EuroVelo 7 Sun Route

Sweden

EuroVelo 7 goes down the length of Sweden to Malmö, from where a ferry can take you to Denmark. From the border with Finland, the route turns south to reach the Swedish eastern coastline at Luleå, a coastal city in Swedish Lapland. Then it goes down along the Gulf of Bothnia, until reaching the rather large city of Sundsvall. Then EuroVelo 7 continues towards the south-west, crossing the country from the eastern to the western coast and joining Kattegattleden, Sweden’s first national bicycle route in Gothenburg. This 395 km long bicycle route with a unique, oceanside location, goes from Gothenburg to Helsingborg.

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Legend

Development status
  • Certified These sections were awarded the official EuroVelo Certification label, ensuring high-quality cycling conditions.They were surveyed in the field by EuroVelo Route Inspectors to respect minimum requirements for motorised traffic levels, surface quality, EuroVelo signage, and access to services as defined by the European Certification Standard (ECS) methodology. EuroVelo Certified routes are the best options for beginners!
  • Developed + Signed These sections offer generally good cycling conditions, with limited motorised traffic, rideable surfaces, and EuroVelo signs along the route. Developed routes with signs are suitable for most cyclists. However, short stretches with lower-quality conditions may occur, and it is recommended to bring a map or navigation app as signs can have defects.
  • Developed + Not Signed These sections offer generally good cycling conditions, with limited motorised traffic and rideable surfaces, but without EuroVelo signs. Developed routes without signs are suitable for most cyclists. However, short stretches with lower-quality conditions may occur, and it is warmly recommended to bring a map or navigation app.
  • Partially Developed + Signed Cycling is possible here, but conditions vary. Some stretches may have high motorised traffic or poor surfaces, even though EuroVelo signs are in place. Partially developed routes with signs are suitable for experienced cyclists only, and it is recommended to bring a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centres are working on improvements.
  • Partially Developed + Not Signed Cycling is possible here, but conditions vary. Some stretches may have high motorised traffic or poor surfaces, and EuroVelo signs are not in place. Partially developed routes without signs are suitable for experienced cyclists only, and it is warmly recommended to bring a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centres are working on improvements.
  • Undeveloped / Unknown These sections do not meet minimum requirements for motorised traffic levels or surface quality – or their conditions are currently unknown. They may include dangerous stretches. Cyclists choosing to cycle there should use a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. It is recommended to use public transport to skip these areas where possible.
  • Public transport link These sections include continuity across seas or rivers and undeveloped parts of the network that can be skipped with a reliable public transport connection allowing bicycle transport.

Markers

  • Natuurlijk Erfgoed
  • UNESCO-werelderfgoed
  • Cultureel Erfgoed
  • Culinaire Hoogstandjes
  • Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
  • Other Point of Interest
  • Service
  • Bus station
  • Train station
  • Mobility info center

National & Regional Information

Cykelfrämjandet

Cykelfrämjandet is Sweden’s bicycle advocacy organization, representing over 5000 cyclists from 30 regional chapters.

+46 8 16 00 17
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EuroVelo in Sweden

Sweden is home to four EuroVelo routes, covering over 5000 kilometers from the fells of Lapland to Skåne’s sandy beaches.

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Kattegattleden

A great website with detailed interactive maps of the route as well as useful services nearby. It provides a breakdown of the section between Helsingborg and Goteborg into 8 bitesize chunks.

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Vänerleden

The Vänerleden cycle route is about 640 km long and takes you round Sweden’s largest lake. When you cycle on Vänerleden, you will experience Lake Vänern’s finest bathing beaches, world-class culture and exciting natural phenomena. One moment, you’re cycling through picturesque small towns with a bustling archipelago community, and the next you’re on wonderful gravel tracks through deep forests and open landscapes.

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Gerelateerd nieuws

Kaarten & Gidsen

EuroVelo 7 & EuroVelo 12: Kattegattleden [Bikeline Esterbauer]

This cycling guide describes the Swedish section of EuroVelo 7 and EuroVelo 12 in Sweden between Gothenburg (Göteborg) and Helsingborg (390 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and informative maps at a scale of 1:50,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and services, LiveUpdate, spiral-bound, laminated and tearproof. English translation of the map legend and the user's manual at esterbauer.com/international.

Tour Packages

Services

Sweden by Bike
Zweden
EV3 EV7 EV10 EV12
national

The Cyclist Welcome Accommodations label in Sweden offers a wide range of cycling-friendly accommodation options across the whole country – from campings, glampings, B&B, to hotels and many more. Cyclist Welcome labelled services provide cyclists with secure bicycle storage, access to a bike pump and basic repair tools, and contact details for the nearest bicycle service.

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