Hike long trails or short paths

The hiking trails on Åland offer varied nature, where the surroundings quickly change from deserted forests to ancient monuments, cultural buildings or miles of sea views. Choose a route to suit your taste and book accommodation along the trail.

Åland offers a wide range of hiking trails and paths that are suitable for both shorter trips and longer adventures. Most trails are easy to moderately difficult, but the variety of terrain – with cliffs, wooded areas and open landscapes – makes each hike unique.

A popular trail is the Lemlandsleden, which stretches approximately 25 kilometers from the Lemström Canal to Lumparsund. For those who want to hike further, there is the Sadelinleden, which is over 70 kilometers long and runs from Hammarland to Geta via Finström.

Åland's most magnificent trail is the St. Olof's Sea Trail. It runs through the entire Åland archipelago, from Turku Cathedral in Finland, across mainland Åland and on to Sweden. There, the trail connects to the Viking Trail, the Saint's Trail and the Stråsjö Trail, among others, with the final destination being Nidaros, today's Trondheim, in Norway.

For those who prefer shorter walks, there are plenty of smaller trails to explore. No advanced equipment is required, but waterproof shoes are recommended as some sections may be wet. Several of the trails are located in beautiful nature reserves and offer both serenity and closeness to nature.

Digital maps provide a clear overview of the trails with routes and facilities available along the way. Maps are available for Prästö, Bomarsund, Lemböte, Björkör, Jungfruskär and the Sålis Batteri, among other places.

Explore Åland's nature on foot – click on the maps and discover the trails at your own pace.

Discover active Mariehamn – exercise in our scenic archipelago town

Do you want to combine your holiday with exercise and fresh air, but still stay close to Mariehamn? Perhaps hike a short trail and make a detour to some sporting activity? In Mariehamn, it's easy to be active while enjoying the city's beautiful surroundings and unique atmosphere.

The "Mariehamn in Motion" project guides you to the city's best places for exercise and outdoor activities – completely free of charge. With the help of a handy map, you can easily find exercise trails, outdoor gyms, hiking trails and nature walks.

Exercise in the countryside
Mariehamn offers several exercise trails in scenic areas. You will find them in Hindersböle, Ytternäs, Dalbo and Idrottsparken, among other places. Here you can run, walk or enjoy nature at your own pace.

Several outdoor gyms are available for those who want to exercise outdoors.

City walk in nature
For a more peaceful experience, visit the wetlands of Nabben and Apalängen. Here you will find bridges, walkways and information boards that allow you to discover nature up close.

Walk through history
In south-western Mariehamn, there is a walking trail that takes you past listed buildings, ancient monuments and other historical sites. A perfect activity for those who want to combine culture and nature.

Here you can download a free map of Mariehamn and all sports facilities

Stay along the trail

Book your accommodation along the trail and get a good night's sleep before continuing your hike. There are cottages, guesthouses and hotels for all tastes and budgets around Åland. Familiarise yourself with the accommodation options and book a wonderful hiking trip to Åland.