West Sweden trails
Biosfärleden
7. Myrbacken-Lugnås

Trail section

7. Myrbacken-Lugnås

  • Length

    16 km

  • Elevation

    142 m

  • Degree of difficulty

    Red

  • Estimated time

    5-6h

Daniel Ström

The seventh stage of the biosphere trail begins at Myrbacken, in the middle of the countryside, but with just under a kilometer to Äskekärr station. The seventh stage of the biosphere trail ends at Lugnås church. Along the trail you will pass pastures, openfields and forest areas. Closer to Lugnås church there will be a climb up the ridge of Lugnåsberget and once at the church you can enjoy the beautiful view towards Kinnekulle and Lake Vänern. The first church was built here as early as the 12th century.

This stage begins with a picturesque rural environment. Here you meet forest areas with extensive agricultural landscape, farms and grazing animals in beautiful pastures. After just over half the distance the flat landscape gradually turns into a steeper climb when you go up Lugnåsberget. Then it will also be more lush forest the last kilometers before you finally reach Lugnås church. There you are rewarded with a wonderful view of Kinnekulle that you have just left. On this walking trail it does not exist any rest areas so feel free to bring a seat pad.

How to get here

The stage starts in Myrbacken, which is less than a kilometer from Äskekärr station. At Äskekärr station there is both a small parking for cars and a train station. The trains run mainly to Mariestad and Lidköping. At the end of the walking trail , at Lugnås church, there are good parking opportunities. Unfortunately there is no local traffic here. 

Length

16 km 

Time

4,5 hours, exkluding breaks

Difficulty

Medium

Surface

Mostly gravel road but also a lot of forest path and shorter sections on asphalt

Start 

Myrbacken

END

Lugnås

Marking

Biosfärleden / Biosphere trail

Accomondation

In Myrbacken where the stage begins there are no accommodations but not far away from Lugnås church there are a charming hotell called Lugnås Ekohotell. A tip is to also buy a a so-called Dinner basket. This gives you the opportunity to prepare your own meal from locally produced ingredients.

Don´t miss

The beautiful view from the stairs at Lugnås Church

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16 km

142 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.

Red

5-6h

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  • Vandringsled
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