SÖDERKÖPING - VADSTENA

130 KM (80,8 MILES)

7 DAYS 

The route from Söderköping to Vadstena is a pilgrimage route through the open landscape in Östergötland, from the quaint town of Söderköping, through the diocesan city of Linköping, to the holy city of Vadstena. This pilgrimage path connects aspects of Saint Birgitta’s life, both past and present. By following another person's life, I come to understand my own.


I BRIEF

  • Total length: 130 km (80.8 miles)

  • Number of stages/hiking days: 7

  • Length of stages: 13-21 km/day (8-13 miles). 4-8 hours of hiking per day

  • Places for food and accommodation: Pilgrim-friendly accommodations and dining options can be found on the digital map guide below.

  • More information: The stretch from Söderköping to Vadstena follows the Östgötaleden.

STAGES

  • Stage 1: Söderköping - Gårdeby 20,3 km/12.6 miles

  • Stage 2: Gårdeby - Askeby 19,2 km/11.9 miles

  • Stage 3: Askeby - Linghem - Linköping 18 km/11.2 miles (an alternative route is the old trail from Askeby to Landeryd and then to central Linköping, but this route has much more traffic on a 70-80 km/h road)

  • Stage 4: Linköping - Vreta Kloster 14 km/8.7 miles (Östgötaleden)

  • Stage 5: Vreta Kloster - Borensberg 21 km/13 miles (Östgötaleden)

  • Stage 6: Borensberg - Motala 19-28,5 km/11.8-17.7 miles (Östgötaleden)

  • Stage 7: Motala - Vadstena 18 km/11.2 miles (Östgötaleden)

Digital Map

The map is a planning tool and should not replace a physical map and compass, as deviations may occur. The service is managed by Naturkartan. Please note that trail information is owned and updated by the respective trail manager (e.g., municipality or county administrative board).