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Kuststigen
Walk the Kuststigen trail!
Kuststigen is a beautiful walking trail, close to the sea, which follows the coastline of Bohuslän, from Uddevalla and Tjörn in the south to Norwegian Moss in the north. Walking the Kuststigen trail is a unique experience, with nature and surroundings not available anywhere else. We feel that everyone should walk Kuststigen at least once in their lives because looking out over the archipelago of the Swedish west coast from a hilltop is something really quite remarkable.
Krokstrand - Ramberget
This stage is a more challenging walk which takes you along Iddefjord and offers amazing views of Norway. You start in Krokstrand and walk towards Björnerödspiggen, which is the highest point in Bohuslän and has a windbreak, wood, fireplace and viewing tower. From here, you head north towards Ramberget and Dragonkullen. You continue through hilly terrain in a varied landscape and eventually reach Ramberget, one of the highlights of this walk. From here, you have unbeatable views over the idyllic lake of Abborrtjärn, as well as the Svinesund Bridge and Norway.
Etapp Ramberget - Svinesund
This stage offers demanding walking conditions with plenty of climbs and rugged terrain. You start from Ramberget and Dragonkullen and follow paths and gravel roads through beautiful forests, cultural heritage areas and coastal parts. The walk is characterised by amazing views of both Norway and Sweden. This is the only place where you can experience this. The path continues towards Svinesund and the Svinesund Bridge, and the final stretch follows the water towards the old Svinesund Bridge, which is also the final destination.
This stage offers demanding walking conditions with plenty of climbs and rugged terrain. You start from Ramberget and Dragonkullen and follow paths and gravel roads through beautiful forests, cultural heritage areas and coastal parts. The walk is characterised by amazing views of both Norway and Sweden. This is the only place where you can experience this. The path continues towards Svinesund and the Svinesund Bridge, and the final stretch follows the water towards the old Svinesund Bridge, which is also the final destination.
Walks with plenty of history
Kuststigen runs through a glorious natural landscape, which bears witness of the rich history of Bohuslän. The area has medieval churches and country houses, as well as picturesque fishing villages and ancient remains. You walk across mountains and through valleys, through forests and alongside large meadows with grazing cows and horses. Choose between the solitude of the silent ancient forests and the salty sea breeze by the water. Kuststigen is simply an amazing experience!
Difficulty
Some stretches of Kuststigen are fairly demanding, so take this into account when planning. Once you are out in the wilderness, it will be well worth the effort.
Approximate duration
It takes quite a while to walk the ninety kilometres through varied terrain near Strömstad (not to mention the 700 kilometres in total!). If you prefer to complete the whole stretch within a reasonable distance from Strömstad – from Fjällbacka to Koster – you need to plan for at least two days of walking.
Distance
The Kuststigen trail consists of 23 stages with a combined distance of just under 700 kilometres. They are of varying character and suitable for everything from daytrips to trips spanning several days, or much longer periods.
Markings
The trail is well signposted with blue markings and easy to follow. Kuststigen is a part of the Nordsjöleden trail and also connects to Bohusleden and Soteleden in different places. Together, these trails form a magnificent hiking system connecting areas with varied coastal and woodland landscapes.
Kuststigen: an extraordinary collaboration
Kuststigen was opened in 2007 as part of a collaboration between Norway and Sweden within the project ‘Kustnära vandringsleder’ (Coastal Walking Trails). The coastal areas of Bohuslän, like the ones in Norwegian Ostfold and Akershus, have been inhabited since the glaciers withdrew and offer perfect conditions for hiking. The Kuststigen trail offers continuous walking, except for a few stages where there are breaks in the trail. You can also follow circular routes near Uddevalla, Stenungsund, Tjörn, Orust, Lysekil, Sotenäs, Tanum or Strömstad.
Kuststigen around Strömstad
In the area around Strömstad, you can walk south from Koster, along Seläters Havsbad, via Svinesund and Tanumstrand to Fjällbacka, a distance of approximately 90 kilometres. If you follow Kuststigen in ‘number order’, stages 16 to 23 take you from Fjällbacka to Strömstad and Koster near the Norwegian border. For anyone wishing to stay the night along the way, Lagunen Campground & Cottages in Strömstad is an excellent choice.
Vandra på västkusten från Lagunen Camping & Stugor
Från Lagunen Camping & Stugor har du ett toppenläge när du vill vandra på västkusten! Ta med dig tältet, packa ner kängorna, fyll ryggsäcken med bra snacks och kom till Bohuslän när du vill vandra vid kusten. Vandra på saltstänkta Nordkoster och Sydkoster, prova på någon av etapperna längs Bohusleden och Kuststigen eller upptäck de lite mindre vandringsturerna på Saltö, Västra Rossö – Kockholmen och runt Lagunen Camping & Stugor. Att vandra i Bohuslän passar utmärkt oavsett om du är nybörjare, van entusiast eller rutinerat proffs. Välkommen att upptäcka vandring på västkusten.
