking dinner at Hamnkrogen Lotsen Fiskeboa. The Västtrafik boat from Saltholmen to Vrångö takes about half an hour.

 (read more about accessibility on Västtrafik’s vehicles).

Read more about the trail in the Tillgänglighetsdatabasen (Accessibility database)

Platåleden trail on Ålleberg hill, outside Falköping

Ålleberg, at 335 metres above sea level, is the highest plateau mountain in the Platåbergens Geopark. It’s a popular spot for gliding, and the Platåleden trail starts near Segelflygmuseet (the Sailplane Museum) on the summit, where you can park.

The trail is 1.9 kilometres long and follows a hard-packed gravel surface suitable for wheelchair users, rollator users, and people with pushchairs. There are some inclines, but in general the trail is flat, with plenty of places to stop and enjoy the view. You’ll find an accessible toilet next to the car park.

Read more about the trail in the Tillgänglighetsdatabasen (Accessibility database)

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Maltes Stig in Munkedal, part of the Kuststigen Coastal Path

Maltes Stig is a beautiful walk along the Saltkälle fjord in Bohuslän. Along the trail, you’ll find a swimming area and a picnic spot with a table. Time your visit for sunset and you can watch the light stretch out in long reflections across the water.

The route follows flat gravel paths with some minor changes in level. The circular trail is 4.5 kilometres long, but for a shorter outing we recommend going to the beach and back. From the car park, it’s just over one kilometre to the swimming area.

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Hofsnäs nature trails by Torpanäset in Länghem

The Torpanäset nature reserve in Tranemo is a tranquil place where you’re never far from Lake Åsunden. The scenery is dominated by deciduous woodland, with many beautiful ancient oaks.

There are several trails here, the shortest of which, a one-kilometre loop, is accessible. The trail sets off from Hofsnäs Herrgård, where you can park and eat a good lunch or afternoon tea. On the other side of the lake stands Torpa Stenhus, a fortified tower house with a history stretching back many hundreds of years.

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The Sundsbyleden, part of the Kuststigen Coastal Trail

This accessible trail runs through Sundsby Nature Reserve on the island of Tjörn. It is one kilometre long and leads from the car park, 600 metres south of Sundsby Säteri, to the Skalgrusgropen shelter before returning along the same route.

The surface is mostly compact gravel, and the trail is surrounded by deciduous woodland. Take the opportunity to stop for lunch or fika at Sundsby Säteri.

Read more about the trail in the Accessibility Database (TD)

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Fontin Nature Reserve, a part of the Bohusleden

This easy, accessible route takes you through Fontin Nature Reserve in Kungälv. The trail is around one kilometre long and loops around the little lake Svarte Mosse on a gravel path.

The path starts and ends at Kotten outdoor centre in Fontin, where there is also an accessible jetty with a lovely view of the lake.

Read more about the trail in the Accessibility Database (TD)  

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