Göta Canal

Dug by hand between 1810 and 1832, the canal crosses Sweden from the Baltic to Vänern through 58 locks. The towpath is flat, car-free and one of the best family cycle rides in the country; the Berg lock flight at Linköping, where boats climb fifteen locks in a staircase, is worth an afternoon on its own. Boats, bikes and swimming spots share the same water.

• 58 hand-dug locks
• Flat car-free towpath
• Berg lock staircase

Campsites that make a good base

Drive times are estimated from road distance, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

We don't have a campsite close enough to recommend for this one yet.