Vårdnäs - Vadstena, St Birgitta Ways East

From Vårdnäs you can make a pilgrimage through northern Europe's best preserved oak landscape. Take the opportunity to experience the beautiful Vårdnäs diocesan farm before setting off on a pilgrimage that entitles you to Birgitta's pilgrimage certificate.

Total length: 122 km

Number of stages/hiking days: 6

Length of the stages: 13-30 km/day (4-10 h walking per day)

Places to eat and stay: Pilgrim-friendly accommodation and places to eat can be found on the digital map guide below.

More information: The Vårdnäs - Vadstena section follows the route of the Östgotaled.

STAGES

Stage 1: Vårdnäs - Bjärka-Säby 19.7 km (Östgötaleden)

Stage 2: Bjärka-Säby - Linköping 30 km (Östgötaleden)

Stage 3: Linköping - Vreta kloster 14 km (Östgötaleden)

Stage 4: Vreta kloster - Borensberg 21 km (Östgötaleden)

Stage 5: Borensberg - Motala 19-28,5 km (Östgötaleden)

Stage 6: Motala - Vadstena 18 km (Östgötaleden)