Borgvik – Karlstad verified
This bicycle route has undergone a special certification by the Swedish Transport Agency, which certifies that the path is of high quality, has clear signage and is safe for traffic. There is also a wide range of experiences and services along the trail. verified
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Low traffic road
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Unionsleden is marked with red signs along the road. You can download a digital map in your smartphone.
From Borgvik, it is nice cycling in a rural landscape. It goes a little up and down partly on gravel roads. At Hasseldalen it is nice to stop for a bath. Furthermore, it goes steadily upwards partly on slightly trafficked roads and partly on gravel roads.
As you approach Karlstad, the landscape changes and it becomes much flatter and more open. There are many farms along the road. Make a stop at Liljenäs farm which has an open summer café. The last part to Karlstad is varied with forestry, country road and gradually denser with buildings. There are nice walking and cycling paths all the way to the center. The tour ends in the square.
Karlstad is a pleasant, suitably large city located where Klarälven meets the lake Vänern. Here there are many hotels, restaurants and other activities that are worth a visit. Feel free to take a trip with the boat buses on the canals in the city. The art gallery Sandgrund with Lars Lerin’s artwork is definitely worth a visit.
Approx 70% asphalt, 30% gravel. 520 altitude meters.
A Part of the Unionsleden
350 km (7 stages) in Innlandet and Viken
