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Walking the Path of the Pilgrims, West Sweden

A self-guided walking tour along the historic Pilgrim's Trail in southern Sweden with 2-3 nights' wild camping along the route. At the end of the trail, enjoy some nights at a comfortable guest house with hiking day tours, canoeing or spa available.

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Type of Holiday: Self-guided Walking Holidays, Summer Walking Holidays, Walking Holidays

Price:

from £181/person

Duration: 5 or more days

Departures: May-Oct, start days by arrangement

Start point: Mellerud

End point: Åmål

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Greentraveller's Travel Advice: To minimize your carbon and view the scenic landscapes of Western Europe, it's not only possible, but also relaxing and enjoyable to take the train from the UK to Sweden. Catch the train at London St Pancras and journey to Gothenburg via Brussels, Cologne and Copenhagen. Then catch a regional train to Mellerud to start this spectacular hiking holiday.

>> For full details, see: Train from London to Gothenburg

>> For more on green travel in the region, see our Guide to Sustainable Tourism in West Sweden

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Details of Walking the Path of the Pilgrims Holiday

The lakes and forests of Dalsland in southern Sweden are ideal hiking country. Walking the Path of the Pilgrims combines the adventure and challenging of a self-guided walking tour with a stay at a comfortable and welcoming guest house at the end of the trail. Along the trail accommodation is wild camping each night. There are wind-shelters spaced at intervals along the route where you can also choose to overnight if you wish.

The Pilgrim's Trail is an historic route winding 55km through the forest. You can choose to take 3 or 4 days to hike the route depending on your preference. At the end of the trail you will reach your accommodation where you spend two or more nights relaxing and exploring the area on foot or by canoe. You can even choose a spa treatment at nearby spa centre, or of course extend your stay for additional activities.

When it is time to depart, you can travel either by bus to the small town of Åmål to catch the train or to hike there through the woods, adding an additional 20km or so to your walking tour.