Vätternrundan En - The Route

The Route 300 km - 186 miles

Vätternrundan is the world´s largest* recreational bicycle event. Come and enjoy cycling through the beautiful summer countryside around lake Vättern. Breathtaking views with a late sunset and an early sunrise will make this an unforgettable event.

The start
The start is in Motala, by the harbour. Cyclists start from 7.30 pm Friday night until approximately 5 am Saturday morning. The start attracts a large crowd and the festivities last the whole night. At the start you can find repair facilities, water, coffee and a last minute cycle shop. The rest stops
All the rest stops serve beverages: coffee, water, honey water, blueberry soup and ENERVIT energy drinks. In addition, all rest stops that do not serve meals offer non-sweetened bread buns.

The Finish
The finish is in Motala, on the lakeside promenade, by the park. Here cyclists receive their medal, are photographed, and then move on to the far end of the park, close to where they started the previous night, where a meal is served.

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Rest stop	Km	Comment
Hästholmen	43	The first stop is usually reached quickly. The course is lined with cheering spectators and there are few hills. Beverages and buns are served.
Gränna	81	A rest stop at Gränna Glassworks with beverages, buns and bananas. A new beverage for many is blueberry soup which is a smooth and syrupy drink, served hot if the weather is chilly or cold if the weather is hot.
Jönköping	109	A hot meal of meatballs and mashed potatoes is served. For those who prefer breakfast food there is bread, porridge and bananas.
Fagerhult	140	Beverages, buns, bananas and a well-deserved rest.
along road	140 +	Splash & go rest stop - water only!
Hjo	178	Hjo gives every cyclist a warm welcome! Here cyclists are served a hot meal of lasagne and salad. A new snack for many is pickled salted gherkin, a juicy way to get some salt. For those who feel breakfast is more in order there is corn flakes, milk and coffee.
Karlsborg	210	A rest in a picturesque area next to the old fortress. Beverages and buns.
Boviken	232	A beautiful nature spot that many look forward to. Beverages, buns and bananas. Bananas are always served cut in half, for easy eating.
Hammarsundet	262	On the bridge over the sound you can view northern Vättern and its beautiful archipelago. Beverages, buns and bananas.
Medevi	282	Medevi is the site of an old spa. Here on a summery meadow cyclists can listen to music and have coffee and sticky buns with honey.

Marshals
Marshals are stationed along the entire route. They will help you at traffic junctions and in places where there may be some doubt about the route. In addition, traffic cones and other markings are used to keep you on track. There is no need to bring a map.

*Largest in terms of the total cycled distance of all participants; i.e. participants x kilometres.

The Route 300 km - 186 miles

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