The Gotaleden Trail
STARTING POINT
Göteborg
FINISH POINT
Alingsås
DURATION
6 days / 5 nights
SEASON
From April to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 739€/person
- Wander through the forests and lakes of Delsjön and Säveån Nature Reserves
- Explore charming historic towns like Jonsered and Alingsås
- Relax in cozy B&Bs and quaint hotels along the trail
- Discover the unique Hillefors grit mill nestled along the scenic Säveån River.
- Enjoy the smooth and well-maintained paths outside Göteborg
- Admire panoramic views from the scenic heights of Mt. Getryggen
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
The Gotaleden Trail winds through a rich tapestry of green fields, dense forests, tranquil lakes, and charming villages, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a blend of nature and comfort. The smooth and well-maintained paths of southern Sweden, just outside Göteborg, ensure a relaxing journey with gentle elevation changes.
As you traverse the Gotaleden Trail, you’ll encounter a diverse array of landscapes. Dense forests give way to open meadows, while the trail occasionally skirts the shores of tranquil lakes. The lush greenery of the Delsjön and Säveån Nature Reserves adds a touch of wilderness to the experience.
The trail also brings you into the heart of several quaint towns and villages. Historic towns like Jonsered and Alingsås provide a glimpse into Sweden’s rich cultural heritage, with well-preserved buildings and charming streets lined with cafés. The accommodations along the way are cozy and comfortable, ranging from B&Bs to quaint hotels.
One of the standout features of the Gotaleden Trail is its accessibility. While the distances between stops are long, the option to shorten your journey using trains and buses allows you to tailor the experience to your preferences.
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable hike, we take care of all the logistics, including booking your accommodations and providing detailed route information, GPS navigation, and a comprehensive travel booklet. Our support service is also available to assist with any needs along the way to make your journey as comfortable and hassle-free as possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
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On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.
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