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 60 kilometres long. For the most part they are easy, but the path is often 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 eight 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.
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…
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…
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…
Jurmo 3 km – archipelago spirit and swimming in the sea
The trail runs through a characteristic archipelago environment with beautiful nature and living cultural landscape. The trail starts with a…
Godbyrundan 7,5 km – vast views and foreign trees
The trail around Godby offers prehistoric burial sites, splendid views and a number of rare tree species in an arboretum.…
Träsket 3,8 km – mire complex with variety
Length: 3,8 km Location: Eckerö Terrain: Moderate. Varied terrain with rocky hills and forest trails. Can be wet during some seasons. Signposts: White-topped…
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…
Lappo 5 km – archipelago nature and a midsummer pole
The trail presents the beautiful diversity of the archipelago nature. The vicinity of the sea is tangible, and there are…
Järsö 2 km – smooth rocks, sea views and wooded meadows
The white trail starts and ends at the same place and goes around a rocky tip. The terrain is partly…
