Friday 7 Aug, 2026

A new cycle path between Gothenburg and Strömstad

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On August 16th, the West Coast Foundation, together with the West Sweden Tourist Board, Southern Bohuslän Tourism, United Bohuslän and the chairmen of the municipal boards from the municipalities concerned, will test cycles., Gothenburg – Ljungskile stage, part of the new West Coast Trail.-We see the opportunity to connect a national cycle route north from the already popular Kattegattleden as a very positive development of cycle tourism in Västra Götaland, says Fredrik Lindén, Western Sweden Tourist Board.

On behalf of the municipal cooperation body Ett Enat Bohuslän and with funding from the Västra Götaland Region, the West Coast Foundation is the lead agency and is working together with, among others, the municipalities concerned and the Tourist Board to realize the dream of a cycle route through Bohuslän. The route will be approximately 250 km long in total on a stretch with good accessibility to public transport. On 16/8, the section between Gothenburg and Ljungskile, which is just over 80 kilometers long, will be test cycled!-The West Coast Trail is a welcome addition and a natural continuation of our work to coordinate sustainable and quality assured hiking and cycling trails in Västra Götaland says Linus Kron, Västkuststiftelsen

The West Coast Trail takes you through seven western Swedish municipalities, from Gothenburg to Strömstad via Kungälv, Stenungsund, Uddevalla, Munkedal, and Tanum. Through the west coast's varied landscape from culturally historical farmlands and forests to the sea, the West Coast Trail connects a number of attractions, including Gothenburg, Bohus Fortress, Bohuslän Museum, the world heritage site Tanum rock carvings and Fjällbacka, to name a few.-Everyone who lives in Bohuslän loves Bohuslän and the municipalities' goal is that you should be able to cycle, hike and, as usual, go boating through Bohuslän. It is with pride that I and politicians of all stripes now partially inaugurate this national section, concludes Miguel Odhner, KSO Kungälv / chairman of Ett Enat Bohuslän.

According to the press release

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