Trail section

23. Väjern-Tullboden

  • Length

    15 km

  • Elevation

    54 m

  • Degree of difficulty

    Blue

  • Estimated time

    4-5h

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This stage of the Kuststigen between Väjern and Tullboden, which is also the stage 6 of the Soteleden, passes some of Bohuslän’s best examples of coastal heathland. You’ll hike through forests and occasionally by the sea.

In Sotenäs, the Kuststigen trail goes on parts of the much more widespread Soteleden Trail. The municipality of Sotenäs has prioritized certain sections of the Soteleden trail, and also marked them as Kuststigen.

This stage of the Kuststigen and Soteleden starts in the little fishing village of Väjern, one kilometre north of Kungshamn. After a short time you’ll come to two giant’s cauldron’s, “Dyrstolen” and “Predikstolen”. Giant’s cauldrons are potholes carved by meltwater into the rocks. They were created when eddies of water swirl round a collection of stones and gravel, that eventually ‘drill’ down into the bedrock. During the ice age many huge giant’s cauldron’s were formed, and you can often see the boulders that wore down the stone at the bottom of the cauldron, or nearby as unusually smooth, egg shaped stones.  

Håle Dalar, which you will pass, is a fantastic landscape, home to lots of nesting small birds. Near the ferry landing to Malmön is Bua heath, an area of natural beauty with an extensive coastal heathland and lovely beaches. The heath is on a sand deposit which makes the vegetation very susceptible to damage. Between the rocky headlands along the shore there are several swimming beaches, and from the tops you’ll get a magnificent view of the fjord and archipelago.  

Length: 15 km

Time: 4-5 h

How to get here: In Väjern there is a bus stop Väjern. In the vicinity of Tullboden there is the bus stop Tullboden.

Difficulty: Easy-medium difficulty

Surface: Paths and gravel roads

15 km

54 m

About Difficulty Grading

The grading of the trails is based on a common national standard. If you want to read more about this, visit the National Framework for Hiking Trails.

Even and firm ground: The terrain is generally flat. The hike requires no need to use your hands for support. No obstacles. Bridges are always present when crossing waterways.

Uneven and/or soft ground: Some changes in elevation. Certain sections may require hand support to maintain balance. There may be obstacles such as low stiles and short stairs. Minor obstacles like stones and roots. Boardwalks are present.

Loose or slippery ground combined with steep sections: Technical parts require hand support. There may be obstacles such as high stiles and longer stairs. Frequent sections with stones and/or roots. Boardwalks with deeper surrounding water.

Note: One or more of these features may be present along the trail section.

Blue

4-5h

  • Skog
  • Hav
  • Vandringsled
  • Kuststigen

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Water

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Photographer: Henrik Trygg/Westsweden.com

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