Like to Hike

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

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

Before starting, you are warmly welcome to our gathering place at Vreta Kloster Church to pick up maps and get tips for your hiking excursion.

Photo: Sophia Bergholm

Gathering Place – Vreta Kloster Church from 10:00 to 13:00

Start your hike at our gathering place at Vreta Kloster Church. Here you can gather inspiration, maps, and tips for your hike:

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

– Pilgrimage Hiking
Meet Saint Birgitta Ways and learn more about pilgrimage hiking and get your own pilgrim passport.

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

– Food and Drinks
The Klosterhusets 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? During the day, three different group hikes are offered, all completely free.

🔸Full-Day Hike with Pilgrimage Guide (Saint Birgitta Ways)
A guided pilgrimage hike lasting approximately 6-7 hours at a calm and comfortable pace, where you will learn more about what pilgrimage hiking is and how it works. The hike ends at Borensberg, where we will take local bus 520 back together (at 17:57). If you’d like to only hike half the distance, about 2 hours, you can end the hike at Ljungs Västra Bridge, where you can take the bus back to Vreta Kloster Church.

Starting point: Vreta Kloster Church
Start time: 10:30
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 Snaveborg fort, 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 Kloster Church
Start time: 13:00
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’s Ravine (Linköping Municipality)
Join municipal ecologist Håkan Lundberg and discover the unique and lush environment in the nature reserve Motala Ström’s Ravine.
Starting point: Entrance to Motala Ström’s Ravine. Click here for map (external link)

Start time: 14:00
Hiking length: Approximately 2 hours including a small break where you can bring your own snack. The hike is approximately 3 kilometers long.
Registration: No pre-registration required

Choose your route – Our recommended trails

We have selected three routes of varying difficulty levels that we recommend for those who want to hike on their own during the day.

🔸Loop: Vreta Kloster – Malfors bro – Vreta Kloster
Suitable for those who want a pleasant and relaxing walk in a historic environment.
Distance: Approximately 6.5 kilometers

🔸Halfway: Vreta Kloster – Ljungs Västra Bro
A perfect half-day hike. From here, you can easily take bus 520 or 616 back to Vreta Kloster church, Linköping travel center, or Motala central.
Distance: Approximately 9.5 kilometers

🔸Full route: Vreta Kloster – 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 Kloster 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 goes from Linköping travel center directly to the meeting point at Vreta Kloster church (bus stop Vreta kloster 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 bus stops along the hiking trail, making it easy to customize your route and choose where you want to start or finish.

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.