Rottnen runt
A 42 km trail around the lake — perfect for a day trip.
Around Rottnen is a 42 km cycling trail around Lake Rottnen, with beautiful bathing spots and cultural sites along the way.
Around Rottnen is a 42 km cycling trail that loops anticlockwise around Lake Rottnen — perfect for a day trip for anyone seeking nature experiences. The trail is graded green (easy) and the surface is roughly 70 % paved road and 30 % gravel road through relatively easy-pedalling terrain.
Along the way you pass beautiful bathing spots and cultural sites. The western part of the trail lies in Växjö municipality and the eastern part in Lessebo municipality.
The recommended starting point is the station in Hovmantorp — a stone's throw from the campsite — where Öresundståg trains stop and take bicycles on board.
Highlights along the way
- A 42 km trail around the whole of Lake Rottnen
- Graded green — easy and relatively gentle pedalling
- Roughly 70 % paved road and 30 % gravel road
- Beautiful bathing spots and cultural sites along the way
What to bring
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- A bike in good condition
- An extra layer in cooler weather
Map of the walk
Explore the trail in Naturkartan's live map – zoom, pan and see places along the route.
Good to know
- The trail runs anticlockwise around the lake.
- Öresundståg trains stop in Hovmantorp and take bicycles on board.
- The full trail with a live map is available on Naturkartan.