Accessible Nature Trails

Munch Meadows

Park at the old tourist hotel ruins and follow the road into the enchanting forest. Much of the area’s paths are accessibility-friendly, allowing visitors to venture fairly deep into the green surroundings. Especially beautiful in May and June when wild garlic is in full bloom.
Note: Paths can be very muddy at times, making accessibility limited.

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Villa Giacomania Park

The Villa Giacoating from the 1700s, this park was designed in English style with soft greenery, wide views, and whimsical buildings and bridges. The small pavilion is one example.

Begin at Skogshyddan, which has a large parking lot next to Villaparken and several nearby bus stops. Follow the wide gravel path into the park, keeping right toward the water. Alternatively, use the paved walking and cycling path next to the road, then turn into the park through its grand gates. About 500 meters in, the hill on the left may be challenging. If you stay left, the path continues with stairs. If you turn back here, the route is around  1,3 km.   

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The Healt Trail in Lidköping

An easy accessibility 4 km loop in a pleasant urban setting.  Each kilometer is marked with signs, including on lampposts. Along the way, you pass parks, water, quiet residential areas, and a lively town center.

A suitable starting point is Badhusparken, below the Sparbanken by the Lidan River, where you’ll also find a map sign. The trail can be walked in both directions and is suitable for anyone who wants to get some exercise. In Sweden, the concept is owned by the National Heart and Lung Association, but the local municipality is responsible for creating and maintaining The healt trail.

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Lantgårdsleden, Lidköping

The hiking trail was inaugurated in 2018 and starts from Stadsnära Lantgård in Råda, about 5 km from the center of Lidköping. The Lantgårdsleden trail is 1.7 km long and follows orange markers. 

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Walk around the Lidan River, Lidköping

Park at Nya Stadens Torg in Lidköping and cross the square bridge, then keep right towards the Lidan River. Follow the pedestrian and bicycle path along Lidan all the way to the green-blue bridge, which you use to cross to the other side. After the bridge, follow the road down to the right and continue along Lidan. A suggested detour is into the City Garden, which you’ll pass on the left after the hospital. This area has lovely walking and cycling paths. Then return to the Lidan River and head back toward the square. The loop is approximately 2.5 km, including the detour through the City Garden.

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Exercise Trails

All exercise trails are covered with gravel that is relatively easy to walk or roll on. However, some trails are hillier than others; examples of more uneven terrain can be found in Råda, Järpås, Mellby, and Vinninga. The new trail in Sjölunda has a gently rolling landscape. The remaining trails are relatively flat and accessible. Lidköping Municipality is responsible for maintaining the exercise trails.

The Beach Walk, Lidköping

The Beach walk in Lidköping stretches from the small boat harbor in the town center along Lake Vänern through Tofta and up to Giacomina. The route from the center to Skogshyddan follows both asphalt and relatively easy-to-navigate gravel paths.

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Östra Sannorna, Lidköping

Östra Sannorna is a nature reserve close to the town, featuring walking paths that are accessibility-adapted. It also includes Sandbäcksbadet, a shallow sandy beach ideal for swimming, outings, and picnics. Along the walking path, there are informational signs about the plants and animals found in the reserve. Östra Sannorna is located on the shore of Lake Vänern, east of the Lidköping urban area, between Lidköping and Källby.

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Sörboleden, Lundsbrunn Götene

The first part of the Sörboleden trail in Lundsbrunn is accessibility-friendly. About 200 meters into the trail, you’ll reach a beautiful viewpoint.

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Kinnekulle observation tower, Kinnekulle

The Kinnekulle observation tower on Högkullen is partially accessibility-friendly. However, it is not possible to reach the top of the tower without using stairs. Contact the operators of the tower in advance if you need to drive all the way up to the tower, as this is not usually permitted. The Kinnekulle observation tower is also equipped with an accessible HWC toilet.

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