ETAPP 6 - VÄSTRA VÄTTERLEDEN
Baståsen - First Camp Hökensås

23 KILOMETERS

Approximately 5 hours, 1 day.

The time on your hike varies depending on how fast you walk, how much gear you carry, how many and how long breaks you take, your level of experience, and even the weather can affect it. You can expect to cover approximately 3 kilometers per hour, but depending on the terrain and the factors mentioned above, you may cover longer or shorter distances per hour.

Marked in orange.

The trail is marked with orange color on trees, posts, and arrows.

Average.

The trail is classified as moderate.

START - BASTÅSEN

Stage 6 starts in Baståsen.

FINISH - FIRST CAMP HÖKENSÅS

Stage 6 concludes at First Camp Hökensås, which is a year-round open campground and cottage village.

Public transportation.

The starting point at Baståsen lacks a bus connection. However, there is a bus stop at Rödåkra, approximately 1 km to the west. In the Västra Götaland region, public transportation is operated by Västtrafik. Regarding bringing your bicycle on board, you should check Västtrafik's specific policies and guidelines for bringing bicycles on buses, as rules may vary depending on the bus route and type of bus. Typically, buses have bike racks or designated areas for carrying bicycles, but it's a good idea to confirm the details with Västtrafik for the specific route you plan to take. Read more here>>

Journey planner Västtrafik>>

From Jönköping to Hjo, public transportation is operated by Jönköping County Traffic. How can you bring your bicycle on board? Read more here>>

Journey planner Jönköping County Public Transportation>>

Car.

You can easily reach Tidaholm by car. Tidaholm is located approximately 60 minutes north of Jönköping, about 30 minutes east of Falköping, and about 30 minutes south of Skövde.

Printable map

A printable map is available for download as a PDF. You can also obtain a map at the tourist information office in Tidaholm.

PDF map>>

Digital map

You can find our map online through Google Maps.

Online map>>

Stages of Västra Vätterleden

The trail offers a delightful hike where you can experience beautiful, varied, and historical surroundings. The entire Trail consists of 195 kilometers of hiking divided into eight stages. The trail begins in the municipality of Karlsborg (stages 1-3), passes through Tibro, Hjo (stages 4-5), Tidaholm (stages 6-7), Habo (stage 7), and the municipality of Mullsjö (stage 8).

Stage 6 - Terrain

The hiking trail mostly passes through gently rolling terrain dominated by gravel ridges. The airy pine forest provides a very pleasant and easy-to-walk environment. Please be aware that this stage has relatively few places where you can access water. We recommend bringing enough water for the entire day.

Stage 6 - Accommodation

There is a wind shelter at Vitsjön, and there is also the possibility of alternative accommodation at the end of the stage at First Camp Hökensås, which is a year-round open campground and cottage village.

Stay overnight in Tidaholm>>

Water quality

The water in lakes and watercourses along the trail generally maintains high quality. However, as continuous water samples are not taken, no guarantee can be provided. If you are uncertain, it is advisable to boil or filter the water.

To report issues along the trail

If a tree has fallen along the trail, a sign is broken, or a boardwalk has deteriorated, please inform Tidaholm Municipality so they can address the issues. Here is the link to report problems:

Fault report>>

Do you want to know more about what you can see and do?

Do you need tips on accommodation, dining options, or are you wondering about what to see and do in Tidaholm? Tidaholm Tourist Information is happy to assist you with your questions and can also send you a physical map if you prefer.

You can contact Tidaholm Tourist Information via email at turistbyran@tidaholm.se
or by phone at 0502-60 62 08.