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The Leksand Loop
A gravel cycling route starting from Smedby
Cycle through the beautiful countryside around Leksand and enjoy the scenic views.
Map
![Map miniature of "The Leksand Loop" cycling inspiration in Norra Mellansverige, Sweden. Generated by Tarmacs.app cycling route planner](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/routemaps/600/sweden/norra-mellansverige/smedby/gravel/359249.webp)
The Leksand Loop is a distinctive cycling route that takes you through the stunning countryside near Leksand. With a total distance of 95 kilometers and an ascent of 1056 meters, this gravel route offers a challenging yet rewarding experience. The route passes through the town of Leksand, known for its traditional Dalecarlian horse production and annual midsummer celebrations. Along the way, you will also encounter highlights such as Jobsberget, a scenic hill with panoramic views, Bjursås, a charming village with well-preserved wooden houses, and Insjön, a tranquil lakeside town.
gravel
95 km
1056 m
Tough
Route profile
Highlights on the route
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Start: Häradsbygden Village centerSmedby: Scenic routes and peaceful landscapes for road and gravel cycling.
Smedby is a locality in Norra Mellansverige, Sweden. From a cyclist's perspective, Smedby offers scenic routes with relatively low traffic, making it a great area for road and gravel cycling. The surrounding region is known for its beautiful landscapes, with rolling hills and picturesque villages. Smedby itself doesn't have any famous cycling-related spots or well-known climbs nearby, but there are several charming towns and natural attractions within cycling distance. Overall, Smedby is a pleasant locality for cycling enthusiasts who enjoy exploring peaceful and scenic routes.4 km
4 km
LeksandTownLeksand is well-known for its traditional Dalecarlian horse production and midsummer celebrations.
27 km
27 km
Jobsberget355 mPeakJobsberget offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
36 km
36 km
BjursåsVillageBjursås is a charming village with well-preserved wooden houses.
90 km
90 km
InsjönVillageInsjön is a tranquil lakeside town known for its scenic beauty.
95 km
95 km
Finish: Häradsbygden Village centerSmedby: Scenic routes and peaceful landscapes for road and gravel cycling.
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Insjön](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/sweden/norra-mellansverige/insjoen-5.webp)
![Image of Leksand](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/sweden/norra-mellansverige/leksand-5.webp)
![Image of Djurås](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/sweden/norra-mellansverige/djuras-4.webp)
![Image of Rättvik](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/sweden/norra-mellansverige/raettvik-4.webp)
![Image of Bjursås](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/sweden/norra-mellansverige/bjursas-5.webp)
![Image of Mockfjärd](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/sweden/norra-mellansverige/mockfjaerd-5.webp)
![Image of Grycksbo](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/sweden/norra-mellansverige/grycksbo-5.webp)
![Image of Borlänge](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/sweden/norra-mellansverige/borlaenge-4.webp)
![Image of Falun](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/sweden/norra-mellansverige/falun-2.webp)