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Photo: Göta kanal
A perfect day route for families with children, or others who want a holiday day in the bike saddle. You can cycle at a relaxed pace and still get to experience the canal atmosphere properly.
For everyone who wants to try cycling along the Göta Canal without it becoming too adventurous, we recommend the stretch Söderköping - Mem. It becomes a perfect route to cycle the 5 km to Mem and stop there for lunch. Then you can calmly cycle back again and take your time to look at boats and locks along the way.
Once back in Söderköping, it is natural to treat yourself to a delicious ice cream at Smultronstället - Sweden’s largest ice cream restaurant! You will also have time to play in the fun playground by the Söderköping locks and stroll around the cozy quarters. Did you know, for example, that the Madicken movies were filmed here? If you still have energy left in your legs after cycling, you can also take the stairs up to the viewpoint at Ramunderberget. From there, you can see the entire town and more!
As the day comes to an end, there are several restaurants to choose from in Kanalhamnen, and also various accommodations if you want to stay overnight.
Author’s recommendation
Feel free to combine cycling with taking a day trip on one of the passenger boats based in Söderköping.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Håll bar and kitchenLock Hop and Barrel
Söderköpings Brunn Restaurant
Ice cream restaurant in Söderköping - Sweden's largest!
Safety information
It is exciting to watch the boats lock at close range! However, be careful if you stand near the edge, so that you do not fall in or trip on any of the boats’ mooring lines. Also be careful if you swim in the canal and boats come. It is difficult for the captains to see you, and the boats create both suction and currents as they pass.
Tips and suggestions
The trail is open and accessible year-round, but it is not snowplowed and may therefore be better suited for hiking than cycling during the winter half-year.
Read more on the tour description at gotakanal.se
The artwork Rabbit Crossing
The artwork Outpost
Kanalmagasinet Guest house and Glamping
Ice cream restaurant in Söderköping - Sweden's largest!
Håll bar and kitchen
KAYAKOMAT Söderköping
Noah's Shop
Lock Hop and Barrel
Slussen Rum
Söderköpings Brunn Restaurant
Day tour Söderköping - Arkösund
Barbecue area by the campsite in Söderköping
Public transport
To get to Söderköping, take the bus from Norrköping, which is easily accessible by train from all over Sweden. Feel free to use Östgötatrafiken's travel planner to find your journey.
Parking
There are several parking lots for visitors in Söderköping. We recommend Stinsen, near the travel center, about 400 meters from Söderköping locks.
Coordinates
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Equipment
A bike pump can be good to bring along, as it can be a distance between places that offer service. In summer it can also be good to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
Localization
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