Like to Hike

Welcome to a unique hiking day on Saturday, September 12! Whether you are an experienced hiker, a curious student, or just eager to get out in the fresh air, this is the perfect opportunity to gather friends, meet new faces, try pilgrim hiking, and walk along Östgötaleden.

The day is organized in conjunction with Hiking Day, and you choose your own pace and route. Take the opportunity to discover the trail that runs between Berg and Borensberg, where you hike along the Göta Canal on a route that is both Östgötaleden and a pilgrimage trail in one.

Before starting, you are warmly welcome to our meeting point at Vreta Monastery Church to pick up maps and get tips for your hiking excursion.

Meeting Point – Vreta Monastery Church 10 AM-1 PM

Start your hike at our meeting point at Vreta Monastery Church. Here you can fuel up with inspiration, maps, and tips for your hike:

– Inspiration & Knowledge
Meet representatives from Visit Linköping, Region Östergötland/Östgötaleden, Linköping Municipality, County Administrative Board, and STF Linköping who provide tips on hiking and how you can easily get out into nature.

– Pilgrim Hiking
Meet Saint Birgitta Ways and learn more about pilgrim hiking and get your own pilgrim pass.

– Mushroom Club
Bring your own mushroom finds and have them identified by experts from Linköping’s Mushroom Club! Also take the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about all the forest mushrooms and how you can get involved with the association.

– Food and Drinks
The Monastery House café is open and Saint Birgitta Ways offers tastings of pilgrimage food.

Join a Group Hike

Would you rather walk in a group and get company or guidance along the way? Throughout the day, three different group hikes are offered, all completely free.

🔸Half-day hike with pilgrim guide (Saint Birgitta Ways)
A guided pilgrim hike of about 2 hours at a slow and comfortable pace, where you can learn more about what pilgrim hiking is and how it works. The hike ends at Ljung’s western bridge, where everyone takes the bus back to Vreta Monastery Church together.
Starting point: Vreta Monastery Church
Start time: 1 PM
Registration: No pre-registration required

🔸Nature Hike in Flemma (STF Linköping)
Join the Swedish Tourist Association and explore the beautiful nature in Flemma, Stjärnorp! During this tour, the hike goes up to the historic fort Snaveborg, where there will be a break. Therefore, feel free to pack a snack in your backpack. The hike then continues along the shore of Roxen.
Starting point: Carpooling from Vreta Monastery Church
Start time: 1 PM
Registration: Send an email with your contact information to stf.linkoping@la.stfturist.se by September 10

🔸Guided Nature Hike in the Nature Reserve Motala Ström Ravine (Linköping Municipality)
Join municipal ecologist Håkan Lundberg and discover the unique and lush environment in the nature reserve Motala Ström Ravine.
Starting point: Entrance to Motala Ström Ravine. Click here for map (external link)
Start time: 2 PM
Hike length: About 2 hours including a short break where you can bring your own snacks. The hike length is approximately 3 kilometers.
Registration: No pre-registration required

Choose your route – Our recommended trails

We have selected three routes in different levels of difficulty that we recommend for you who want to hike on your own during the day.

🔸Round loop: Vreta Monastery – Malfors Bridge – Vreta Monastery
Suitable for those who want a nice and relaxing walk in a historical environment.
Distance: Approximately 6.5 kilometers

🔸Half the distance: Vreta Monastery – Ljungs Western Bridge
A perfect half-day hike. From here you can easily take bus 520 or 616 back to Vreta Monastery Church, Linköping travel center, or Motala central.
Distance: Approximately 9.5 kilometers

🔸The entire stretch: Vreta Monastery – Borensberg
For those who want to walk the entire stage. When you arrive in Borensberg, you can take bus 520 or 616 back to Vreta Monastery Church or Linköping travel center. Line 520 also goes directly to Motala central.
Distance: 20.5 kilometers

Take the bus to the hike

Coming without a car? No problem! Bus 520 and 616 go from Linköping travel center directly to the meeting point at Vreta Monastery Church (stop Vreta Monastery Church or Bergs Locks). Line 520 also goes all the way to and from Motala central, making it convenient even for those traveling from there.

There are also several stops along the hiking trail, making it easy to adjust your route and choose where you want to start or end.

In collaboration with

Like To Hike is conducted in collaboration between Visit Linköping, Saint Birgitta Ways, Vreta Klosters congregation, Region Östergötland (Östgötaleden), Linköping municipality, County Administrative Board of Östergötland, Östgötatrafiken, STF Linköping, Linköping’s Mushroom Club (Linköping’s Nature Center), Göta Kanalbolaget, and Tillväxt Motala as well as the businesses listed above.