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.
Godby Arboretum − foreign trees in åland’s nature
An arboretum can be briefly described as a collection of planted trees and shrubs of both native and foreign species.…
Byrundan 2 km – village trail in Finland’s smallest municipality
The homesteads of the village are located in the same area as in the early Middle Ages. In those days…
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…
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…
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
Walk 1, Storby, 4 km Start at the Fish Smokinghouse on Gamla Käringsundsvägen, walk past the Hunting & Fishing Museum.…
Bomarsund – Prästö
Russians, Muslims, Jews Åland the stage of world history On the island of Prästö you can acquaint yourself with some…
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…
Boxö Batteri & Grotta 7 km – Island trail in historical footsteps
The coastal battery on Boxö was the largest Russian fortification construction in Åland during the WW1. The Boxö artillery battery…
