VÄTTERNRUNDAN · MAP
Vätternrundan map: the route, depots, start and finish
Here is Vätternrundan on a map: 315 km clockwise around Lake Vättern from Motala, with the route, the ten depots, where to stay and the long rides before the race. Further down: every depot with its km, and the start, finish, parking and event area in Motala.
UPDATED 1 NOVEMBER 2026Interactive map: the route, depots and places to stay
The start and finish, the towns on the way, where to stay and the long rides before the race. Tap a point.
ON THE MAP
The depots as vatternrundan.se lists them for 2026. They can change for the next race; check the organiser’s page before you start. The organiser’s map
Every depot on Vätternrundan
Ten depots along the 315 km, as the organiser lists them for 2026. Rödån is a self-service water stop.
- ÖdeshögDEPOT47 km
- ÖlmstadDEPOT83 km
- JönköpingDEPOT104 km
- FagerhultDEPOT133 km
- RödånWATER STOP143 km
- HjoDEPOT171 km
- KarlsborgDEPOT204 km
- BovikenDEPOT225 km
- AskersundDEPOT256 km
- GodegårdDEPOT284 km
Vätternrundan’s start and finish in Motala
The start is in the hill past Stora torget and the finish on the lakeside promenade, with the event area between them, in the middle of Motala by the lake. Tap the picture to see it full size or save it to your phone.
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- StartIn the hill past Stora torget.
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- FinishOn the lakeside promenade by Folkets hus and Sjöbris. The best spot for spectators.
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- Event areaStadsparken, Stora torget and Hamnparkeringen: the expo, race numbers, start time changes, information and food.
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- ParkingThe event car park at Varamobaden, north of the centre. Follow the signs.
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- BusesBus parking on Bangårdsgatan.
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- TrainMotala C, a short walk to the start.
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- ShowersZederslundsskolan and Motala sporthall. Norra skolan for women on the Saturday.
Drawn by Rulla from the organiser’s guide on vatternrundan.se (2026). Check their site before the race; details can change. Map © OpenStreetMap.
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Common questions
Where does Vätternrundan start?
In Motala, in the hill past Stora torget. The finish is on the lakeside promenade by Folkets hus, a few hundred metres away.
Where are the depots on Vätternrundan?
In Ödeshög, Ölmstad, Jönköping, Fagerhult, Rödån (water), Hjo, Karlsborg, Boviken, Askersund and Godegård. All are on the map with their km.
Where are Vätternrundan’s start and finish?
Both are in the middle of Motala. The start is in the hill past Stora torget and the finish on the lakeside promenade by Folkets hus and Sjöbris.
What is Vätternrundan Arena?
One of the organiser’s halls in Motala where riders can sleep on the floor during the cycling week, close to the station and the centre. Places are booked through vatternrundan.se.
Can you follow a rider during Vätternrundan?
Yes, the organiser has timing along the course that you follow on vatternrundan.se. Our map shows where the depots are and how far apart they are.
Where do you park for Vätternrundan?
At the event car park at Varamobaden, north of the centre. Follow the signs; buses park on Bangårdsgatan.
How do you get to the start by train?
To Motala C. From there it is a short walk to Stora torget and the start.
Is there a Vätternrundan map in Google Maps?
Download the route as GPX on the route page and open it in your map app or bike computer.
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Rulla is not the organiser of Vätternrundan. Dates, sign-up and rules are on vatternrundan.se. Go to vatternrundan.se
