Stage 11 of 14 · Bohusleden

Holmen → Holtet

Distance
15.8 km
Ascent
+175 m
Descent
-276 m
Est. Time
3h 39m
Altitude
43–202 m
Type
point-to-point
🏃 Flat & Runnable🌲 Lowland

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%)

Route briefing

What comes next

Climbs, descents, water, huts and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

12 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Holmen

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-03-31

    About 0 min in

    15.8 km remaining

    +175 m remaining

  2. Descent

    1.7 km

    149 m descent

    0.1 km at 148.8% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31

    About 24 min in

    14.1 km remaining

    +158 m remaining

  3. Shelter

    1.7 km

    DANO 1 Lövön Mellan

    Shelter

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-03-31

    About 24 min in

    14.1 km remaining

    +158 m remaining

  4. Shelter

    1.7 km

    Nornäs vindskydd

    Shelter

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-03-31

    About 24 min in

    14.1 km remaining

    +158 m remaining

  5. Climb

    3.4 km

    167 m climb

    0.3 km at 52.3% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31

    About 48 min in

    12.3 km remaining

    +158 m remaining

  6. Water

    14.8 km

    Drinking Water

    Water

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-03-31

    About 3h 26m in

    950 m remaining

    +16 m remaining

  7. Finish

    15.8 km

    Holtet

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-03-31

    About 3h 40m in

    0 m remaining

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15.8 km Distance175 m Climb3h 39m Est. time202 m High pointMODERATE Difficulty
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Start: Holmen

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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Getting Out

Holtet (bus stop)

330m from trail end · ~4 min walk

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Holmen → km 5.1 (176m)
0–181m
5.1 km+250m / -221m1h 21m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 5.1 (176m) → km 10.0 (168m)
161–202m
4.9 km+129m / -136m1h 05m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 10.0 (168m) → Holtet
43–171m
5.8 km+80m / -193m1h 12m📉 Descending
Total15.8 km+175m / -276m3h 39m

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Est. Finish Time
2h 09m
Calories
1,071 kcal
Water Needed
1.5 L
Effort Distance
18.9 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (97g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated.

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
11 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 175m ↓ 276m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (100%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈19% paved · ≈81% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Estimated for the full route from the 78% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Bohusleden Stage 11: Holmen → Holtet is usually best from May to October.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (42 m) and the highest point (202 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoor
High point, day / night1°/-3°1°/-4°4°/-2°9°/1°15°/5°18°/9°20°/12°19°/11°15°/8°10°/4°5°/1°2°/-2°
Low point, day / night2°/-3°2°/-3°5°/-1°10°/2°15°/6°19°/10°21°/13°20°/12°16°/9°11°/5°6°/2°3°/-1°
Rain, mm8066505056838492891159995
Snow at high pointPossiblePossiblePossiblePossible––––––PossiblePossible
Daylight6 h 569 h 1511 h 4114 h 2216 h 4918 h 2417 h 4815 h 3512 h 5710 h 237 h 506 h 17

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 202 m, approximately 7.5 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 15.8 km, 175m ascent, max altitude 201.5m, ~4h duration.

Essential 4 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    Estimated 1.8L; verify refill availability
  • 🍫
    Energy bars & gels
    Est. 1280 kcal burn
Recommended 3 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Holmen to Holtet (15.8 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Holmen
🚌 Dals Högen (2.4km)
Finish — Getting Back
Holtet
🚌 Holtet (190m)

Nearby Points of Interest

🚏 Transit stops along this stage

  • 🚌 Holtet km 15.6 · 190m off trail

🛖 Shelters

  • DANO 1 Lövön Mellan km 1.7 · 1.8 km off trail
  • Nornäs vindskydd km 1.7 · 104m off trail
  • DANO 2 Rotön - Norra Kornsjön km 3.6 · 2.0 km off trail

💧 Water Sources

  • Drinking Water km 14.8 · 254m off trail

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-03-31.