Ljungleden – A Regional Cycle Route between Gothenburg and Falköping

The Ljungleden stretches from Gothenburg to Falköping and is as convenient for shorter day trips as it is for a longer holiday, with lovely stops along the way. If you need to hire bikes you can book via Evertrek.

8 places to see along the Ljungleden

1. Gothenburg

The Ljungleden starts in Drottningtorget square in the city centre, just outside Gothenburg’s Central Station.  Around the square are several popular hotels in historic buildings, such as the Clarion Hotel Post, Hotel Eggers, Hotel Opera and Hotel Pigalle.

• For inspiration on things to do in Sweden’s second-largest city, visit our page about Gothenburg.

Follow the cycle trail out of town and then along the former railway embankment to Sjövik. When you get to Gråbo the route takes a right turn and continues towards Floda. There’s a square in Gråbo with food shops and cafes if you need an energy top up. 

2. Floda

After about 30 km cycling in a northwesterly direction you’ll get to Floda, where you can stay the night in a cosy glamping tent at Tannery Club, or enjoy a good lunch or fika at Folket på Garveriet before you carry on along the trail. 

3. Nääs Fabriker

There are many reasons to visit Nääs Fabriker. There’s a selection of shops here retailing fashion, home decor, jewellery and gifts. The hotel is situated in a lovely old building that was a cotton mill in the 1800s, and overlooks Lake Sävelången. Relax and soften up tired muscles in the hotel’s Badhus area, with an outdoor hot bubble bath, swimming jetty and sauna. 

• If you’re making a shorter pit stop don’t miss the combined bakery and brewery in the complex, Bröd & Malt.

4. Alingsås

Do you love fika, and would like to know more about the history of Swedish cafes and patisseries? Then you should go on a guided fika tour around the picturesque cobbled streets and quaint inner courtyards of Fika Town Alingsås.

• If you decide to stay over you can book a ready made fika package at Grand Hotel Alingsås. 

5. Dahlbogården

Make a short detour from the trail and book a stay or eat well at cosy Dahlbogården, situated between Alingsås and Vårgårda. Dahlbogården is part of the Taste of West Sweden network, a guide to excellent food places where the focus is on local produce and regional specialities. 

6. Vårgårda

The trail continues along pretty little country roads in beautiful surroundings all the way to Vårgårda. Stop here and explore a bit of Swedish cycling history with a visit to the exhibition about the Fåglum brothers, who won medals in the Giro d’Italia, World Championships and Olympic Games in the 60s and 70s.

7. Herrljunga

After Vårgårda the Ljungleden continues along small winding roads to Herrljunga, where you can stay the night at, for example, Herrljunga Hotell. While you’re in the area don’t miss a visit to Herrljunga Dryckers farm shop, where apart from a wide range of delicious drinks you can also find tasty treats from other local producers. 

If you want more locally produced goodies take a short detour to Alboga Choklad and their artisan chocolate farm shop before you get to Falköping.

8. Falköping

You’ve arrived at the end destination of the Ljungleden, Falköping! Enjoy a good dinner at Teaterbaren and sleep well at historic Mössebergs Kurort, where you can also relax with a swim, sauna and spa treatments. 

Before you leave Falköping you can take the opportunity to buy local cheeses and other deli produce to take home, from Falbygdens Osteria.

From Falköping it’s easy to get the train back to Gothenburg. If you want to continue on two wheels you can follow the Ätradalsleden all the way down to Falkenberg, where you can either take the train or cycle along the Kattegattleden up to Gothenburg. 

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Remember: Always wear a cycling helmet, be considerate in traffic and dress for the weather. Take a water bottle and something to eat in case your energy levels dip. It’s always a good idea to take a repair kit with tools and an extra inner tube in case you get a puncture. 

What is a regional cycle route?

A regional cycle route is especially suitable for a short cycling holiday or day trip. The route should be between 65-200 kilometres and fulfil several criteria according to Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport Administration. The route should, among other things, be safe for cyclists, offer attractive natural surroundings and places to visit , and be well signposted, with clear information including maps and route descriptions.