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Coastline — national cycling route along Roslagen's coast
The Coastal Route is a national cycling route that runs along the Swedish Baltic Sea coast and passes through Roslagen's archipelago landscape. With red markings and moderate difficulty, it is suitable for most cyclists.
One of Sweden's national cycling routes
Kustlinjen is one of the national cycling routes designated and marked along Sweden's east coast. The route runs along Roslagen's coastline and offers varied landscapes with sea views, fishing villages, islands and historic industrial heritage sites. The route's red markings are consistently applied, making it easy to follow the stretch without needing to navigate by map.
Terrain and difficulty level
Kustlinjen is classified as moderately difficult. The terrain varies with flat coastal sections and undulating forest stretches. The surface is mainly asphalt roads and cycling paths, making the route accessible for road bikes and hybrid bikes.
Along the route in Roslagen
In Roslagen, the route passes through both Norrtälje and Östhammar municipalities. The route touches coastal towns and fishing villages that characterize traditional Roslagen — a landscape shaped by industrial heritage, archipelago and sea fishing. Along the way there are opportunities for breaks at beaches and natural harbours.
Planning and stages
Kustlinjen is well suited for multi-day tours with stage cycling and overnight stays along the way. Östhammar and Norrtälje serve as natural starting or stopping points with good connections to Stockholm. Current route maps and stage information can be found on the respective municipalities' tourism and outdoor recreation websites.