Experience the Kinnekulle Trail on a three-day hike with arranged accommodations

Discover The Kinnekulle Trail on a three-day hike through a varied landscape featuring deciduous forests, open meadows, limestone quarries, and historic sites. Here are two different suggested itineraries with overnight stays along the way.

Choose between starting in Trolmen and hiking via Hällekis and Lasses Grotta, or starting at Högkullen and following the trail from there. Both routes offer the chance to discover several of Kinnekulle’s most popular attractions.

Option 1 – Trolmen, Hällekis, Lasses Grotta and back to Trolmen

Day 1 – Hiking from Trolmen to Hällekis

The first day of hiking begins in Trolmen. Start by crossing the railway and continue towards Trolmen Harbour. Along the way, you will encounter several of Kinnekulle’s well-known attractions and natural areas. The route passes through Munkängarna, with its canopy of majestic broadleaf trees, before continuing towards the impressive Stora Stenbrottet and the beautiful Hellekis Manor.

When you reach Hellekis Manor, you have the option of ending the day’s stage at Kinnekulle Camping, where accommodation is available. If you wish to continue to the village of Hällekis, this adds a detour of approximately 2.5 km. There are two additional accommodation options to choose from there.

• For those wishing to stop for food or a coffee break, Hellekis Kök & Trädgårdscafé and Christians Café are available.

• Accommodation is available at Kinnekulle Camping, Falkängens Logi or Marias Logi.

• The day’s stage is approximately 12 km and takes around 4 hours.

Day 2 – Hiking from Hällekis to Lasses Grotta

The second day involves a longer hike from Hällekis up towards Kinnekulle’s highest point, Högkullen. From here, the landscape offers beautiful views before the trail continues through the open and characteristic alvar landscape of Österplana Hed.

Along the way, you will also pass Martorpsfallet waterfall before continuing towards Lasses Grotta, just west of Husaby. There are several accommodation options in Husaby, approximately 1.2 km from the trail. Here, you can also explore historic attractions such as Husaby Church and the Bishop’s Castle.

• During the hike, there are opportunities to stop for food and a coffee break at Kinnekullegården or Källdalens Rosor & Café.
• Accommodation is available at, among other places, Biskopsborgens B&B, Kollängens Vandrarhem and Äventyrsgården.
• The day’s stage is approximately 24 km and takes around 5 hours.

Day 3 – Hiking from Lasses Grotta to Trolmen

The final day of hiking takes you from Lasses Grotta through the beautiful Halla Nature Reserve and onwards towards Blomberg, where you can discover ancient rock carvings. The hike then continues through Västerplana Storäng, another scenic area of Kinnekulle.

Finally, the trail passes through the charming village of Trolmen before you reach the station. This marks the end of your three-day hike, having completed the entire Kinnekulle Trail.

• For a coffee break along the way, Café på Klostret is available.
• The day’s stage is approximately 13 km and takes around 4 hours.

The hike starts and finishes at Trolmen station, where parking is available. You can also travel by the Kinnekulle Line, operated by Västtrafik between Herrljunga and Mariestad, with a stop at Trolmen station.

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Option 2 – Högkullen, Lasses Grotta, Trolmen and back to Högkullen

Day 1 – Hiking from Högkullen to Lasses cave

The second suggested route begins at Högkullen, the highest point of Kinnekulle. To join the trail in the correct direction, start by turning left and heading downhill, above the outdoor seating area at Kinnekullegården.

The hike continues through Österplana Hed and past Martorps waterfall before reaching Lasses cave. From here, there is a detour of approximately 1.2 km to Husaby, where several accommodation options are available. In Husaby, you can also explore historic attractions such as Husaby Church and the Bishop’s Castle.

• For food and refreshments, options include Kinnekullegården and Källdalens Rosor & Café.
• For overnight accommodation, options include Biskopsborgens B&B, Kollängens Vandrarhem and Äventyrsgården.
• The day’s stage is approximately 14 km and takes around 4 hours.

Day 2 – Hiking from Lasses Grotta to Trolmen

The second day of hiking takes you from Lasses Cave to Trolmen. Along the way, you pass through the charming village of Blomberg and the Västerplana Storäng Nature Reserve. Here, you will experience some of Kinnekulle’s varied natural landscapes before reaching Trolmen, where two accommodation options are located close to the hiking trail.

• For a break along the way, you can visit Café på Klostret.
• In Trolmen, accommodation is available at Trolmens Bed and Breakfast or Fredsberg Ett.
• The day’s stage is approximately 15 km and takes around 4 hours.

Day 3 – Hiking from Trolmen to Högkullen

The final stage takes you from Trolmen back uphill towards Högkullen. Along the way, you pass several of Kinnekulle’s well-known attractions. The hike takes you through Munkängarna, with its impressive parkland of broadleaf trees, before continuing towards Stora Stenbrottet and Hellekis Manor.

• For a coffee break along the way, you can visit Hellekis Trädgårdscafé och kök.
• The day’s stage is approximately 19 km and takes around 5 hours. The hike finishes at Högkullen after three days on the Kinnekulle Trail.
• Parking is available at Kinnekullegården at Högkullen

Good to know before your hike

The Kinnekulle Trail passes through a hilly landscape with varied terrain. The route consists mainly of footpaths, although some sections follow gravel roads. Although the trail offers many wonderful nature experiences, the changes in elevation mean that the hike can be more challenging than it may initially appear. A good level of general fitness is recommended for anyone planning to hike the entire trail.