Brandberget Viewpoint – Bengtsfors Double Lock loop from Bengtsfors

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Sweden

Västra Götaland

Bengtsfors

Brandberget Viewpoint – Bengtsfors Double Lock loop from Bengtsfors

Moderate

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Brandberget Viewpoint – Bengtsfors Double Lock loop from Bengtsfors

03:10

11.7km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.81 km

Brandberget Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice even in winter! Still accessible with the right equipment. We had about 20 cm of snow on the way

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6.08 km

Höljerud Shelter and Dam

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Calm vs. ferocity

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6.56 km

Riverside Shelter and Outdoor Toilet

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I particularly like the original toilet block.

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6.84 km

View of the rapids and lock house

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Fascinating to see the dynamics of the water here!

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7.04 km

View of the Lake

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Nice place for a break and a refreshing swim.

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7.16 km

Lakeside Swimming and Picnic Area

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Here there are benches, a toilet and direct access to the water. Camping possible for one night.

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9.47 km

Waterfall at the Village Entrance

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During our visit, the waterfall was more of a trickle, despite the rain in the last few days…

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10.2 km

Bengtsfors Double Lock

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You can also quickly pass the two locks by canoe via the shore path if you don't want to wait that long....

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11.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

4.33 km

1.46 km

913 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

3.79 km

1.47 km

1.46 km

478 m

389 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

13°C

5°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

October 11, 2024,109 Bengtsfors🇸🇪, Runde um den Bengtsbrohöljen

After the short trip "108" in the morning, a longer↔️ hike 🎒 followed in the afternoon. We started this from Bengtsfors🏘️⛰️, a town in the Swedish🇸🇪 province of Västra Götalands län🗺️ and the historical province of Dalsland, which is also located in the region with the most lakes in Sweden🇸🇪. The goal🏁 of the tour was the lock1️⃣8️⃣ behind the …

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July 4, 2022,Wanderung Bengtsfors Höljerudsforsanas Naturreservat Dalslands Kanal

See: vandringsland.se/braumlnda-berget.html (approximately, part was impassable)

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June 4, 2025,🇸🇪 Bengtsfors - Brandberget - Dalslandkanal

Today, Bengtsfors was our destination. After a visit to Halmens Hus, the Straw Hat Museum (the straw hat was apparently "invented" here), we set off on the "Brandberget Loop." First, we headed out of town and climbed about 100 meters through the forest. We were rewarded with a magnificent view and 20 minutes of rain... At the Höljerudsforsana lock, the …

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