We are open year-round, and each season has its own special charm. If you take the time, there is much to experience at Lugnåsberget. You are right in the heart of nature, and here you can relax and just be. There is truly so much to do in Mariestad!
At Lugnåsberget, it’s easy to find places you’ll love, either on your own or with others. The mountain is marked by millstones and stonemasons, and through the hiking trail Stenhuggarstigen and the Qvarnstensgruvan museum, you’re offered a memorable opportunity to discover the exciting and rocky history of Lugnåsberget.
Lugnåsberget is Västergötland’s smallest table mountain and is located in both the UNESCO biosphere reserve Vänerskärgården with Kinnekulle and the UNESCO Platåbergens Geopark.
Day hikes and hiking trails
At Lugnåsberget, there are marked hiking trails, winding gravel roads, and large forests to walk or run in.
A hike along the shoreline or in the magnificent forest of Vristulven Nature Reserve offers a wonderful nature experience in varied yet easy terrain, with plenty of opportunities to pause at designated fire pits. The area is home to rich wildlife, where you can look for beavers or ospreys, which are often seen soaring over the lake. The forest is abundant with blueberries, raspberries, lingonberries, and mushrooms. The enchanting forest lake can also be experienced from the water by renting a canoe, using your own SUP board, or, if the winter allows, on a pair of long-distance skates. In the summer, Vristulven’s warm waters invite refreshing swims.
The Biosphere Trail between Läckö, Kinnekulle, and Mariestad passes the Eco-Hotel on stage 7 between Mariestad and Kinnekulle.
Cycling holiday with adventure
Lugnåsberget invites you to peaceful bike rides on mostly gravel roads with little traffic. The distances are short, and you will have many pleasant nature experiences and discover new hidden gems. Why not visit the Qvarnstensgruvan café, Vargropen deep in the forest, the legendary Tjuvugnen, the Iron Age hillfort, or the unsold millstones at Kvarnstenstorget.
For those who want to cycle a bit farther, there are several longer bike routes in the surrounding area. For example, it’s 50 km to the Göta Canal and the same distance to the rolling hills of Vallevägen down to Varnhem, about 30 km to the highest peak of Kinnekulle, and about 20 km to Mariestad’s guest harbor and restaurants.
Peaceful accommodation in Mariestad, Sweden
At the Eco-Hotel, a sustainable STF Hostel with hotel standards, you can unwind in your own oasis, far from stress and crowds. Relax in the garden, pet the sheep, listen to the birds, read or write a book, and simply enjoy the tranquility. Here, you can spend time with loved ones or meet new friends if you wish. Several of the rooms have their own kitchens, some have kitchenettes, and all have private entrances, toilets, and showers. The garden is spacious, offering room for both play and relaxation.
End your day with a sauna session in our wood-fired sauna. Here, you sit in cozy warmth under the cherry tree while the sun sets. Fall asleep peacefully. The next morning, a wholesome organic breakfast basket awaits, giving you a great start to the new day.
Sights in Skaraborg
If you’re ready for day trips, many of Västergötland’s destinations are within comfortable reach, such as the locks of the Göta Canal, Kinnekulle’s orchids, the fairy-tale castle of Läckö, Varnhem’s Kata farm, the cranes at Hornborga Lake, and the water park at Skara Sommarland.
Göta Kanal - 34 km
Göta kanal för att det är roligt att se hur slussarna fungerar.
Hova Riddarvecka - 44 km
Hova Riddarvecka för att den är trivsam och har god mat.
Tiveden - 90 km
Tiveden för den vilda naturen, fina vandringsleder och Vitsand.
Karlsborg - 73 km
Karlsborg för fästningen och Forsviks bruk som ligger på vägen dit.
Mariestad - 15 km
Mariestad för hamnen, residensön, Universitetsparken och Klings glass.
Kinnekulle - 27 km
Kinnekulle för många fina och varierade naturplatser att besöka.
Hornborgasjön - 53 km
Hornborgasjön för tranor, andra fåglar och trevliga naturum, på båda sidor av sjön.
Varnhem - 48 km
Varnhem med Kata gård för att de har gemensam historia med den på Lugnåsberget.
Läckö Slott - 68 km
Läckö slott för den fina slottsträdgården och läget vid Vänerns strand.
Hjo - 63 km
Hjo för ångbåten Trafik och stadsparken med trävillorna.
Explore our surroundings
We love our little mountain, but there are also interesting and exciting places nearby. At the Eco-Hotel, we have prepared small excursion bags for locations that we enjoy visiting. Inside, you’ll find brochures and newspaper clippings to help you plan your trip. Here’s a selection of that information. For more details, visit vastsverige.com.