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Kuststigen
Tanumstrand-Tanumshede

Trail section

Tanumstrand-Tanumshede

  • Length

    10 km

  • Degree of difficulty

    Blue

  • Estimated time

    3h

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A coastal and urban hike, near the Grebbestad wedge.

This part of Kuststigen takes you between Tanumstrand and Tanumshede. 

The section starts by the hotel in Tanumstrand and follows the sea beach along Grebbestadskilen into Grebbestad and further up Stöberget where you have a nice view of the archipelago. The hike takes you past the pond Bryggeridammen where both Ender and Rödhöna nest. Then past Falkeröd and further east towards Tanumshede via the Kärra-road and past the Hällekistan (Valbrets Grave).

Distance: 10 km

Time: 2-3 hours

How to get here: About 1.5 km South of Grebbestad lies Tanumstrand. The closest buss station is Sportshopen. In Tanumshede there is a bus station called Tanum's bus station.

Difficulty: Easy-medium difficulty.

Surface: Paths, gravel roads and asphalt.

Not to be missed: Swim at Tanumstrand and Grebbestad. The view on Stöberget. The nice idyllic brewery pond with benches and tables. The hometown Falkeröd with Summer cafe.

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About Difficulty Grading

The grading is tailored for Swedish lowland trails that adhere to the quality criteria established by 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

3h

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