Easy riding: Sweden’s newest national cycle route is perfect for a towpath adventure
The canal and cycle path are split into two parts, totalling 125 miles (200km) of trails. The western section runs from Sjötorp, on the banks of Lake Vänern, to Tåtorp, on Lake Viken. From there, ships pass through Lakes Viken and Vättern, before entering the eastern canal at Motala, where it heads to Mem and on to the Baltic Sea and Stockholm. The cycle path swings inland at Tåtorp and cleaves close to Lake Viken, before pausing at Karlsborg, from where cyclists can sail to Motala to continue their ride
