LAKE VÄTTERN SELF GUIDED BIKING ADVENTURE
In the south-western part of Sweden, you’ll find its second largest lake—Lake Vättern—with its fertile shoreline and surrounding farmlands. This area offers a wonderful environment for biking adventures, with quiet country roads, sleepy towns and many hidden lakes and old mansions. Our bicycle route takes us from the beautiful lake front town of Motala through the countryside surrounding the northern part of the lake. Passing several small villages and towns along the way as well as Tiveden National Park, you make your way around the lake to the town of Karlsborg, where you take a boat ride back to Motala.
Is it for me? 
This bicycle trip offers a rolling landscape with some climbs and descents as well as a mix of paved and gravel roads. Average daily distance is between 25-45 km per day. You set your own pace make as many stops as you like. This route is rated moderately challenging and it’s recommended that you are recreational bicyclist in reasonable shape.
Duration:
6 days / 5 nights • 5 days of biking
Departure Dates:
This trip will not be offered in 2006 due to a change in the boat traffic accross Lake Vättern. We're hoping to be able to offer this trip again in 2007.
Price:
Inclusions:
5 nights of accommodations, all meals (lunch day 1 to breakfast day 6), maps and route description, and bicycle rental (including panniers and helmet). Luggage transfers can be arranged for an additional fee.
Starting / Finishing Point:
Day 1: Motala / Day 6: Motala Accommodations:
You’ll stay in quaint and comfortable mansions, B&B’s and cabins along the way. Some offer private facilities, others offer shared facilities.
Meals:
Lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 6 is included. You'll enjoy typical Swedish cuisine and local specialties, along with picnic lunches.
Rental Bikes:
A quality 7-speed hybrid bike is included, as well as panniers and helmet. |
