West Sweden trails
Gotaleden
Etapp 1 Göteborg - Skatås

Trail section

Stage 1 Göteborg - Skatås

  • Length

    6 km

  • Elevation

    86 m

  • Degree of difficulty

    Green

  • Estimated time

    1,5h

By foot from the middle of town to the middle of nature! From central Gothenburg it is only a few kilometers to the forest and the silence.

It is a very special feeling to leave Gothenburg's famously cozy city center on foot. Gotaleden starts outside the tourist office at Kungsportsplatsen in the city center. From here you are led out of the city through lush wooden alleys and past restaurants, cafes and Liseberg that you can save for another time. After just under 4 km, the city buildings are sparse and you reach Delsjön's nature reserve. Delsjön is Gothenburg's largest nature area with, among other things, beautiful, old oaks, fine swimming lakes and walking paths through the forest.

Opposite Delsjökolonin you pass the charming Torpet Mon which has a bed and breakfast in the summer.

At the stage finish in Skatås there are running tracks, café and toilets.

The stretch is easy to walk through the city and slightly hilly in the nature reserve.

Length: 6 km

Time: Just over 1.5 hours excluding breaks

Difficulty: Easy

Surface: 3 km asphalt in Gothenburg, gravel / path in the forest to Skatås

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6 km

86 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.

Green

1,5h

  • Tätortsnära
  • Vandringsled
  • Gotaleden
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Photographer: Jonas Ingman / westsweden.com

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