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Västra Götaland

Trollhättan

Hiking loop from Trollhättan

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Sweden

Västra Götaland

Trollhättan

Hiking loop from Trollhättan

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Hiking loop from Trollhättan

02:04

7.40km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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After 247 m for 35 m

After 5.67 km for 78 m

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1.08 km

Trollhättan Waterfalls and Crown Bridge

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Trollhättan was founded on the Göta Älv river at the foot of the mighty Trollhättan Waterfalls. The area around the waterfall, with its crown bridge and locks, offers exciting experiences …

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1.91 km

Trollhättan Hydroelectric Power Station

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Almost like a castle on the lake.

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2.08 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Göta Älv (Pilgrimsleden, Olidan Power Station View)

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A beautiful suspension bridge overlooking the Olidan hydroelectric power station in Trollhättan. Around the bridge are fantastic hiking trails along the river.

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2.16 km

Suspension Bridge Below Olidan Hydroelectric Power Station

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Nice view in both directions. You can see both the hydroelectric power station and the river very well.

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3.06 km

View of the Old Lower Lock Chambers, Trollhättan

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You can still marvel at three generations of locks in Trollhättan today. The first locks were built into the rock between 1793 and 1800. At that time they were considered …

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3.73 km

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4.14 km

View of the Upper Lock Gates, Trollhättan Locks

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The current locks for ships up to 88 m in length were opened in 1916. They run south of the lock staircase from 1844. The lock staircase consists of 3 …

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4.43 km

Trollhätte Canal 1916 Lock Staircase

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The staircase of locks in use today is from 1916. Thousands of pleasure boats and cargo ships pass through it every year. At the top lock is a canal museum.

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4.56 km

Gamle Dal and Old Locks of 1800

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As early as 1800 it was possible to sail past the waterfalls by boat through eight locks (built by Baltzar von Platen). These locks and others from 1844 (built by …

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7.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

1.17 km

534 m

244 m

113 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.45 km

592 m

478 m

300 m

248 m

Elevation

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November 5, 2023,Schweden8 ...Trollhättan und seine Schleusen

Trollhättan - a MUST when visiting western Sweden
There are impressive lock systems and canals to hike through...history comes to life through the many display boards...the connection between Lake Vänner and the Kattegat...locks have been built here for more than 200 years to overcome a total height of 44 meters... .the hike runs along the canals, to great viewing platforms, …

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Hiking loop from Trollhättan

Trollhättan Waterfalls and Crown Bridge

Trollhättan Hydroelectric Power Station

Suspension Bridge Over the Göta Älv (Pilgrimsleden, Olidan Power Station View)

Suspension Bridge Below Olidan Hydroelectric Power Station

View of the Old Lower Lock Chambers, Trollhättan

View of the Upper Lock Gates, Trollhättan Locks

Trollhätte Canal 1916 Lock Staircase

Gamle Dal and Old Locks of 1800

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