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 is the highest of Västra Götaland’s plateau mountains, at approximately 335 metres above sea level. The hiking trails on the mountain take in pastures with grazing livestock, local springs and viewpoints offering spectacular vistas of the surrounding countryside.
Ålleberg has a choice of three hiking trails: the Guldkragsleden trail is 1.3 km, the Platåleden trail is 1.9 km and the Ållebergsleden trail is 4.7 km. Two of them start by the café, while the other runs from the rest area at the foot of Ålleberg. The level of difficulty varies between the trails.
The majority of the mountain is nature reserve, in other words, an area meriting special protection. Remember to take any food waste and litter home with you. Respect and take care of wildlife and nature!