Ålleberg is the highest of Västra Götaland’s plateau mountains, at approximately 335 metres above sea level. It forms part of Platåbergens Geopark, which is Sweden’s first UNESCO Global Geopark. You can hike through the picturesque landscape here, most of which is a nature reserve. Experience the distinctive flora, local springs and viewpoints offering spectacular vistas of the surrounding countryside.
On Ålleberg plateau mountain there are three hiking trails which are 1.3 km, 1.9 km and one of 4.7 km. Two of them begin by the café and one of them goes from the rest area at the foot of Ålleberg mountain. They have varied terrain with hilly and steep parts. On parts of the mountain there are grazing animals at certain times of the year, generally this is from May to October. Dogs should not be allowed in grazing pastures! (There are no grazing animals on the red trail).
There are numerous legends linked to the mountain and you’ll get to discover some of them on this walk, including the tale of the Knights of Ålleberg. On the mountain plateau, you will also find Sweden’s only gliding museum, a seasonal café, a restaurant and a campsite.
Ålleberg’s highest point is 335 metres above sea level – making it the highest of the Västergötland plateau mountains! It rises around 100 metres above the surrounding landscape, with steep dolerite slopes to the north and a more gentle profile to the south. Ålleberg lies on the Falbygden limestone plateau and the mountain itself is formed from clay shale and dolerite. The dolerite is found only towards the northern end of the mountain. The limestone encircles the mountain, providing fertile and nutrient-rich soil for farming. The geology of the mountain also encourages distinctive vegetation, with broad-leaved woodland on the rocky slopes and species-rich meadows and pastures.