Stage 8 of 14 · Bohusleden

Valbo Ryr → Bråland

Distance
14.0 km
Ascent
+262 m
Descent
-297 m
Walking time
3h 51m
Altitude
20–107 m
Type
point-to-point

Walking time measured on the mapped line (TrailSplits time model, moving time; within 22 % on four in five test legs). Outside Switzerland our walking times often run short of the times route operators publish; treat them as optimistic. Climb measured on the mapped line, on terrain heights.

⛰️ Rolling Hills🌲 Lowland

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%)

Route briefing

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

14 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Valbo Ryr

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-03-31

    About 0 min in

    14.0 km remaining

    +262 m remaining

  2. Shelter

    0 m

    Viksjön vindskydd

    Shelter

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    About 0 min in

    14.0 km remaining

    +262 m remaining

  3. Shelter

    4.6 km

    Modalen vindskydd

    Shelter

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-03-31

    About 1h 16m in

    9.4 km remaining

    +217 m remaining

  4. Shelter

    5.6 km

    Munkedalsälven vindskydd south

    Shelter

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-03-31

    About 1h 32m in

    8.4 km remaining

    +196 m remaining

  5. Climb

    8.4 km

    79 m climb

    0.4 km at 17.9% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31

    About 2h 18m in

    5.6 km remaining

    +163 m remaining

  6. Climb

    9.8 km

    71 m climb

    0.1 km at 71.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-03-31

    About 2h 41m in

    4.2 km remaining

    +116 m remaining

  7. Finish

    14.0 km

    Bråland

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-03-31

    About 3h 51m in

    0 m remaining

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14.0 km Distance262 m Climb3h 51m Est. time107 m High pointMODERATE Difficulty
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Getting Here

Valbo Ryr (bus stop)

1720m from trailhead · ~20 min walk

🚌

Getting Out

Bråland (bus stop)

278m from trail end · ~3 min walk

Segment Breakdown

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

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Valbo Ryr → km 6.0 (77m)
67–107m
6 km+117m / -122m1h 28m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 6.0 (77m) → km 10.1 (71m)
0–103m
4.2 km+205m / -212m1h 18m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 10.1 (71m) → Bråland
20–96m
3.8 km+129m / -148m1h 04m🏃 Highly Runnable
Total14.0 km+262m / -297m3h 51m

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Est. Finish Time
2h 04m
Calories
929 kcal
Water Needed
1.3 L
Effort Distance
18.1 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (94g 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
19 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 262m ↓ 297m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (100%)
🏔️
T1 — Hiking (easy, marked paths)
Swiss Alpine Club difficulty rating — highest section on route

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

Surface

≈18% paved · ≈82% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Surface mapped for the full route in OpenStreetMap.

Surfaces and the hardest grade measured on the stage's mapped line from OpenStreetMap tags.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Bohusleden Stage 8: Valbo Ryr → Bråland is usually best from April to October.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage, around 20–107 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoor
Day / night2°/-3°2°/-3°5°/-2°10°/1°15°/6°18°/9°21°/12°20°/11°16°/8°10°/5°6°/1°3°/-2°
Rain, mm87725452578487958611910198
Snow at high pointPossiblePossiblePossibleFrost––––––FrostPossible
Daylight7 h 029 h 1811 h 4114 h 2016 h 4418 h 1717 h 4115 h 3112 h 5710 h 247 h 556 h 24

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: 107 m, approximately 5.6 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 14.0 km, 262m ascent, max altitude 107.4m, ~4h duration.

Essential 4 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Energy bars & gels
    Est. 1139 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 Valbo Ryr to Bråland (14.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Valbo Ryr
🚌 Hattefjälls bro (167m)
🚌 Solhem (905m)
🚌 Valbo Ryr (1.2km)
Finish — Getting Back
Bråland
🚌 Bråland (115m)
🚌 Lilla Foss (1.2km)
🚌 Kvistrum (1.6km)

Nearby Points of Interest

🚏 Transit stops along this stage

  • 🚌 Valbo Ryr 1.2 km off trail
  • 🚌 Solhem km 0.6 · 905m off trail
  • 🚌 Hattefjälls bro km 2.5 · 167m off trail
  • 🚌 Lilla Foss km 13.2 · 1.2 km off trail
  • 🚌 Bråland km 13.7 · 115m off trail

🛖 Shelters

  • Viksjön vindskydd 756m off trail
  • Modalen vindskydd km 4.6 · 144m off trail
  • Munkedalsälven vindskydd south km 5.6 · 334m off trail
  • Shelter km 12.5 · 594m off trail
  • Fura km 13.1 · 141m off trail

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