Stora and Lilla Trollkyrkan in Tiveden

From the car park at the main entrance to Tiveden National Park, follow the red markers of Trollkyrkerundan east into the forest. The path winds through Tiveden's rift valleys, past the small lakes Bottnalösen and Metesjön, then north and east by Trollkyrketärnen to a short climb onto Stora Trollkyrkan. It turns south through the forest to Lilla Trollkyrkan, with its view towards Lake Vättern, and heads west back to the entrance. The two rocky hills, the troll churches, were once landmarks for sailors on Vättern.

It is 5 km round with 124 m of ascent; allow about 1½ hours. The grade is Easy by the figures, but the national park calls this a fairly long and demanding trail, partly over difficult ground, with rocky stretches and short steep climbs.

Dogs must be kept on a lead. Fires are allowed only at the set places, and tents only at the set places for one night. Visitors have worn away the lichen on the hills, so keep to the path. There is a hand pump at the information hut by the entrance, but the water is not tested.

Parking at the main entrance is free but fills quickly between 11:00 and 14:00 from June to September. The park is off road 49 between Karlsborg and Askersund; the only public transport is the on-demand Närtrafik service.

Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.