Kattegattleden – Halmstad to Gothenburg

Check in to the centrally located hotel. Hopefully you will have time to visit this small summer town.

From Halmstad city the ride will continue west, towards one of the most beloved beaches of the west coast, Tylösand, followed by the beaches of Frösakull, Ringenäs and Vilshärad. After this the path turns towards east and connects to Kustvägen, the coast road.
Along the way you’ll pass several beautiful nature reserves with unique beach meadows both before and after the charming village of Steninge. Right around Steninge beach the landscape will change from barren and stony into a lush agricultural setting. The route continues through the town of Falkenberg, one of the oldest of Hallands’ medieval towns. At Falkenberg, you’ll bike to the train station and take the train to Varberg, where you’ll stay tonight. Either you bike directly to your hotel or you can bike up to the fortress if you are up for a challenge, or do a short detour south a few km along the coastal path.
The total stretch today is 59 km, but if you choose not to take the train and instead bike all the way to Varberg, you’ll bike 96 km.
59 km, +222 m, -210 m

North of Varberg, the scenery changes – sandy beaches become rocky cliffs and the first islands begin to appear, like Getterön, Balgö and Vendelsö. Further on you will get to a quiet stretch along the ocean and the beautiful beaches of Åsa. Tonight you’ll stay at a smaller guesthouse/ B&B in Åsa.
49 km, + 205 m, -208 m

After a few km we recommend a small detour to visit Tjolöholm Castle, Sweden’s only Tudor castle, before continuing to Fjärås Bräcka, famous for its 100 standing stones at the Li grave field. The route continues on small roads along fields and horse pastures until you reach the city of Kungsbacka. From Kungsbacka the route runs along the Kungsbacka fjord, back towards the ocean. You’ll arrive at the very small seaside village of Särö, where royalty and the Gothenburg society met up for amusement in the early twentieth century. Here you’ll overnight at an Oceanside located hotel. Possible to shorten to 40 km by skipping the Onsala peninsula.
60,3 km (40 km), +434 m, -425 m

The trail continues along cliffs, lush forests, bays and small harbours, offering plenty of places to swim or just relax. As you approach central Gothenburg, you will pass Nya Varvet and the Klippan Culture Reserve and continue along Göta älv until you reach your final destination: the Göteborg Opera and the Lilla Bommen harbour. Welcome to Gothenburg! If you follow Kattegattleden, you’ll bike 30 km today, but if you make a detour and pass Saltholmen, you’ll  bike 39,7 km. In case you bike to Saltholmen, you can also take the ferry out to Islands Brännö, Styrsö and Donsö, which is very nice on a sunny day!
30 km (39,7 km), +223 m (+281 m), – 227 m (-286 m)

Your tour along Kattegattleden with us ends after breakfast. Not ready to leave? Just let us know and we’re happy to help you book extra days!