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Gånghester

Gånghester is a town in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden of about 2,533 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit: 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 churches. The must-see places are Borås Djurpark, Borås Museum and Tolken.

57.7000° N, 13.0167° EPop. 2,533

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Within 30 km94 places
Within 50 km98
Must-see163
Notable88
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Gånghester

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:54 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gånghester
  2. Borås Djurparkpark · 45 min
  3. Tolkenlake · 45 min
  4. Torpa Stenhusheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lindåsabäckennature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Älmås Naturreservatnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Gånghester
Today’s loopGånghesterStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gånghester?

Borås Djurpark (park, about 8 km), Borås Museum (museum, about 8 km), Tolken (lake, about 21 km), Torpa Stenhus (heritage site, about 21 km), Gånghesters Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Hårsåsasjön (lake, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gånghester?

98 places on Spotwander: 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 churches, 2 museums, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Gånghester?

Hårsåsasjön, about 2 km by road; Flysjön (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gånghester?

Älmås Naturreservat, about 4 km by road; Älmås (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gånghester?

Start in Gånghester, visit Borås Djurpark, then Tolken, then Torpa Stenhus, then Lindåsabäcken, then Älmås Naturreservat, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.