Hike Long or Short Trails
The hiking trails in Åland offer a variety of landscapes, where the surroundings quickly change from secluded forests to ancient monuments, cultural heritage, or vast sea views. Choose a route based on your personal preferences and book accommodation along the trail.
The hiking trails in Åland offer a variety of landscapes, where the surroundings quickly shift from secluded forests to ancient monuments, cultural heritage, or expansive sea views. Choose your route based on your personal preferences and fitness level – by length, geographic location, and descriptions of the surroundings. Explore Åland’s nature and history at your own pace.
Between 2019 and 2020, 20 Ålandic hiking trails and paths were upgraded. They are mostly easy or moderate, but can be quite varied, including rocky outcrops. One of them, the Lemland Trail, is about 25 km long and stretches from Lemström Channel to Lumparsund. The Sadelin Trail is over 70 km long, running from Hammarland to Geta via Finström. The longest trail, St. Olaf's Sea Trail, is the first pilgrimage trail in the world to pass through an archipelago landscape. It stretches from Turku Cathedral in Finland through the Åland Archipelago and across mainland Åland to Sweden, where it connects with the Viking Trail, the Saint Olaf Trail, and the Stråsjö Trail. St. Olaf’s Trail continues to Nidaros, now Trondheim, in Norway.
You can also choose to hike along smaller paths. No special equipment is required, but sometimes the terrain can be wet, so good shoes are recommended. Several of the nature trails are located in nature reserves.
With the help of a digital map, you can access information about the trail distance and services along the way. Digital hiking maps are also available for areas such as Prästö, Bomarsund, Lemböte, the Björkör and Jungfruskär nature reserves, and the Sålis battery hill. Explore the trails and routes by clicking on the respective map at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/67697fc9eed74133aecb4b72dd348d12.
Stay along the trail
Book your accommodation along the trail and enjoy a good night’s sleep before continuing your hike. Throughout Åland, you’ll find cottages, guesthouses, and hotels to suit all tastes and budgets. Familiarize yourself with the accommodation options and book a relaxing hiking trip to Åland.