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Trail running on Billingen

Billingen is a perfect place for anyone who loves trail running. Here, small trails, rich in variety, wind through forest, over ridges and down into valleys, ready to be explored in running shoes. Here, the small paths lead to the big adventures. Whether you’re chasing flow on technical sections or taking it slow and steady, there’s always a new loop to discover.

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Ready, set, run!

Before you lace up your shoes, feel free to check whether any event or race is taking place on the trails today. Our exercise and trail tracks are open to everyone, but sometimes you’ll be sharing the course with runners going full speed toward new records.

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Trailspåret

The trail starts alongside the other tracks at the stadium, but quickly leads you out onto smaller paths with a more untrodden feel. Despite the proximity to fitness and cycling tracks, the sense of deep forest is never far away.

The first three kilometres are gently rolling terrain, before you leave the plateau and head down the slope. Here, a fast downhill section awaits, followed by running along the hillside with a vast view. Then the elevation needs to be won back – in one sustained climb.

The surface varies from fast sections to more technical and rough stretches, so whatever you enjoy, there’s something for you along the way. The finish around Indiansön is fast, and soon you’re back where you started. Perhaps another lap?

Trailspåret is marked with reflectors – perfect for a run with a head torch.

Length: 5.4 km
Start & finish: Billingens fritidsområde
Difficulty: Moderate
Reflectors: Yes
Winter: No, the trail crosses ski tracks

 

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Trollstigen

Trollstigen is an easily accessible trail in three sections that offers trail running through Billingen’s most dramatic surroundings. Here you run on narrow paths through forest, past scree slopes, historical sites and magnificent views.

Along the way you pass, among other things, Rhododendrondalen (the Rhododendron Valley) and the impressive diabase columns at Ryds grottor. The terrain is varied and challenging, with climbs up onto the plateau and running along Billingen’s steep edge.

Trollstigen comes in three varieties  where you can choose the distance as you go, but all of the route offers the same experience of changing natural environments and elevation.

Want to know more about the trail? Read the trail guide for Trollstigen.

Length: 12.4 km (blue) · 8.1 km (pink) · 2.6 km (yellow)
Start & finish: Billingens fritidsområde
Difficulty: Moderate

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Getaloven

Getaloven offers trail running along Billingen’s southern slope, an adventure where nature surrounds you, on paths that alternate between easy-running sections and steep challenges. Here you run through flowering meadows, past babbling brooks and with views over the Skaraborg plain.

The trail passes through Våmbs ängar, and in spring the air is filled with wild garlic while the cherry trees blossom. The surface varies from fast sections to more technical paths, so grippy shoes are an advantage. Don’t miss Skultorps Nabbe and Siggefallet, two highlights along the way.

Getaloven is part of the longer Billingeleden trail and can easily be combined with additional loops.

Want to know more about the trail? Read the trail guide for Getaloven.

Length: 13 km
Start & finish: Several possible starting points with good bus connections and parking. Recommended start is Klasborg/Våmbs ängar.
Difficulty: Moderate

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Bergaklivet

Bergaklivet offers trail running through Billingen’s northern slopes, a varied loop with both flowy sections and more rolling terrain. Starting from Karlsfors gård, you quickly reach Silverfallet, which cascades down the mountainside and sets the tone for the run.

You continue on paths through deciduous woodland, pastures and flowering meadows, with views and nature experiences that give extra energy along the way. In spring, the cherry trees blossom at Lycke-Lilla Höjen and the wild garlic fills Melldalaskogen with its scent.

The trail is well marked and easy to reach by both bus and car. A good starting point is Karlsfors gård, where there are service facilities and you can enjoy a Swedish fika after the run.

Want to know more about the trail? Read the trail guide for Bergaklivet.

Length: 19 km
Start & finish: Several possible starting points with parking and bus access. Recommended start is Karlsfors gård. Arvidstorp and Högsböla ängar are also close to the trail.
Difficulty: Moderate

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Billingeleden

This section follows Billingeleden from Lerdala up towards Billingen, a varied run through meadowland and both deciduous and coniferous forest. The terrain alternates between flat sections and more rolling stretches, giving a nice rhythm to the run.

In late spring and summer, the path is lined with fragrant wild garlic. A perfect spot to slow down, take a break and enjoy the view.

One of the highlights along the way is Ryds grottor, a dramatic mountain crevice where diabase columns have slid away from the rock face, creating an imposing stone landscape.

Billingeleden is 57 kilometres in total and divided into several stages, equally enjoyable to run as to hike.

Want to know more about the trail? Read the trail guide for Billingeleden.

Length: 22 km
Start & finish: Start in Lerdala (Källbacka), finish at Billingens fritidsområde
Transport: Bus 614 from Skövde centrum to the start
Difficulty: Easy

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Ramlaklevrundan

Ramlaklevrundan offers 21 scenic kilometres through lush deciduous forest, open meadows and views that give your step additional spring. You run on varied surfaces, from gravel roads to paths and meadows, past lakes, cherry trees and through Höjentorps beautiful nature reserve.

A short detour takes you to the Höjentorp castle ruins, and at Ramlaklev the sweeping vistas of Hornborgasjön and Kinnekulle await you. The trail is part of Billingeleden and is easy to reach by bus.

A good starting point is Varnhem, where you’ll also find a café, water and toilet facilities.

Want to know more about the trail? Read the trail guide for Ramlaklevrundan.

Length: 21 km
Start & finish: Start in Varnhem or at Ljungstorps bygdegård. Both are easily reachable by bus and offer parking near the trail.
Difficulty: Moderate

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Flämsjön runt

A cosy loop at the western foot of Billingen with relaxed running in a beautiful environment. Here you run through woodland and pastures with large oaks and a clear sense of cultural landscape.

The terrain is gentle, but the experiences are all the richer. You cross bogs on boardwalks, move through a shifting landscape and pass the Remningstorp arboretum, where you can see trees from across the northern hemisphere. On the eastern side of the lake, you follow a stretch of gravel road before the loop is complete.

Fancy an extra break? A lovely bathing spot awaits at the finish.

Want to know more about the trail? Read the trail guide for Flämsjön runt.

Length: 9.8 km
Start & finish: Flämslätts stift- och kursgård
Difficulty: Easy

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Höjentorps slottsruin

Starting from the Höjentorp castle ruins, a varied loop through the nature reserve awaits you, in a landscape that feels almost jungle-like. Here you run through dense deciduous forest with towering leafy canopies and a rich flora of oak, elm and hazel.

In spring, wood anemones, wild garlic and orchids bloom, and along the way you pass several beautiful lakes. This rolling stretch offers both a good workout and a rich nature experience in one of Billingen’s most distinctive areas.

Want to know more about the loop? Read more at Trailrunning Sweden.

Length: 6.3 km
Start & finish: Höjentorps slottsruin
Difficulty: Moderate

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Fun races in Skövde

Ready to push your limits and find the next level? On Billingen, races await that challenge both legs and grit – through technical trails, fast sections and views that refresh you when you need it the most.

Here we’ve gathered annual races such as Billingen Trail, X-trail Challenge and Hagenloppet, along with more challenges throughout the year. Perfect if you want a clear goal and a starting line to look forward to. If you want to keep track of what’s happening right now, check the events calendar.

See fun races in Skövde

Tips!

More trails await. At Trailrunning Sweden you’ll find films, GPX files and more detailed information about the loops on Billingen, and even more adventures to discover.

View loops at Trailrunning Sweden
Last updated on: 16 April 2026