Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal – Borensberg Manual Lock loop from Berg

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Linköping

Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal – Borensberg Manual Lock loop from Berg

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Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal – Borensberg Manual Lock loop from Berg

06:16

80.4km

280m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 97 m for 14 m

After 20.7 km for 22 m

After 44.9 km for 12 m

After 80.4 km for 14 m

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103 m

Bergs Slussar, Göta Canal

Highlight • Monument

Bergs Slussar is the Göta Canal's largest flight of locks and one of Sweden's most famous engineering structures. The imposing lock system, almost a kilometer long, is a well-visited attraction …

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3.75 km

Göta Canal

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Bumped into the Göta Canal more or less by chance on our bike tour through Sweden and cycled along the shore for two days. There are 58 locks, 50 bridges, …

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16.4 km

Bergs Herrgård at Göta Canal

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Bergs Herrgård, overlooking the Göta Canal near Linköping, is a historic manor that blends elegance with nature. Built in the 18th century as a noble residence, it now welcomes visitors …

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19.6 km

Motala ström

Lake

20.6 km

Borensberg Manual Lock

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In summer, thousands of boats pass through the locks of the Göta Canal. Here you can experience the spectacle, when enormous volumes of water flow into one of the 58 …

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40.8 km

Motala Harbor

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The small but beautiful harbor of Motala is located right next to the Motor Museum, a restaurant, and a hotel. There's always something going on and something to admire here.

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45.0 km

Borenshult Locks

Highlight • Monument

In May, there doesn't seem to be much going on. We were lucky that a ship wanted to bridge the 15m difference in height with the five locks. The wait was worth it!

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59.8 km

The Motala Ström in Borensberg

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In Borensberg, the Göta Canal meets the Motala Ström, creating a picturesque setting where water and history intertwine. This is one of the few sections of the canal without a …

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66.6 km