Stage 1 provides a perfect start to a walk on the Bohusleden Trail. Not just for those who always like to start at the beginning, but also for those who are new to walking. It is a welcoming and easy walk, but long enough to feel much more than a walk in the park. When you have completed this stage, you have walked almost 20 km of the North Sea Trail/Bohusleden.

The starting point is by the small lake Blåvättnerna, just on the border with Halland. The finish is a good way north, by the much bigger lake Stensjön.

The first section of the stage passes through Bunketorp. This is a wilderness-like area, with plenty of berries and fungi and a rich fauna. The rare stringy beard moss grows on coarse trees in the untouched forest.
Do you want to pause for a while or even go for a jog? Bunketorp has both a rest area and an exercise centre.

By lake Stora Hassungaredssjön there are bathing and grilling facilities, wind shelter and WC.

Along the road through Dvärred is Dvärgahuset (Dwarf House). This is a stonechamber grave, a so called stone chest, from the young Stone Age (1800–1500 BC). The name comes from the ancient belief that the area was a haunt of little people. There are also ancient remains of settlements in the area. Read more about the places of interest on the information boards.

A strikingly beautiful outlook is found east of lake Södra Långevattnet.

Herkulesgården is an exercise centre, and there is also a wind shelter.

Taking a break at Gunnebo House is the perfect ending to the first stage of the Bohusleden Trail. Here you can recharge your batteries: Gunnebo Coffee House and Restaurant is open all year round.
Gunnebo House was built at the end of the 18th century as a grand summer residence for the wealthy Göteborg merchant John Hall. It is one of Sweden’s best examples of neoclassical architecture.
If you can manage to walk a little further, join a guided tour of the house. Gunnebo House is shown to the public all year round at regular hours. Phone Gunnebo House, 031-334 16 00, for further information.