Hiking

at Billingen Skövde

Photographer: Tobias Andersson

Hike the Billingeleden trail

Billingeleden offers 57 kilometres of adventure around the whole of Billingen - one of Västergötland's magnificent plateau mountains. The trail winds along mountainsides with miles of views, down through pastures and lush forests, and further across lush limestone plateaus. You don't have to do it all at once - the trail is divided into stages so that you can discover Billingen at your own pace.

Along the way, experiences such as the dramatic diabase columns by the Ryd caves, the rippling Silverfallet waterfall and the fairytale-like Vallebygden, where the cherry trees blossom most beautifully in spring, await you. Don't miss a visit to Varnhem Abbey Church or a refreshing break at one of the small lakes along the trail.

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Hike Trollstigen

Trollstigen is a hike in three stages. The three tours all take you through the unique natural environment of Billingen and you get to experience both cliffs, historical sites and wonderful views. All three tours follow the same route for the most part and you can choose whether you would like a short walk, a slightly longer adventure or a proper day trip.

💛 Yellow 2.6 km – Along the yellow trail there are fun activities and quests for all children who would like an adventure along their hike.
💗 Pink 8.1 km
💙 Blue 12.4 km

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Getaloven

Experience the Getaloven hiking trail, which offers 13 kilometres of hiking on the southern slope of the Billingen plateau in Skövde. Here, steep mountain climbs are interspersed with waterfalls, a ridge and the occasional viewpoint with magical views of the Skaraborg plain.

Bergaklivet

The Bergaklivet hiking trail is a 19-kilometre hike on the Billingen plateau mountain, which offers expansive views, lush ramson forests and flowering meadows in a rolling, beautiful landscape.

The Killingarundan

Let this hiking trail take you on an exciting day trip where you will learn more about why the Billingen plateau mountain is so important those who live nearby. Killingarundan is a hiking trail in Skövde that takes you around an active quarry, through older mining areas and along an old railway embankment.

Karlsforsrundan

Fancy a day trip? Let the Karlsforsrundan hiking trail take you through Billingen's deciduous forest and experience the beautiful plateau mountain landscape, waterfalls and layers of rich history.

Ramlaklevrundan

Ramlaklevrundan is a varied trail through the plateau mountain landscape that offers magical forests, breathtaking views at the Ramlaklev lookout point and a rolling landscape as the trail takes you through the Höjentorp nature reserve. Here you will pass forest lakes and cherry trees before walking towards Varnhem and its abbey church. Parts of the trail run parallel to the longer Billingeleden trail, which takes you on a multi-day hike on the mountain.

Stay longer and experience more!

Extend your stay and book an overnight stay on the mountain.

Choose between a hotel room or a cabin with hiking trails right on your doorstep, or accommodation close to the centre just a short bus ride from the mountain. Stay longer and experience more of Billingen!

Accommodation

Enjoy great food on the hill

Staying active requires energy, and Billingen offers plenty of options to refuel. Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast, a delicious lunch, a relaxing dinner, or just a quick snack, you'll find something to satisfy your cravings.

Food and drinks

Hiking in Skaraborg

So close, yet so different. Within 1 hour's drive you can experience everything from the Lake Vänern archipelago and coastal landscapes to a plateau mountain and rolling eskers. Lace up your shoes, head out on foot and experience the tranquillity.

Hiking in Skaraborg