Borensberg Manual Lock – Göta Canal loop from Borensberg

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Borensberg Manual Lock – Göta Canal loop from Borensberg

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Borensberg Manual Lock – Göta Canal loop from Borensberg

01:43

34.0km

50m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 62 m for 22 m

After 33.9 km for 22 m

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159 m

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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185 m

Göta Hotel

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Small, family-run hotel directly on the Kanala from around the beginning of the 20th century. Lovingly furnished, you can hear the fact that it is a wooden building from around …

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4.32 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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5.53 km

Sörby Bridge and Bridgekeeper's House

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Here you will find the Sörby Bridge and the guard's house from 1927. The original limestone guard's house has not been preserved.

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6.54 km

Göta Canal: Sweden's blue ribbon
A masterpiece of engineering: The Göta Canal connects the Baltic Sea and the Kattegat over 190 km. Locks, bridges, and idyllic landscapes make it the perfect destination for cyclists, hikers, and boaters. 🚲⛵️

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6.80 km

Bridge and Rest Area at Ruda Lock House, Göta Canal

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Small but nice rest area, directly opposite the Ruda lock keeper's house.

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9.12 km

Sjöbacka Drawbridge and Gatehouse

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Rolling bridge and gatehouse near Sjöbacka. A wooden bridge was inaugurated here in 1825, and the electric rolling bridge has been in place since 1954.

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17.0 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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