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The Old Postal Route

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Finland

Åland Islands

Eckerö

The Old Postal Route

Moderate

5.0

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The Old Postal Route

04:03

67.8km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 28, 2025

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 56.0 km for 381 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.84 km

Beautiful cycleway towards Hammerland

Highlight • Cycleway

This beautiful cycleway is a great way to connect Eckerö and Hammerland. While cycling on it, you can enjoy a typical landscape of the Åland Islands.

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23.7 km

Stone Cairns in the Åland Islands

Highlight • Monument

These rock formations, often called "stonemen", have been created by humans by putting one stone on top of the other, decreasing its volume every time. They're often used to signal a path.

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39.0 km

Godby Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

On a short path you can admire the different trees of the arboretum. The path starts right next to the café at Fjärdesund with its observation tower.

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67.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

28.4 km

6.81 km

505 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.5 km

3.64 km

2.19 km

386 m

133 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

17°C

4°C

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Godby Arboretum

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