The Long Countryside Tour
Lidköping
A cycling tour that takes you past vast open fields, gravel roads, and charming small farms.
Quick facts
Length: 46 km
Time required: 3.5 hours with electric bike. (excluding stops)
Difficulty: Easy to cycle and recommended for those with some cycling experience.
Surface: Low-traffic country roads and gravel roads.
The Long Countryside Tour takes you on an extended ride through Skaraborg’s landscape, with cycling as the main focus. About halfway, you will pass Kristinedal historic old wool mill with a detour of 350 meters. Four kilometers later, there´s a detour to Resville Mathantverk, which has a summer café and a farm shop. Take the opportunity to stop for lunch or dinner at the Lidköping Golf Club restaurant before riding the final kilometers back into Lidköping.
Tip! Download the “Läckö Kinnekulle” app to follow the tour with an interactive map during your ride.
Sights Along the Route
- Hovby Church
- Lilla Labäck
- Kristinedal Mills
- Skallmeja Church
- Lindärva Church
- Sävare Church
Possible Detours
- Resville and Resville Mathantverk, about 2 km one way from the trail
- Kroken’s Alpacas, about 4.5 km one way from the trail
- Lidköping Golf Club, about 1.5 km one way from the trail
Fact about the trail
Length:
46 km
Approximate times:
3,5 hour with electric bike, excluding breaks.
Security:
The route mainly follows low-traffic country roads and gravel roads. In the urban areas of Lidköping and Vinninga, the trail runs on separate pedestrian and bicycle paths. One short stretch that runs on Nya Salebyvägen, which can sometimes be heavily trafficked, including heavy vehicles. Please exercise caution on this part of the route.
Level of difficulty:
Suitable for:
The Long Countryside Tour is easy to cycle and recommended for those with some experience. Older children who are confident cyclists can also ride the route. It is not recommended for families with small children.
Start and end:
Lidköping Travel Center
How to get here:
The tour begins at Lidköping Travel Center. Take the train or bus to start your cycling adventure. Timetables are available at Västtrafik.
Destination Läckö-Kinnekulle
Nya stadens torg, Gamla Rådhuset
531 31 Lidköping
Phone: +46 510 200 20
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