R03 Alingsas to Mysen
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Last edit: 27-02-2021
Route Summary The routes are easy for everyone to ride and are on well-paved roads. There may be a single hairpin bend to be taken, but these are easy to do.
If there is a piece of gravel in the route, a warning will be given and a detour will be indicated.
The route starts in the Swedish town of Alingsås and takes you through beautiful changing and vast landscapes further north. You will pass the Norwegian border on 2/3 of the route. The route ends at the hotel Scandic Brennemoen in Mysen, a somewhat remote hotel that can be booked via booking.com.
The camper has also been thought of, there are a number of campsites indicated where you can rent a hiker's cabin or camp.
The route takes you on excellent roads through beautiful forests and along beautiful lakes. The height differences are also getting bigger. In addition, there is plenty to see along the way. For these reasons, I rate this route with 4 stars.
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Duration
7h 10m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
260.99 km
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RouteXpert Review Of all western European countries, the Scandinavian countries probably have the most more or less untouched nature. In addition, they are countries that are easily accessible from the Netherlands. Norway is characterized by, among other things, the fjords and the Trollstigen, known to many motorcyclists. And where Sweden is known as wide and relaxing, everyone knows Finland as the land of 1000 lakes. All in all, legitimate reasons to traverse this beautiful nature in the north of Europe by means of a number of routes.
The route starts in Alingsås, lying northeast of Gothenburg. When you have almost left this place behind you will pass a gas station and an adjacent supermarket. If you want, you can stock up on some food and drinks for the road. If necessary, you can also fill up the tank at the gas station.
After this you really go on your way, further towards the far north. The route is not very long, you have enough time along the way to look at the sights. Take advantage of that, Sweden (and later Norway) are not only a pleasure to drive, but also to 'sniff culture' and take in the environment well.
After 10 kilometers you will already arrive at the first point where you can take a look, the Brobacka Nature Reserve. This area consists of a pit area of glacial origin. The pits are formed on the east side of a narrow, rocky gorge between the lakes Anten and Mjörn. You can park at the indicated spot, then continue on foot for a few impressive photos.
Barely stepped on again, around the corner from the nature reserve you will find the next place for some nice photos: Anten-Gräfsnäs Järnväg (Anten-Gräfsnäs railway). This is a museum gate line from Anten to Gräfsnäs. Old trains are used, including a steam locomotive from 1911. It is wonderful to see how they are turned with pure manpower on a large plateau to change tracks. Whether you are going to make the journey over the 12 kilometer long railway is of course up to you, but it is always nice to view and photograph the old trains.
On the north coast of the Antenmeer you will pass the Gräfsnäs castle ruins. This castle, or rather a defensive castle, was originally located on the island of Loholmen in Lake Anten and was the ancestral home of the Leijonhufvud family. The castle probably dates back to around the 14th century. Archaeological excavations have uncovered the remains of a 200 meter long bridge leading to the castle and dates back to the year 1301. Detail is that the castle burned down three times in its existence, at intervals of exactly 100 years.
The parks around the ruin are of historical value and really beautifully landscaped. Be amazed by its beauty during the walk to the ruin.
After the coffee break in Vänersborg you continue through a beautiful green area on beautiful main roads. They are not really busy. After three stops within 25 kilometers, it is now time to make some kilometers, you still have to go a bit to the end. Don't forget to stop every now and then, there are so many beautiful things to see in Scandinavian nature. The varied landscape means that you will not get bored on the sometimes best along straights. But for a while the road winds through the meadows again, so plenty of variety!
In the town of Ed, located between the two lakes, you will find Ed's MC and motorcycle museum. The museum is located in 'The Galleria', with an area of 1000 square meters, in the basement under the grocery store 'Willys hemma' in downtown Ed.
The collection includes classic motorcycles, boat engines, model airplanes, radios, sewing machines, etc. There are about 150 bicycles on display, including a complete range of Swedish Rexes from 1923-1953 and the 1927 EBE which was manufactured in the town of Åmål, 35 miles east of Ed.
You can combine your visit with a lunch in one of the restaurants in the area, for example at Hotel Carl XII 100 meters away.
After lunch, turn off just outside Ed and turn onto the O2183. Get your chest wet from this point on: 45 kilometers of great driving pleasure. Beautiful surroundings, tight asphalt, wonderful curves, what more could you want. Yes, a little sun would be nice, then it is complete.
