Gåseborg iron age hillfort – Lake Mälaren viewpoint loop from Järfälla

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Sweden

Stockholm

Järfälla

Gåseborg iron age hillfort – Lake Mälaren viewpoint loop from Järfälla

Moderate

hikers

Gåseborg iron age hillfort – Lake Mälaren viewpoint loop from Järfälla

03:08

11.8km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Görvälns naturreservat

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.50 km

Forest Trail in Görvälns Naturreservat

Highlight • Trail

Forest path, ridable but if youre not very skilled, you have to carry you bike for a few meters here and there.

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3.88 km

Hummelmora Hage

Highlight • Forest

This is a beautiful spot in the Görväln Nature Reserve. Keep your eyes peeled for lapwings near the beach and the gorgeous, pale pink Vätteros flower blooms in spring. The grove is also home to 600-year-old oak trees.

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4.35 km

Sandvik beach

Highlight • Beach

A small sandy beach with a pier and a few chairs to enjoy the view. There’s also a fire pit/grill area, and the spot is suitable for swimming on warm days.

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4.79 km

Gåseborg iron age hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

There are two walls made of piles of stones, delimiting a former viking settlement. There is an explanation sign (only swedish), and you can go through the walls to reach the view on the lake.

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5.84 km

Lake Mälaren viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The View of Lake Mälaren from Görvälns Naturreservat is a breathtaking lookout over the lake, surrounded by forest trails, perfect for hiking, photography, or simply soaking in the serene Swedish landscape.

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7.10 km

Lövstabadet

Beach

7.82 km

Lövsta Exercise Trail Parking

Highlight • Parking

Park at Lövstaspåret to start your adventure on the Lövsta exercise trail or enjoy some outdoor sports. The Lövsta trail is 3.2 km long and fully lit, making it perfect for a run or walk at any time of day.

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