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Trollhättan

Vänersborg Railway Lift Bridge – Trollhättan Historic Locks loop from Trollhättan

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Sweden

Västra Götaland

Trollhättan

Vänersborg Railway Lift Bridge – Trollhättan Historic Locks loop from Trollhättan

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Vänersborg Railway Lift Bridge – Trollhättan Historic Locks loop from Trollhättan

00:56

14.3km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.55 km for 56 m

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2.08 km

Trollhättan Waterfall and Locks

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Nearby are also the interesting locks, very worth seeing.

The Waserfall is flooded 15 clock, otherwise it is dry. A worthwhile spectacle.

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2.30 km

Trollhättan Church

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The church of Trollhättan, which is right next to the waterfalls, is built in neo-Gothic style and was inaugurated in 1862. The architect was Wilhelm Edelsvärd. The construction was financed …

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4.89 km

Gantry crane at Olidan Power Station

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The building material for the Olidan power plant was delivered on rails. Lowered by crane, turned on a turntable and installed in the power plant.

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5.35 km

Saab Steam Locomotive at Saab Car Museum

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Old steam locomotive in front of the Saab Museum

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8.87 km

Vänersborg Railway Lift Bridge

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The railway lift bridge lifts the track up to 27m high when ships have to pass. A real spectacle!

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9.76 km

Trollhätte Canal Park

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Trollhätte Canal Park is a nice spot to just wander about, watch the boats go along the locks, and take in the scenery. It’s got a really chilled vibe, perfect …

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12.5 km

Elfkungen Steamboat

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Nearby is the Canal Museum. It's worth a visit

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12.6 km

Trollhättan Historic Locks

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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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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

2.52 km

1.88 km

1.74 km

806 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.18 km

2.78 km

2.27 km

587 m

327 m

206 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

14°C

8°C

81 %

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Trollhättan Waterfall and Locks

Trollhättan Church

Gantry crane at Olidan Power Station

Saab Steam Locomotive at Saab Car Museum

Vänersborg Railway Lift Bridge

Trollhätte Canal Park

Elfkungen Steamboat

Trollhättan Historic Locks

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