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Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal – Vreta Abbey loop from Kimstad

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Sweden

Östergötland

Norrköping

Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal – Vreta Abbey loop from Kimstad

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5.0

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Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal – Vreta Abbey loop from Kimstad

05:30

89.4km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 36.5 km for 14 m

After 83.9 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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35.6 km

Carl Johans Lock Staircase (Berg Lock Staircase)

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The lock staircase in Berg is one of Sweden's most spectacular structures. The boats are raised or lowered almost 30 meters via a total of 11 locks.
Carl Johan's locks …

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36.4 km

Göta Canal Monument

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Monument to the construction of the Göta Canal

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36.5 km

Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal

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Bergs Slussar is the Göta Canal's largest flight of locks and one of Sweden's most famous engineering structures. The imposing lock system, almost a kilometer long, is a well-visited attraction …

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37.4 km

Vreta Abbey

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The monastery was Sweden's first nunnery and was established around 1100. The church is one of the most interesting in Sweden and contains numerous medieval gems.

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40.4 km

Svartån River

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The Svartån (Swedish for "black river") is a river in northern Småland and western Östergötland in Sweden.

The river originates near Ormaryd, about 10 km east of Nässjö. From there …

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49.5 km

Cycle Path Ekängen–Linköping

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Cycle path connection between Ekängen and Linköping. Partly spatially separated from the street. Asphalt is great, rolls great ☺️.

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83.9 km

Norsholm Swing Bridge

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The lock is between the railway bridge and a road swing bridge. You can watch the events from the comfort of the lock café

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85.7 km

Motala Ström

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Fantastic view of the Motala Ström. Ideal for a short break.

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89.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.4 km

21.7 km

2.66 km

1.53 km

931 m

200 m

Surfaces

80.0 km

6.87 km

2.39 km

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

22°C

9°C

43 %

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Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal – Vreta Abbey loop from Kimstad

Carl Johans Lock Staircase (Berg Lock Staircase)

Göta Canal Monument

Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal

Vreta Abbey

Svartån River

Cycle Path Ekängen–Linköping

Norsholm Swing Bridge

Motala Ström

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