Vandra i Valle - Hiking in Valle
Skara
Towards the western slope of Mount Billingen, the inland ice left behind the distinctive Valle area—a lake‑rich, gently undulating, came landscape. In this varied terrain, the hiking trails wind through meadows, pastures, and fields, and you’ll pass through broadleaf woodland with views over countless lakes.
Trails in a changing landscape
On the western side of the Billingen plateau lies the beautiful Valle area, featuring over 60 km of waymarked trails. The region contains numerous nature reserves, famous for their many cherry trees that bloom for a couple of weeks each May.
The paths traverse a shifting, fairytale‑like scenery, sometimes with grazing animals nearby. Certain sections may require boots or wellies during wetter seasons. Most routes are rated easy to moderate in difficulty. At a leisurely pace, you can cover about 3-5 km in an hour.
Several route options
Valle offers seven different tour suggestions, ranging from 2 km to 9 km. You can also combine these into a longer hike—because all the trails are interconnected! The longer Billingeleden also passes through the area.
1 - Flämsjön runt (Around lake Flämsjön) ca 9 km
2 - Jättadalen ca 5 km
3 - Torp ca 3 km
4 - Höjentorp ca 3 km
5 - Drottningkullen 2-3 km
6 - Ökull ca 4 km
7 - Ljungstorp ca 4-5 km
8 - Ramlaklevrundan ca 21 km
The number in front of each trail represents the trail number in the printed map.
Diverse Nature
The hiking trails in Valle pass through ever‑changing landscapes. In Jättadalen you walk along the cliff edge and towering diabase columns; in Höjentorp the ground turns white with wild garlic blossoms in early summer; and from Bockaskede Ridge you have views toward the neighboring mountain Kinnekulle. Most striking of all are the tens of thousands of cherry trees that bloom here for a couple of glorious weeks in May—don’t forget your picnic basket, as there are plenty of beautiful spots to stop and dine.
Photographer: Patrik Borgehard
Make a stop along the way
Close to the trails you’ll find several charming accommodations. Why not spend the night at Fredriksons Vilt, Vin & Pensionat, enjoy a comfortable hotel stay at Flämslätt Stifts‑ och Kursgård, or rest in a cozy hostel bed at Klostergårdens Vandrarhem, which also offers views of Varnhem’s majestic abbey church? For more lodging tips in Valle, click here: Accommodation in Valle
Photographer: Jonas Ingman
Fact about the trail
Length:
There are over 60 kilometers of marked walking trails in Valle, all connected to eachother. Circuits vary from 2-21 km.
Approximate times:
Around tree days or 1-5 hours per circuit
Think about:
It is only permitted to park in designated parking areas, for safety and to ensure that emergency vehicles can pass through unimpeded.
If your chosen parking spot is full (which often happens in May), please move on—there are plenty of beautiful places to discover! The area is usually quieter early in the morning and on weekdays.
Marking:
The walking trails in Valle are marked with orange.
The trail Flämsjön runt is marked with blue markings with a white cherry blossom and the text VALLE - FLÄMSJÖN RUNT.
The walking trail Ramlaklevrundan is marked with blue markings with a white cherry blossom and the text VALLE - RAMLALKEVRUNDAN.
Level of difficulty:
Easy-hard. The trails go on forest paths, gravel roads, forest roads and sometimes through pastures with grazing animals. Some of the trails (in the eastern part of Valle) ar partly steep while going up the table mountain Billingen.
How to get here:
Valle is located west of the table mountain Billingen, in the middle of Skaraborg. The area is located in between Skara and Skövde.
Facts about the trails
Length: 60 km in total, divided on several shorter tours
Tidsåtgång: 3 days or 1-5 hours per tour
Difficulty: easy-difficult
Terrain: forest paths, gravel roads and forest roads. Sometimes through pastures. Sometimes steep.
Skara kommun
Södra kyrkogatan 2
532 30 Skara
Phone: +46 511-32000
E-mail: upplevskara@skara.se
Website: upplevskara.se
