Self Guided Hiking Tour in the Natural Areas Surrounding Stockholm City

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Just on the outskirts of the City is a nature lovers paradise. A playground for those who love to be outdoors. There are hikes to suit everyone, easy and challenging hikes, anything from a few hours to a full day. Enjoy a day exploring a Nature Reserve, a protected area, or one of the many islands in the archipelago, without having to prepare anything. We have a variety of hikes to choose from when you come to collect your equipment. Our knowledge, your experience! We provide you with the how, the where and the equipment; all you need is the enthusiasm and some experience.

Highlights

Explore the outskirts of the City is a nature lovers paradise Discover a Nature Reserve, a protected area Explore islands in the archipelago Explore self-guided hiking in the natural areas of Stockholm city

Itinerary

A WALK IN THE PARK This is a fairly challenging but incredibly rewarding hike! Just 20 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm lies one of the most unspoilt areas of natural beauty in central Sweden. The area is characterised by a rift valley landscape which is typical for central Sweden but unique from an international perspective. The park extends over almost 5,000 hectares and has been protected to preserve its exceptional natural values and to safeguard its importance for recreation. You can find primaeval forest here with pine trees that are 400 years old, clear forest lakes and a large number of unusual plants and animals. You can also see broad-leaved deciduous woodland, open arable land and historical buildings of cultural interest. General information: Distance: 13 km / Duration: 4 6 hours Difficulty: 4 challenging / Total Height Difference: 50 m Travel time to the trailhead: By public transport: 40 minutes / By car: 25 minutes AFTER EFFORT COMFORT This is the most challenging of our hikes, and also our favourite! Once you get on your way you’ll feel as though you are in the middle of nowhere, not within close proximity to the hustle and bustle of Stockholm. You won’t be able to hear the noises of the City, instead, your ears will be full of the sounds of the surrounding nature; birds singing, the wind rustling the leaves in the tree, and the sound of the earth underfoot as you hike. The scenery throughout this hike is outstanding. You will pass 5 lakes on the route and are able to bathe in all of them should you so wish. A gorgeous lake and a well-deserved sauna* awaits you when you’re finished! General information: Distance: 12 km / Duration: 5 6 hours Difficulty: 3 challenging / Total height difference: 430 m Travel time to the trailhead: By public transport: 35 minutes / By car: 25 minutes ARCHIPELAGO HIKE If you are in Stockholm for a few days, we highly recommend you get out into the archipelago where 30,000 islands are awaiting exploration! This hike is on one of the islands out there, and will not only give you a good hike but some spectacular scenery and fabulous views. When you break for coffee or lunch you can also take a dip in the Baltic Sea and maybe observe some wildlife. Along the way you’ll not only see pine-tree forests, rocky landscapes, beautiful beaches, lakes and marshes, but also picturesque traditional red wooden houses, harbours and ruins. This hike will give you a real insight into typical Swedish archipelago life! General information: Distance: 10 13 km / Duration: 4-5 hours Difficulty: 2 moderate / Total height difference: 300m Travel time to the trailhead: By public transport: 1 hour / By car: 40 minutes *PLEASE NOTE: The timings for the public transport to the ‘Archipelago Hike’ trailhead are infrequent and change regularly, so if you would like to do this tour please communicate with us so we can check the times and let you know if it’s possible/when you should pick up your equipment. SUBWAY TO SAUNA This short hike is the closest to the City so is a perfect choice if you only have a short amount of time. The Nature Reserve you hike in, has a deep coniferous forest and some beautiful lakes. The first half of the hike is relatively easy as you traverse a large, fairly even surfaced walking path, however, the second half of the hike will require a little more effort as the path gets smaller, less even and gains and loses altitude… A gorgeous lake and a well-deserved sauna* awaits you when you’re done though! General information: Distance: 6 km / Duration: 2 hours Difficulty: 2 Moderate / Total height difference: 195 m Travel time to the trailhead: By public transport: 20 minutes

Includes

Delicious classic outdoor lunch, hot and cold drinks Equipment, daypack or rucksack, seat mat, ice grips and daypack Map, instructions and compass