You would almost forget that you have to stop every now and then at one of the beautiful lakes you pass, they are so wonderfully relaxing! There are two points where you can enjoy all that beauty, but there are many more places where you can stop for a photo.
After driving more than 30 kilometers on the O2183 you will arrive at the border and exchange Sweden for Norway. It's a good thing there is a sign with 'Riksgräns Norge' on it, otherwise you would probably not have noticed that you are on Norwegian territory from here. The next more than 2250 kilometers will not change that and in those 2250 kilometers you will see a lot of beautiful things.
Also on the Norwegian side of the border it is certainly not a punishment to drive the first 20 kilometers, the start is good in any case. After the exit to the right, don't forget to stop at the bridge over the water. Beautiful piece of nature!
About ten kilometers after the refueling stop you arrive at Strømsfoss mølle (the mill of Strømsfoss). It was the canal builder Engebret Soot who built the first mill in Strømsfoss and founded a sawmill, brick factory, dye house and tannery there. Later, Even Soot (son of Engebret) established a nail forge on the south side of the waterfall. The first mill at the waterfall burned down in 1846. Later, two mills were built in the area that also burned down. The current mill was built in 1897 by Einar Haneborg. The drive in the mill consisted of 6 smaller water wheels, one for each mill. The construction mill was constantly being modernized. In 1951 it was among other things added a floor. The mill was in operation until 1966. Whether you visit the mill or not, it is fun to walk around here, look and of course take a few pictures.
The part of the route after the Strømsfoss mølle is again delicious. Wonderfully quiet road with nice curves and beautiful asphalt through still beautiful surroundings. Far too quickly to your liking, you drive into Ørje for the coffee break. Fortunately, the location makes up for a lot, just enjoy a cup of coffee by the water.
After the coffee break, no more sights on the route, although of course there are still beautiful surroundings to see around you. Of course you should still enjoy that. And you never tire of photos, so stop regularly for that.
Just behind Mysen you come to the end of the route, the Scandic Brennemoen hotel. The hotel is located just outside the city, but has all mod cons, including free wifi, a restaurant and a bar. So once you have settled in the hotel, you can relive the route with your fellow travelers while enjoying a beer during the debriefing.
For campers, three campsites are indicated in the vicinity of the end point: Ramstadkrysset Camping, Olberg Camping and Rakkestad-Vika Camping.
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Västra Götaland County (Swedish: Västra Götalands län) is a county or län on the western coast of Sweden.
The county is the second most populous of Sweden's counties and it comprises 49 municipalities (kommuner). Its population of 1,616,000 amounts to 17% of Sweden's population. The formal capital and seat of the governor of Västra Götaland County is Gothenburg. The political capital and seat of the Västra Götaland Regional Council is Vänersborg.
The county was established on 1 January 1998, when Älvsborg County, Gothenburg and Bohus County and Skaraborg County were merged.
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The county is the second most populous of Sweden's counties and it comprises 49 municipalities (kommuner). Its population of 1,616,000 amounts to 17% of Sweden's population. The formal capital and seat of the governor of Västra Götaland County is Gothenburg. The political capital and seat of the Västra Götaland Regional Council is Vänersborg.
The county was established on 1 January 1998, when Älvsborg County, Gothenburg and Bohus County and Skaraborg County were merged.
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Good preparation is half the battle, so read the tips below carefully.
1. Check the weather forecast. It can be very hot in Sweden & Norway, but it can also get very cold. Always check the weather forecast before you go, so that you can pack the right clothes.
2. Decide in advance which route or routes you want to follow. This way you don't drive around like a headless chicken and you can make the most of your days off in these beautiful countries.
3. Familiarize yourself with the traffic rules. In Sweden & Norway, in some situations, slightly different rules apply than in the Netherlands. By immersing yourself in the traffic rules, you prevent (unknowingly) committing a traffic violation and/or putting yourself in a dangerous situation.
It is also wise to book the accommodations in advance. It might be more fun to drive through these countries on spec, but you don't want to drive around endlessly to find a place to sleep. If you go to Sweden or Norway during the high season, the chance that you will have to look for a place to sleep is greatest. It is also possible to camp during your motorcycle trip, but find out in advance where this is and is not allowed. You are not allowed to pitch your tent everywhere.
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Norway is known for its amazing natural beauty. Fjords that go into the country tens of kilometers deep, snow-covered plateaus, sharp mountain peaks and vast forests. In this sparsely populated country, most people live in the cities, of which the capital Oslo is the largest.
