GÖTA CANAL SELF GUIDED HIKING ADVENTURE

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During the 16th century it was suggested that a boat route should be arranged across southern Sweden – from the Baltic Sea in the east to the North Sea in the west. The plans of a canal finally became a reality at the beginning of the 19th century. It took 60,000 men and 22 years to build the Göta Canal. During the 19th century, the canal had a great importance as a transportation route for both passengers and goods. However, eventually the railroads and truck routes took over the roll of the canal. The transportation route instead became one of Sweden’s most visited and most well-known tourist attractions.

Experience the western part of the Göta Canal by foot and boat as you hike from Sjötorp to Karlsborg and enjoy a scenic boat ride on the way back. Hike along the canal's tow path, past quaint villages, beautiful lakes and take in the fresh air and quiet countryside.

Is it for me?
This is a leisurely hiking trip with easy and mostly flat terrain along the canal. Daily hiking distance is between 15-20 km. You set your own pace make as many stops as you like. This route is rated easy but it’s still recommended that you are recreational hiker in reasonably good shape.

Duration:
5 days / 4nights • 3 days of hiking & 1 day by boat.

Departure Dates:
This trip can depart Wednesdays from June 16th to August 19th, 2008

Price:

$805/person

Inclusions:
4 nights of accommodations with bed linens and towels, all meals, maps, route description, transportation by boat across Lake Viken, boat ride from Karlsborg to Töreboda.

Not included:
Transportation to/from Töreboda, pre and post trip hotel accommodations, personal purchases, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages.

Optional Additional Costs:

$265 total - Transfer Töreboda to Sjötorp and luggage transfers.

$295/person - additional night in Töreboda and day in Tiveden National Park

Starting / Finishing Point:

Day 1: Morning in Töreboda / Day 5: Morning in Töreboda.

Accommodations:
2 nights in B&B (cabins or rooms) with private or shared facilities, one night in a hostel with shared facilities and one night in a hotel with private facilities.

Meals:
All meals starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with breakfast on day 5 are included.

Location:
This hiking adventure takes place in southern Sweden, along the famous waterway Göta Canal, which connects the west coast with the east coast through a canal that was built in the early 19th century. The trip starts in Sjötorp and ends in Töreboda, a small community located on the canal. Töreboda can be reached by train from both Stockholm and Gothenburg. A transfer can be arranged from Töreboda to Sjötorp on Day 1.