City-close hiking

Hike in Tinnerö

The Tinnerö oak landscape begins where the city ends and is a popular natural area where both Linköping residents and visitors come for wonderful nature experiences year-round. In the beautiful grazing landscape, you’ll find inviting oak pastures, forests, and bird lakes just waiting to be explored. Smedstad Ponds, Frökärret, and Rosenkällasjön in Tinnerö are especially visitor-friendly areas with good parking, information signs, resting spots, toilets, and other amenities for visitors.

If you want to experience the best of what Tinnerö has to offer, the hiking trail Tinneröstigen takes you through the entire area. The trail winds through the Tinnerö Nature Reserve, offering beautiful views and delightful nature experiences. A map and more information about Tinneröstigen can be found here.

Vidingsjö Nature Reserve

Hikes for Those Who Want to Experience the Scent of Pine Forests, but Also Stay Close to the City

The trails through Vidingsjö Nature Reserve offer the perfect balance for those who want to enjoy the refreshing scent of pine forests while staying close to the city and having easy access. The well-marked hiking paths wind through the reserve, passing by sturdy pines, spruces, and soft, lush green moss. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy nature without venturing far from urban life.

At Vidingsjö Motion Center, you’ll find a range of facilities to enhance your visit: a café, water toilets, water refill stations, several barbecue spots, picnic tables, outdoor gym equipment, and sheltered benches. It’s a great place to relax and recharge during your hike.

For more information about Vidingsjö Motion Center, click here.

You can find a map and more details about Vidingsjö Nature Reserve here.

Hike in Vallaskogen

Vallaskogen, a nature reserve in central Linköping, offers a beautiful pine forest experience and is one of the city’s most popular natural areas. With an extensive network of walking paths and trails, it’s easy to explore and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A map and more information can be found here.

A large part of the nature reserve is part of the open-air museum Gamla Linköping (Old Linköping). Right next to the forest is the museum’s historic town district, where you’ll find shops, cafés, and toilets. Please note that the opening hours for different attractions may vary. For more details, visit gamlalinkoping.se.

Stångåstråket

Att ta en promenad längs Stångåstråket, är att göra som Linköpingsborna gör. Detta stråk är en populär runda bland invånarna och du kommer stöta på många motionärer och hundägare som tar sin vanliga runda runt ån. Stångåstråket leder dig förbi slussar, badplatser, båthamnar, parker, caféer, restauranger och friluftsområden.

Underlaget varierar mellan grusväg och asfalt med en lätt svårighetsgrad. Under hela din promenad har du uppsikt över Stångån/Kinda kanal och kan under sommarhalvåret se båtar ta sig fram genom slussarna.

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