Tolls have to be paid on a large number of roads in Norway. If you approach a toll road, you can continue without stopping. With cameras above the road, the license plate of the vehicle is scanned, not the registration number of the trailer or caravan. It takes quite some time to process the photos.
The bill is then sent home within four to six months by Euro Parking Collection (EPC) in London.
Mandatory on the motorcycle: Safety vest - A motorcyclist must bring at least one safety vest. In the event of a breakdown or accident, the driver is obliged to wear a safety vest. The ANWB advises motorcyclists to also bring a safety vest for a possible passenger.
Advice: First aid kit, motorcyclists are advised to bring a first aid kit.
In this collection 14 beautiful routes through Sweden & Norway.
Good preparation is half the battle, so read the tips below carefully.
1. Check the weather forecast. It can be very hot in Sweden & Norway, but it can also get very cold. Always check the weather forecast before you go, so that you can pack the right clothes.
2. Decide in advance which route or routes you want to follow. This way you don't drive around like a headless chicken and you can make the most of your days off in these beautiful countries.
3. Familiarize yourself with the traffic rules. In Sweden & Norway, in some situations, slightly different rules apply than in the Netherlands. By immersing yourself in the traffic rules, you prevent (unknowingly) committing a traffic violation and/or putting yourself in a dangerous situation.
It is also wise to book the accommodations in advance. It might be more fun to drive through these countries on spec, but you don't want to drive around endlessly to find a place to sleep. If you go to Sweden or Norway during the high season, the chance that you will have to look for a place to sleep is greatest. It is also possible to camp during your motorcycle trip, but find out in advance where this is and is not allowed. You are not allowed to pitch your tent everywhere.
As the largest country in Scandinavia, you can enjoy extensive tours in a unique environment. Forests, lakes, nature parks and agricultural areas largely determine the landscape, which also consists of flat areas and rolling hills. Around the Swedish-Norwegian border is the Scandinavian Highlands, where the mountains rise locally to 2100 meters.
Norway is known for its amazing natural beauty. Fjords that go into the country tens of kilometers deep, snow-covered plateaus, sharp mountain peaks and vast forests. In this sparsely populated country, most people live in the cities, of which the capital Oslo is the largest.
Tolls have to be paid on a large number of roads in Norway. If you approach a toll road, you can continue without stopping. With cameras above the road, the license plate of the vehicle is scanned, not the registration number of the trailer or caravan. It takes quite some time to process the photos.
The bill is then sent home within four to six months by Euro Parking Collection (EPC) in London.
Mandatory on the motorcycle: Safety vest - A motorcyclist must bring at least one safety vest. In the event of a breakdown or accident, the driver is obliged to wear a safety vest. The ANWB advises motorcyclists to also bring a safety vest for a possible passenger.
Advice: First aid kit, motorcyclists are advised to bring a first aid kit.
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The starting point is Malmö, at ""the bridge"" over the Kattengat between Denmark and Sweden. We drove there by taking the ferry from Puttgarden to Rødby and then crossing the bridge over the Danish islands of Lolland, Falster and Sjaelland via Copenhagen. But you can also take the ferry from Rostock to Trelleborg. Or you can drive all the way overland via Kolding and Odense in Denmark.
In addition to the sights below, there are special towns, nature reserves and castles/mansions in which route you can admire.
Route 1 goes along the coast of the southernmost tip of Sweden, the province of Skåne, through beautiful nature reserves and well-known towns such as Ystad to Karlshamm. Sights: a Viking village at Skanör, Skanör itself, Smygehuk (the southernmost tip of Sweden), Ystad (Wallander!), the stone formation at Käseberga, car museum at Simrishamn.
Route 2 goes through the province of Blekinge past towns like Ronneby and Kalmar to the island of Öland. Sights: kitesurf beach at Kristianopel, rock formation at Gettlinge, lighthouse Långe Jan.
Route 3 goes over Öland and then some more into the forests of the mainland towards Vimmerby. Sights: the ancient castle at Eketorp, Trollskogen (forest with strangely shaped trees and a beach with the wreck of a stranded boat), lighthouse Långe Erik, the special rock formations in the sea of Byrums raukar, Aboda lake and viewpoint.
Route 4 is a bit shorter because you then end at Vimmerby: the birthplace of Astrid Lindgren (from Pippi, among others). Sights: a moose park, an ancient oak, Vimmerby with Astrid Lindgren's amusement park and birth house annex museum.
