Runt Vätternleden

If you love cycling and want to enjoy breathtaking natural scenery, this is the perfect route for you. The 420 km long journey takes you through cities, towns, and magnificent landscapes, often with stunning views of Lake Vättern. You can start your ride anywhere along the route.

Attractions and points of interest around the lake

The cycle route is well-marked with blue signs and passes through smaller towns such as Hjo, Habo, Vadstena, and Askersund. Along the way, you can visit famous landmarks like:

• Ellen Key’s Strand
• Omberg Nature Reserve
• Övralid
• Lake Tåkern

As you pass Gränna, you can:

• Watch traditional polka candy being made
• Visit Grenna Museum, which tells the fascinating story of Andrée’s Arctic expedition
• Take the ferry to Visingsö for further exploration

In Huskvarna, stop by the Husqvarna Museum to learn about the company’s long history. Kroatorpet is a perfect spot for a coffee break while enjoying the lake view.

When reaching Jönköping, the largest city along the route, you might want to stay overnight and visit attractions such as:

• Stadsparken (City Park)
• The Matchstick Museum
• The city’s lively cultural and entertainment scene

Accommodation along lake Vättern

Around Jönköping, some accommodations specifically cater to cyclists, including:

• Scandic Elmia
• Gyllene Uttern
• Västanå Slott

These locations offer secure bike parking and provide tools for basic repairs.

There are plenty of accommodation options around the lake, but these have a particular focus on cyclists.

Experience the journey

The route mainly consists of small, low-traffic roads, with approximately 75% paved surfaces.

While some sections take you further inland due to a lack of suitable roads, others bring you so close to the lake that you could almost dip your toes in the water while cycling.

The route offers a mix of charming villages, breathtaking landscapes, and unique attractions.

Vätternrundan – the world’s largest recreational cycling event

The famous Vätternrundan, the world’s largest cycling event, follows parts of the Runt Vätternleden route.

Held annually in June, Vätternrundan starts and finishes in Motala and is a key part of "En Svensk Klassiker", a Swedish endurance sports challenge.