The Beach walk – 5 km
Lidköping
The beach walk in Lidköping stretches from the small boat harbor and Framnäs beach park along Lake Vänern through Tofta and up to Giacomina. The walk offers several opportunities to connect with the lake, as it follows the shoreline almost the entire way. The path leads you down to small bathing beaches where you can take a dip or enjoy a picnic on the beach.
Quick Facts
Length: approx. 5 km one way
Time required: approx. 60 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy, with a moderate section at the end
Terrain: Asphalt, gravel roads, and paths
Amenities: Café, restaurant
The walk offers a variety of environments from beaches and swimming areas, open views over Kinneviken with Kinnekulle, areas surrounded with reed, lakeshore forests with high biodiversity, to cliffs and rocks. You walk on gravel paths, asphalt roads, wooden boardwalks in the reeds, stairs, and rocky areas near Giacomina Hill at the end.
The rare Great Reed Warblers nest in the reeds, and marsh harriers and ospreys occasionally visit. The lakeside thickets host both endangered and more common species and provide an important habitat for birds, amphibians, and plants. In the urban area between the boat yard and the campsite, you might spot species like nightingale, rosefinch, water rail, pied flycatcher, lesser spotted woodpecker, greenish warbler, and Eurasian pygmy owl.
The trail passes Framnäs beach park, the Vänern Museum, Framnäs swimming area, Kronocamping, Villabadet, and Skogshyddan . Perfect for taking multiple breaks along the way.
Fact about the trail
Length:
5 km
Marking:
None. Follow occasional signs marked “Strandpromenad” and refer to the trail map.
Level of difficulty:
Easy, turning to moderate near Giacomina Hill and its stairs. The terrain is varied and includes gravel paths, paved roads, small trails, wooden bridges, rocks, and stairs.
Start and end:
Small boat harbor – Giacomina. It's recommended to park in the city center near the harbor and take city bus 9 (Vänerblick – Lidköping Travel Center) back from the Vänerblick stop near the trail’s end.
Destination Läckö-Kinnekulle
Gamla Rådhuset, Nya Stadens Torg
53131 Lidköping
Phone: +46 510 200 20
E-mail: Send e-mail
Website: lackokinnekulle.se