Hiking on the Vara Plain

Walking just outside the castle gate

Directly outside the castle gate, there are several walking trails to discover that lead you into the forest and through the fresh air of the Vara Plain.

Littorin's Trail

‍‍Enjoy an approximately 40 minute walk around the castle with the whole family. The Littorin trail is about 3.7 km and meanders in the fine nature outside the castle gates. The trail has good terrain with gravel road, asphalt and tractor road and starts at the yellow stone barn next to the castle, then follow green marking.

‍‍Bjertorp Trail

‍Discover the nature around the castle with history and exercise along the way. The Bjertorp trail takes about 1.5 hours to hike, alternatively you can make it an excursion and stop at carefully selected barbecue/picnic spots along the trail. The Bjertorp trail has varied terrain and can be challenging for younger people, it stretches in forest, dirt road and kalhygge. The trail is 5.0 km and starts from the yellow stone barn next to the castle, then follow the red marker.

Excursion destinations

Kinnekulleleden

Scenic plateau mountain overlooking Lake Vänern. The Kinnekulleleden trail on its 45 kilometers offers a varied nature with lush deciduous forests, flower-rich pastures, enchanted spruce forests and cozy cliffs for coffee breaks and swimming. The trail winds up on the plateau mountain Kinnekulle, which is just over 300 metres high. Here we recommend a visit to Lookout Tower on Högkullen. From here, in clear weather, you can look out and enjoy a magnificent view of Läckö Castle and Lake Vänern. On the edge of spring, the Martorps waterfall gushes heavily over the limestone formations and in early summer the ground is covered with white flowering frame bulbs in the Munkänkarna nature reserve, like a fairytale world.

Oltorp Outdoor Recreation Area

Just a few minutes from the castle in Oltorp you will find a nice cultural walking trail of 10 km, through settlements and forests, on which you can walk, run or cycle.

Hiking Package with Picnic

Combine fresh air and bustle with a luxurious castle stay. With our hiking package You will have a lunch bag with you on the trip and in the evening enjoy a dinner at the castle.

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