Discover the beautiful hiking trails in Bohuslän, with a great choice of walks both around islands and along stretches of the Kuststigen Coastal Path. You’ll find 11 tips for coastal walks below.
The Dyröleden
This 5 km trail around the island of Dyrön is the perfect way to experience Bohuslän’s gorgeous scenery. The trail is demanding in parts, because despite its small size there are some quite hilly crags on the island. The views along the way are fantastic, expecially overlooking the Marstrand Fjord.
- Just ten metres from the sea on Dyrön’s south coast lies the island’s sauna, which can be booked online.
- Enjoy typical west coast flavours at restaurant Trålverket on the island.
- If you want somewhere to stay, head over to the neighbouring island of Tjörn and book yourselves in to Salt & Sill, Klädesholmen – Sweden’s first floating hotel.
Marstrand and Koön
On this trail around Marstrand you can take in the glorious scenery and fascinating history of this island. Walk through the Smugglarrännan (Smuggler’s Tunnel) and enjoy the view of the mighty Carlsten Fortress crowing the island.
Koön is the island the southern half of the town of Marstrand is on, and has three trails with different difficulty levels (the longest is 5 km). Wander over the rocks, stop at BBQ areas, check out the old cannon defences and enjoy the view of Pater Noster lighthouse and the island of Åstol.
- Both lunch, afternoon tea or dinner is served at Ottos Vardagsrum & Kök in Marstrands Havshotell, and it can be combined with a morning, lunch or evening spa session. You can also book rooms there.
Family friendly walking trail.
Tofta nature reserve
Tofta nature reserve between Kungälv and Marstrand has a selection of varied and easy hikes over rocks and coastal meadows, from 1.5 to 4.5 km long. You can enjoy a refreshing dip or just drink in the lovely sea views.
The Koster Islands
Off Strömstad lie the scenic Koster Islands, which are largely nature reserves. The two main islands, North and South Koster, are perfect for exploring on foot along paths and marked trails. On North Koster there are two waymarked circular walks (4 km and 3.5 km) meandering through the island’s varied natural landscapes . On South Koster colour-marked walking trails lead both around and over the whole island.
- At Kläpphagen on South Koster, you can enjoy a coffee or some food.
- Naturum Kosterhavet on South Koster is a manned nature centre, with exhibitions, interactive experiences, film screenings and different activities.
Family friendly walking trails.
Ramsvikslandet
Hiking in the Ramsviklandet Nature Reserve, also known as the Kingdom of the Rocks, with its open rocky landscapes, heaths, meadows and wetlands, is spectacular. The main hiking trail is part of the Kuststigen Coastal Path and stage 5 of the Soteleden, and there are other circular walks of 1.5 – 15 km.
- Rest your legs and have something to eat at Ramsviks Stugby, or buy a packed lunch (until 1 Oct). Book a night in one of their cabins so you can stay a bit longer and explore more of the area.
Kuststigen Coastal Path: Nordens Ark Zoo-Lyckan, stage 17
In Sotenäs the Kuststigen shares the same route as parts of the Soteleden. Stage 17 of the Kuststigen, 7.5 km long, starts at Nordens Ark Zoo and goes alongside the Åbyfjord, by the animal enclosures, and on to Rödsberget where there’s a shelter and rest area with a magical view of the fjord.
- Back in Lyckan enjoy a well earned fika at Lyckan’s wood fired oven bakery before you take the bus back. Plan your trip on Västtrafik’s travel planner, from the Lyckan bus stop.
- Nordens Ark Zoo has both a restaurant and hotel for anyone wanting to stay the night.
