Lock on the Göta Canal – Sjötorp Locks, Göta Canal loop from Hassle kyrka

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Västra Götaland

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Lock on the Göta Canal – Sjötorp Locks, Göta Canal loop from Hassle kyrka

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Lock on the Göta Canal – Sjötorp Locks, Göta Canal loop from Hassle kyrka

02:21

36.2km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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9.94 km

Göta Canal Cycle Path Entry Point

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Idyllic view and the entrance to the Gothenburg Canal Cycle Route. The large blue sign announces that you're beginning your journey along the canal.

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10.6 km

Sjötorp Lock

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simply beautiful these locks

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11.1 km

Lock on the Göta Canal

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Exciting locks with a few cafes and a few campsites that can always be found along the Göta Canal.

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12.4 km

Sjötorp Locks, Göta Canal

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Typical lock on the Göta Canal with keeper's cottage

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16.5 km

The railway bridge in Lyrestad is a swing bridge that dates back to 1908. It is operated on site by the bridge keeper, who also ensures that train traffic is blocked with platform barriers and everything else.

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17.2 km

Lyrestad Drawbridge

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Anyone interested in drawbridges can see one in action here.
This one is for motor vehicles, and about 500 meters away is one for trains.

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20.8 km

Renovated Section of the Göta Canal

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Perfect cycle path. The newly renovated part still looks a bit barren at the moment, hopefully nature can do its part too.

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22.6 km

Godhögens Lock

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This double lock from 1822 has a drop of 5.1m. In the mid 1960's the original lock wall at the intermediate gates was demolished and replaced with a reinforced concrete wall.

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