Nature Reserves & Woodlands

Memorable nature experiences in Gothenburg are easy to find. With rocky shorelines, deep forests, and tranquil lakes just around the corner, all you need to do is to put on your hiking boots and head out.

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  • Two girls with helmets on climbing a high altitude trail

    High-altitude trails in Gothenburg

    Upzone Adventure Park

    An adventure with ziplines and high-altitude trails for the whole family!

  • Hiking trail

    Göteborgs skärgårdsled

    Göteborgs skärgårdsled is a 35.3-kilometre hiking trail in Gothenburg’s northern archipelago, with three stages and two circular trails across Hönö, Fotö, Öckerö, Hälsö, Knippla and Hyppeln.

  • Nature reserve

    Vättlefjäll

    Vättlefjäll is a large nature reserve in north-east Gothenburg and Ale, with lakes, coniferous forests, wetlands, hiking trails, bathing spots, paddling, fishing and wind shelters close to the city.

  • Wiewpoint

    Ramberget

    From Ramberget on the island Hisingen, 87 metres above sea level, you get a wide-reaching view over the harbour, and in clear weather you can see all the way to the lighthouse Vinga fyr.

  • Beautiful heathland and a lone tree in late autumn at Sandsjöbacka Nature Reserve, which stretches from Gothenburg to Kungsbacka.

    Nature reserve

    Sandsjöbacka naturreservat

    An extensive nature reserve with diverse landscapes and rich wildlife. Here you can take a short break from the city’s buzz or set out on a longer, pulse-raising hike along clearly marked trails.

  • Hiking trail

    Bohusleden

    Bohusleden is a 350-kilometre hiking trail through Bohuslän on Sweden’s west coast, divided into 27 stages from Älvsåker to Strömstad, with several easily accessible sections close to Gothenburg.

  • Nature reserve

    Änggårdsbergen Nature Reserve

    Änggårdsbergen is a hilly nature reserve close to central Gothenburg, with walking trails, heathland and wetlands. It is known for its spring display of wood anemones, and viewpoints towards the city and the sea.

  • Naturområde

    Naturum Fjärås Bräcka

    Learn about nature while also experiencing it.

  • Hiking trail

    Kuststigen

    Kuststigen is one of West Sweden’s most beautiful hiking trails.