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.
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.…
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…
Mariehamn Runt 13 km – small boat jetties, beaches and ferries
The eastern and western seasides of Mariehamn offer a sense of genuine archipelago atmosphere. There are paths along the shore,…
Prästgårdsnäset 2,1 – 2,6 km − nature’s spirit and richness in historical landscape
Prästgårdsnäset with its hazelnut groves, stately ash and oak hills, and beautiful seaside meadows have been used as a pasture…
Eckerö walk 2
Walk 2, Storby, 5 km Start at Käringsund Resort & Conference. Follow the road to the forest – wander along…
Bomarsund 4,2 km – the Russian empire’s outpost in the west
Along this trail you will visit places relating to the history of the Russian military at Bomarsund, the fortifications and…
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…
Trollstigen 1 km
The tell-a-tale trail is a special trail for younger children. It runs over smooth rocks amidst knotted dwarf pines, whilst…
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…
