Gaddis Trail
Vänersborg

A hike along water and mountains!

Quick facts

Length: 6.5 km
Difficulty: Mixed terrain
Nearest parking: Gaddesanna parking (find on Google Maps)

The Gaddesanna Loop Trail is a longer hike where you walk partly along the water and partly through lush forest. Most of the trail is relatively easy terrain, but some sections include elevation changes and steeper parts. There are no prepared shelters or barbecue areas along this trail, but it is easy to sit down and rest in nature.

Along the way you will find beautiful viewpoints, botanical sights, and limestone quarries.

Starting from the Gaddesanna parking area, you can also take a swim in Lake Vänern after your hike – a refreshing dip in the summer or perhaps a winter swim.

You can also park and start the hike at Ekebacken or at the Hallsjörakan parking area.

Buy the Halle-Hunneberg Ecopark hiking map

Would you like to explore more of Halle-Hunneberg Ecopark? We recommend buying the official hiking map of the mountains. It includes information about the 15 different trails available in the area. The map shows the difficulty level, trail length, and nearby fire pits and shelters.

In addition to hiking information, the map also includes interesting tips on things to see and do on Halleberg and Hunneberg.

The map is available for purchase at Halle-Hunneberg Infocenter, Trollhättan Tourist Office, and Vänersborg Tourist Office, and costs 100 SEK. You can also order the map online; then it costs 100 SEK + shipping.

Order the map online

The Ecopark, the Right of Public Access, wildlife, and fire safety

Special rules apply within Halle-Hunneberg Ecopark, and an overview can be found here. Remember that the area is full of wildlife such as moose, beavers, and other animals. Also keep in mind that spring is the nesting season for animals and birds, so please be considerate and respectful of nature.