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Viskastigen, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Viskastigen is a hiking trail in Sweden. Interests: Hiking and History. The best time to visit is December to February and May to September. In June there are 17 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking, History
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- GOT Göteborg, 35 km as the crow flies
- Website
- vastsverige.com
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 18 km
- From
- Agnbäck
- To
- Örestens fästning
- Run by
- Marks kommun
- Coordinates
- 57.40124, 12.59917
What it is and where
Viskastigen is a hiking trail in Sweden.
Delar av en gammal landsväg som under medeltiden färdades på från Halland, Västergötland och vidare till huvudstaden.
Its coordinates are 57.40124, 12.59917; the nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT, Göteborg), 35 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 18 km
- From
- Agnbäck
- To
- Örestens fästning
- Run by
- Marks kommun
It is one of the Hiking and History places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Viskastigen is December to February and May to September.
- JanBest time7:00
- FebBest time9:07
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible14:00
- MayBest time16:17
- JunBest time17:39
- JulBest time17:04
- AugBest time15:00
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:57
- NovBetter not7:37
- DecBest time6:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking | May to September | December to April and October |
| History | December to February and May to September | March to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Viskastigen has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Seatons kulleBuilding in Mark Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden2.4 km
- Hyltenäs kulleNature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden2.5 km
- Kattunga kapellTemples3.9 km
- North Sea Trail, SwedenHiking6.4 km
- public beach Stora NavsjönPublic beach in Mark Municipality, Sweden7.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Hiking
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Stockholm Archipelago Trail: discontinuous trail across islands in the Stockholm archipelago between Arholma and Landsort
- Sörmlandsleden: hiking trail in Södermanland County, Sweden
- Blåhammarens Mountain Station
- Ingegerdsleden: hiking trail in Sweden
- STF Alesjaure Mountain cabin: Swedish mountain cabin
Every Sweden place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Viskastigen?
It is a hiking trail in Sweden.
When is the best time to visit Viskastigen?
December to February and May to September. In June there are 17 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21.
How do you get to Viskastigen?
The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 35 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Seatons kulle, Hyltenäs kulle, Kattunga kapell. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Viskastigen on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.