Röttle waterfall and old mill

Park in the car park at the northern end of the historic village of Röttle.

(S/E) From the car park, start the circular route by taking the path to the left of the toilet block. Walk down to the harbour.

(1) Facing the jetty, take the path on the left and walk up the river.

(2) Turn right before the^first building, cross the Röttleån river in front of the waterfalls, then head back up the path. Take the path on the left, cross the road and turn left again to cross the river once more.

(3) When you reach the mill, join the road leading to it, then turn right onto the main road. At the three-way junction, continue left and head for the car park (S/E).

Free parking with picnic tables and toilets at the start of the route.

(2) The waterfall is formed by the Röttleån, a river about 12 km long that flows down towards Lake Vättern with a significant total drop. The Röttle waterfall is around 12 metres high.

(3) Röttle is a former industrial village. The name comes from Rytlofors, “the roaring rapids”, first recorded in 1279. Over the centuries, the river’s energy has powered mills, workshops, a paper mill, metalworking activities and other facilities.

Just a few kilometres away, Gränna is also well worth a visit for its small-town charm on the shores of Lake Vättern and its famous tradition of making polkagrisar, the Swedish striped sweets.