Cycle in Roslagen
A lovely self-guided cycle tourbetween land and sea, on winding roads through natural environment in beautiful landscape, alongside the sparkling sea. This tour starts by taking the boat from Stockholm to Östanå pier which is the starting point of the cycle tour.
Roslagen with its natural beauty, shimmering archipelago and picturesque countryside is amazing to discover by bike. We offer a number of package trips which allow you to experience Roslagen on small roads close to nature and the varied landscape, whilst avoiding heavy traffic as far as possible. You stay overnight in cosy accommodation with a personal touch, rent bikes and can provide lunch and dinner if you book in advance. Don’t hesitate to ask them about local bike trails and places of interest.
The cycle routes are not signposted, but partially coincide with the bike trails Postvägen and Kustlinjen. The stretches of road where you may experience heavy traffic are marked with a warning triangle in the Cycle in Roslagen map.
5 days/ 4 nights
Between land and sea-Self- guided bike ride in Roslagen, starting in Stockholm
This tour starts by taking boat from Stockholm to Östanå pier which is the start point of the cycle tour. The tour continues to Bergshamra, Kapellskär, Norrtälje and Söderbykarl, in north of Norrtälje. Totally about 160 km bike ride in 5 days.
"A lovely tour on winding roads through beautiful natural environment in beautiful landscape and the sparkling sea”
Day 1: Stockholm – Bergshamra (approx. 22 km cycling)
”A tour of a coastal landscape steeped in culture”
The cycle tour starts from Östanå pier where you meets by our hosts and get access to rental bikes.
Östanå – Roslagskulla- Riala- Bergshamra
Accommodation Carlberg Bed and Breakfast.
Places of interest nearby are Penningby Castle, Malmsjöns Nature Reserve and one of Sweden’s oldest national parks, Ängsö, which is on an island just off the coast and can be reached by boat
Day 2: Bergshamra-Gräddö (approx. 50 k cycling)
“A tour close to the natural beauty of land and sea”
Bergshamra- Marholmen – Kapellskär-Gräddö
Accommodation in Gräddö, Sjöviken Hostel.
Place of interest nearby is Riddersholm Nature Reserve.19 km of hiking trails through unparalleled countryside with stunning flower meadows.
Dag 3: Gräddö- Norrtälje (approx. 40 km cycling)
”A cycle tour of the Rådmansö peninsula packed with attractions, fine beaches and stunning scenery”
Gräddö –Södersvik –Spillersboda- Vreta – Norrtälje
Accommodation in Hostel Hvilan in Norrtälje
Norrtälje ,the heart of Roslagen, a uniquely homely town
Day 4: Norrtälje-Söderbykarl (approx. 47 km)
”Cycle around Roslagen’s largest lake and experience the Viking Age”
Norrtälje- Lohärad- round Lake Erken - Söderbykarl
Accommodation på Wiks Bed and Breakfast in Söderbykarl
Place of interest nearby is a Viking boat from 11th century at Erikskulle, open air museum.
Dag 5: Breakfast & departure or extra nights.
A bicycle leaves at Wik B&B when you check out.
There is bus connection via Norrtälje to Stockholm.
Transfer on request!
