Hiking in Åland
Hiking in Åland offers a varied landscape where your surroundings change rapidly from uninhabited forest to ancient monuments and cultural buildings to sea views. Hike on a long-distance path or take a short walk. Choose the route that suits best for your interests and condition – according to the length, geographic location and the description of the train and nature.
Hiking and nature trails
The hiking trails in Åland are 10 to 80 kilometres long. For the most part they are easy, but the paths may be uneven in parts and the bedrock can be slippery. A map and Åland Natur – a starter book on hiking in the countryside – are useful items to have with you.
St Olav Waterway is the first pilgrim’s route in the world that runs through an archipelago. The route starts from the Turku Cathedral on the Finnish mainland and goes through the Åland Islands to Sweden, where there are several alternative routes, such as Viking Trail, Helgonleden and Stråsjöleden, to choose from to reach St. Olavsleden and the final destination at the Atlantic coast in Trondheim, Norway. Find out more about St Olav Waterway.
The nature trails are between one and 13 kilometres long and vary from easy to being of medium difficulty. No special equipment is required, but sometimes the ground can be wet, so boots or good outdoor shoes are recommended. Many of the nature trails are in the nature reserves.
The digital maps provide information about the route and service along the trails.
Hastersboda 4 km – seashores and magical coniferous forests
The archipelago people derived their living from the sea and in harmony with nature. Information boards along the trail depict…
Herröskatan 1,6 km − smooth bathing cliffs and sea eagles
Herroskatan with rich flora exhibits many features of Åland biotypes including mown meadows, groves and seaside meadows. Here grow narrow-leaved…
Stornäset 2,5−5 km − forest walk in peaceful surroundings
Kastelholm’s Forest Trail (Skogsstigen) and Seaside Trail (Strandstigen) start both by the mighty beech forest dating back to the early…
Höckböleholmen 1,8 km − the glory of snake’s heads
Höckböleholmen is topographically diverse with high biodiversity. There are lush groves, dry meadows, seashore, wooded marsh and barren rocks. The…
Skogsrundan 4 km – seaviews and marshland
The trail passes the wooden church of Sottunga, built in 1730. It replaced a chapel that had previously been destroyed…
Bomarsund – Prästö
Russians, Muslims, Jews Åland the stage of world history On the island of Prästö you can acquaint yourself with some…
Kumlinge åttan 12,5 km – medieval church and archipelago nature
The trail with the shape of number eight offers varied archipelago nature with smaller deciduous forest areas and mixed woodlands.…
Lemlandsleden 25 km – hilltops and peasant sailing traditions
The trail can be hiked in several stages. Söderby village is located halfway the trail. The trail between Lemström and…
Medeltidsstigen 3 km – ancient burial site and Great Northern War
The Medieval Trail leads around a wooded hill and focuses on the village history. The trail goes up to some…
