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Vänerleden

Vänerleden

The Vänerleden cycle route is about 640 km long and takes you round Sweden’s largest lake. When you cycle on Vänerleden, you will experience Lake Vänern’s finest bathing beaches, world-class culture and exciting natural phenomena.

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Cycle around Sweden's largest lake

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Cycle around Sweden’s largest lake

Vänerleden is a cycle route around Sweden’s largest lake. The route is 640 km long and divided into four stages (which are sub-divided into day stages). Along Vänerleden you will experience Lake Vänern’s finest bathing beaches, world-class culture and exciting natural phenomena.

Stays

Sleep well

There is everything from cosy cabins and campsites to homely bed & breakfasts and luxurious hotels. Many kinds of accommodation are available along the Vänerleden route, and you’re sure to find one to suit your needs and preferences.

See & do

Explore your surroundings

Along the Vänerleden cycle route you will have many opportunities for exciting experiences. These include world-class culture and fascinating natural phenomena, but also countless opportunities to try other activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking or taking a boat to an island in the archipelago.

Food & drink

Eating and drinking

When you need to replenish your energy, you’ll find a wide range of restaurants and cafés along Vänerleden. Fresh fish straight from the lake, a cup of coffee at a cosy farm café, or perhaps a three-course meal at a luxurious town-centre restaurant – the choice is yours.

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