Stockholm/ Sörmland – Lakes & Castles

Check in to the centrally located hotel. Hopefully you will have time for some sightseeing in Stockholm.

Today’s bike ride takes you out of Stockholm city and then along an ancient trade route that have existed since the Viking Age. After about 14 km you’ll reach Drottningholm Palace, which is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The Palace is Their Majesties the King and Queen’s permanent home residence. The rooms in the southern wing of the palace are reserved for this purpose. The rest of the palace and grounds are open to the public. You continue out to Ekerö Island and take the bikes on a short ferry ride, before you continue to Södertälje city, known for Scania Trucks. Overnight in Södertälje.
61 km, +629 m

You’ll leave Södertälje and cycle on small roads towards the idyllic little town Mariefred and Gripsholm Castle. Today you ride on small side roads to Gripsholm Castle. The castle was built in the 16th century at the initiative of King Gustav Vasa. There are well-preserved rooms from that era, the most famous being Duke Karl’s Chamber. It features Sweden’s finest examples of state apartments from the time of the House of Vasa, as well as one of Europe’s best preserved 18th century theatres. Other highlights include the Swedish State Portrait Collection, where visitors can see Sweden’s famous faces. Overnight in Mariefred.
42 km, +494 m

Today you have a circular ride that starts in Mariefred and takes you to Swedens largest lake island called Selaön. Just before the bridge to Selaön you reach village Stallarholmen where you for example can stop at a café for some refreshments. You pedal over to Selaön passing Eknäs and on to Fjällsta on gravel and continue to Mälsåker Castle (only open a few days per week during summer). Mälsåker Castle is one of Sweden’s most beautiful baroque castles. The castle has a varied history from the Era of the Swedish Empire to the Second World War and has, among others, been owned by the von Färsen family. The most famous member of the family is perhaps Axel von Fersen the Younger, who is said to have been the lover of Queen Marie Antoinette of France. After returning from Selön you’ll continue back to Mariefred on Näckrosleden “Water lily bike trail”. Overnight in Mariefred.
65 km, +710 m

Today’s cycling continues on Näckrosleden, taking you to the village Gnesta and Södertuna Castle located by lake Frösjön. You leave Mariefred behind and you’ll experience a nice rolling landscape, with some climbs before you reach little Gnesta, and your accommodation Södertuna Castle. Södertuna Castle is a beautiful 18th-century castle with a varied history where you can enjoy, among other things, the beautiful English castle park, the view of Frösjön and the beautiful, tiled stoves in the castle’s salons. Södertuna Castle has been awarded the Castle Hotel of the Year several times.
43 km, +493 m

Near the cycling route for today you will find everything from art exhibitions, nice shops, castles, mansions and beautiful natural landscapes. This stretch also offers several swimming opportunities. The ride ends when you arrive in the picturesque small-town idyll of Trosa with the small alleys, red houses and wonderful views on the water. Overnight in Trosa.
41 km, +441 m

Continue from Trosa and head for Stockholm again. Passing Mörkö island and going north. From Mörkö you have a short ferry trip, and continue up to Tumba. From Tumba you’ll take the commuter train to Stockholm. You can get off the train at Södermalm and visit this nice part of Stockholm and cycle the few last km in to your hotel in central Stockholm. Overnight in Stockholm.
55 km, +585 m

Your cycling holiday with us ends after breakfast. Not ready to leave? Just let us know and we’re happy to help you book extra days. Stockholm has a lot to offer so one or two extra nights are highly recommended.