Route 5 takes you back to the east coast at Västervik and then heads north and back inland to Linköping. Sights: a moose park (more beautiful than the previous day), a troll forest at Gamleby (ABBA city...), knight's castle Ekenäs, the Göta Canal with a lock complex.
Route 6 is also shorter and continues along the Göta Canal to Motala on Lake Vättern and then south to Gränna, where you can cross over to Visingsö Island. The route is shorter because you then have time to visit Visingsö. Sights: car and motorcycle museum and aquarium in Motala, Alvastra monastery ruins, Visingsö, observation tower, boat trip.
Route 7 takes you via Jönköping to Gothenburg. Sights: old wooden houses near Huskvarna (Jönköping) and of course Gothenburg.
Route 8 goes back into the country so you can enjoy the beautiful forests and lakes and gravel roads again. Then back to the coast with nice towns such as Varberg and Falkenberg. Sights: an old mill, a wooden bathhouse in the sea, beach, museum with remains of aircraft from the Second World War.
Route 9 takes you back to Malmö, although you can also cross over to Denmark earlier at Helsingborg. First you pass the beautiful city of Halmstad and the viewpoint at Mölle. Sights: a special bakery annex lunchroom, beach that can be driven on, lighthouse.
A collection with very varied routes, many sights with something for everyone, excellent roads and also pieces of gravel that can be ridden. Of course you can change the daily schedule by making routes longer, shortening or combining them. If you skip all the sights, you can also drive this in 7 days.
The starting point is Malmö, at ""the bridge"" over the Kattengat between Denmark and Sweden. We drove there by taking the ferry from Puttgarden to Rødby and then crossing the bridge over the Danish islands of Lolland, Falster and Sjaelland via Copenhagen. But you can also take the ferry from Rostock to Trelleborg. Or you can drive all the way overland via Kolding and Odense in Denmark.
In addition to the sights below, there are special towns, nature reserves and castles/mansions in which route you can admire.
Route 1 goes along the coast of the southernmost tip of Sweden, the province of Skåne, through beautiful nature reserves and well-known towns such as Ystad to Karlshamm. Sights: a Viking village at Skanör, Skanör itself, Smygehuk (the southernmost tip of Sweden), Ystad (Wallander!), the stone formation at Käseberga, car museum at Simrishamn.
Route 2 goes through the province of Blekinge past towns like Ronneby and Kalmar to the island of Öland. Sights: kitesurf beach at Kristianopel, rock formation at Gettlinge, lighthouse Långe Jan.
Route 3 goes over Öland and then some more into the forests of the mainland towards Vimmerby. Sights: the ancient castle at Eketorp, Trollskogen (forest with strangely shaped trees and a beach with the wreck of a stranded boat), lighthouse Långe Erik, the special rock formations in the sea of Byrums raukar, Aboda lake and viewpoint.
Route 4 is a bit shorter because you then end at Vimmerby: the birthplace of Astrid Lindgren (from Pippi, among others). Sights: a moose park, an ancient oak, Vimmerby with Astrid Lindgren's amusement park and birth house annex museum.
Route 5 takes you back to the east coast at Västervik and then heads north and back inland to Linköping. Sights: a moose park (more beautiful than the previous day), a troll forest at Gamleby (ABBA city...), knight's castle Ekenäs, the Göta Canal with a lock complex.
Route 6 is also shorter and continues along the Göta Canal to Motala on Lake Vättern and then south to Gränna, where you can cross over to Visingsö Island. The route is shorter because you then have time to visit Visingsö. Sights: car and motorcycle museum and aquarium in Motala, Alvastra monastery ruins, Visingsö, observation tower, boat trip.
Route 7 takes you via Jönköping to Gothenburg. Sights: old wooden houses near Huskvarna (Jönköping) and of course Gothenburg.
Route 8 goes back into the country so you can enjoy the beautiful forests and lakes and gravel roads again. Then back to the coast with nice towns such as Varberg and Falkenberg. Sights: an old mill, a wooden bathhouse in the sea, beach, museum with remains of aircraft from the Second World War.
Route 9 takes you back to Malmö, although you can also cross over to Denmark earlier at Helsingborg. First you pass the beautiful city of Halmstad and the viewpoint at Mölle. Sights: a special bakery annex lunchroom, beach that can be driven on, lighthouse.
A collection with very varied routes, many sights with something for everyone, excellent roads and also pieces of gravel that can be ridden. Of course you can change the daily schedule by making routes longer, shortening or combining them. If you skip all the sights, you can also drive this in 7 days.
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