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.
Jåsholm 3 km – deciduous trees and bird life
The trail runs in characteristic archipelago nature with barren rocks and smaller forest areas. Apart from pine trees there are…
Jomalaleden 40 km – cultural landscape and historic sights
The long Jomalaleden trail that has different start and end points can be divided into shorter or longer stages and…
Islands Jungfruskär and Björkör – 500 m
On the island of Björkör, south of Föglö, you can visit a traditional 18th-century archipelago homestead owned by the Åland…
Borgboda 2,5 km − Åland’s biggest fort hill and Ida’s cottage
Borgboda is one of Åland’s most interesting prehistoric sites with archaeological remains from the Bronze Age until the early Middle…
Träsket 3,8 km – mire complex with variety
The nature reserve of Träsket is a Natura 2000 area with varying open and partly wet fens where various sedges…
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…
Sadelinleden 77 km – cultural landscapes and wild orchids
The trail offers varied nature such as meadows, forests, rocky hills and seashore. The trail can be hiked in shorter…
Eckerö walk 2
Walk 2, Storby, 5 km Start at Käringsund Resort & Conference. Follow the road to the forest – wander along…
Lillnäsberget 4 km – Forest Phenomena on Royal Land
This nature trail introduces a delightful blend of nature and history. The area belongs to Kastelholm Royal Manor, established by…
