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Karlsborg Bay – Forsviks Church loop from Karlsborg

Karlsborg Bay – Forsviks Church loop from Karlsborg

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4.7

(3)

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Karlsborg Bay – Forsviks Church loop from Karlsborg

01:41

41.8km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.46 km for 30 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.23 km

Karlsborg Bay

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Nice little town on a tongue of land between Vättern and the much smaller Bottensjön. You should take time for a break and enjoy the view of the bay.

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2.42 km

Rödesund Bridge over the Göta Canal

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The Rödesund Bridge, spanning the Göta Canal at Karlsborg, is one of the most iconic crossings along the waterway. Built in 1931, it replaced earlier wooden bridges and provided a …

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3.90 km

Bottensjön Lake and Karlsborgviken View

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Along Strandvägen you have a beautiful view of Karlsborgviken. There are a few benches where you can take a break.

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4.14 km

Vätternrundan – Karlsborg Depot

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This depot is picturesquely situated next to Karlsborg Fortress and Vättern Beach. Maybe a good place to take a break before continuing your journey.

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16.1 km

Forsvik Lock and Drawbridge, Göta Canal

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A beautiful little ensemble has formed around the intersection of the Göta Canal and the road, and there's always something going on at the lock. Furthermore, Sweden's oldest iron bridge, the old bascule bridge over the canal, is located here.

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26.9 km

Forsviks Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This is a large country style church and worth a visit. Not far from here there is another interesting little forest chapel about 4 km north of Undernäs.

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27.2 km

Red Wooden Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Baulich ganz besondere Kirche! Sehr sehenswert!

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41.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

8.84 km

3.53 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

3.18 km

495 m

123 m

102 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 2 September

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Karlsborg Bay – Forsviks Church loop from Karlsborg

Karlsborg Bay

Rödesund Bridge over the Göta Canal

Bottensjön Lake and Karlsborgviken View

Vätternrundan – Karlsborg Depot

Lake Kyrksjön

Forsvik Lock and Drawbridge, Göta Canal

Forsviks Church

Red Wooden Church

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