Dalsland Canal – Rest Area With Lake View loop from Elovsbyn

Dalsland Canal – Rest Area With Lake View loop from Elovsbyn

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Dalsland Canal – Rest Area With Lake View loop from Elovsbyn

05:29

125km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 1.14 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.25 km

Lennartsfors power station

Highlight • Structure

Here, electricity is generated from hydropower. Without a dam, the water from the northern lake Foxen flows into the Lelång, which is about 8 meters lower.

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58.4 km

The network of lakes and canals of the area offers cyclists stunning waterside rides, perfect for exploring Dalsland's wilderness. Kayaks and boats share the waterways and you can enjoy the peaceful beauty of the famous Swedish lakeland.

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72.5 km

Viewpoint

77.6 km

Bengtsfors Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

From the old train station in Bengtsfors, you can get some exercise on a handcar along the disused railway line towards Arjäng. 😜
A historic rail bus also runs to Mellerud in the summer. Timetable at: dvvj.se

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82.3 km

Lake Ärtingen

Highlight • Lake

Situated 150 metres above sea level, Lake Ärtingen covers an area of 2.65 square kilometres and reaches a depth of 21.5 metres. It is part of the Viskan drainage system …

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101 km

Torrskog Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Torrskog Church in Bengtsfors was built between 1766 and 1768 and has largely retained its original form. Inside, it features rich artworks, including a Baroque pulpit and an 18th-century altarpiece. …

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