Stora Eken hiking trail 6 km
Kållandsö
On the northern side of Stora Eken, there are still some large oak trees that gave the island its name. Stora Eken is the largest island in the Eken archipelago and was inhabited from the 1500s until the 1960s, when farming and forestry were practiced there. Today, parts of the island are grazed by horses in the summer. The island boasts a rich flora and fauna, including water birds, hares, moose, and deer. The trail is largely lake-adjacent through hilly terrain, and you will need a boat to reach it.
The trail starts at a dock for canoes/kayaks and small boats on the western side of the island. At the dock, there is a campsite with a wind shelter, barbecue spot, and composting toilet. There is an additional barbecue spot with a composting toilet along the trail. Free firewood is available at the barbecue spots from May 1 to September 30.
Fact about the trail
Length:
6 km
Approximate times:
80 min
Area:
Marking:
Blue
Level of difficulty:
Easy
Start and end:
How to get here:
Public Transportation: During the summer season, Västtrafik bus 132 Lidköping-Spiken runs at certain times of the day all the way to Läckö. Usually, the bus stops closest in Spiken, from where there is a 2 km walk between Spiken and Läckö.
Car/Bike: Distance is approximately 25 km from Lidköping.
To reach Stora Eken from Läckö Castle, we recommend renting a kayak or canoe at Läckö Castle, or alternatively, contact a boat charter service if you do not have access to your own boat.
Destination Läckö-Kinnekulle
Nya stadens torg, Gamla Rådhuset
53131 Lidköping
Phone: +46 510 200 20
E-mail: Send e-mail
Website: lackokinnekulle.se
