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.
Lassas – Långnäs 1,8 km
The trail goes on flat terrain, apart from two short uphills. The trail rounds a small headland that juts out…
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…
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.…
Långbergen 5,5 km − wilderness and stone age
Follow the trail from Vargstensslätten to Långbergen where you can learn about the lives of the first people to settle…
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…
Eckerö walk
Walk 1, Storby, 4 km Start at the Fish Smokinghouse on Gamla Käringsundsvägen, walk past the Hunting & Fishing Museum.…
Jyddö 5 km – sea fowl and butterflies
The landscape is varied with open areas as well as hazel groves, mowed meadows and deciduous forests. The terrain is…
Nåtö 2−3,3 km − wooded meadows with stunning wildflowers
Nåtö is a wooded meadow and one of Åland’s most diverse and richest type of habitat. Wooded meadows were common…
Bomarsund – Prästö
Russians, Muslims, Jews Åland the stage of world history On the island of Prästö you can acquaint yourself with some…
