Trollstigen
Skövde

Discover the 12.4 km long Trollstigen path. It’s a trail that’s close to the town of Skövde and yet still deep in the middle of Billingen’s forests. You can walk through the picturesque Rhodendron Valley in almost jungle like landscapes below the flank of the plateau. On the way you’ll pass lush pastures and ancient washing stones by the babbling beck.

After a few kilometres walking you’ll reach Billingen’s east flank where you can explore the majestic diabase pillars and admire the stunning view from Ryds caves. There’s also a lovely barbecue area where you can rest weary legs and enjoy the view of the surroundings while you’re eating your picnic lunch.

Replete and rested, continue walking down Billingen’s slopes, where deciduous woodland dominates. You can explore the fanstastic ravines here where weathering has exposed the different layers of rock, and see traces of the old sunken lane that used to lead up the plateau.

On the way back you’ll pass by the popular Skogsmulleriket, a fun centre with woodcraft and nature learning activities for children. The Trollstigen is a new hiking trail, where you don’t just get to experience Billingen’s beautiful and varied scenery, but also to explore its history. The trail is a circular walk that can be split into three circular walks, two shorter ones of 2.6 km and 8,1 km and the whole route of 12.4 kilometres which is perfect for a day hike.

Accommodation, food and swimming pools

The Trollstigen starts from a path right next to Billingebadet, a hydro on Billingen, with a 50 metre pool in a fantastic position overlooking Skövde. You’ll also find a sun deck, and a children’s and a toddler’s pool, all with superb panoramic views of the surroundings. Hotel Billingehus is situated next to the hydro. The hotel is temporarily closed for renovation and planning to reopen early in 2023. Just a stone’s throw from the start of the Trollstigen you’ll find more accommodation in the shape of Billingen’s Cottages and Camping.

You’ll find more suggestions for lovely day hikes in Skaraborg on vandraiskaraborg.se