Ålö (Southern Archipelago) — Stockholm Archipelago Trail

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Sweden

Stockholm

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Ålö (Southern Archipelago) — Stockholm Archipelago Trail

Hard

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(5)

hikers

Ålö (Southern Archipelago) — Stockholm Archipelago Trail

03:46

13.3km

140m

Hiking

Ålö is a well-preserved nature reserve renowned for rocky coastlines, peaceful pine forests, and breathtaking sea views. It has a reputation for being the “wildest” of all the SAT sections, with only a few families living on the island year-round.

In summertime, you’ll find Båtshaket — a restaurant at the…

Last updated: December 18, 2025

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 10.3 km for 2.32 km

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

Get Directions

30 m

Ålö Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

From here, you can take a boat to Rånö - Nåttarö - Nynäshamn. Arriving to Nynäshamn, you'll have the commuter train station just about 100 meters away, heading for Stockholm City.

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3.44 km

Kalvudd

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely little bay on the south coast of Ålö. If you're following the SAT and lose sight of the markers on this section, not to worry, just follow the coast, you'll soon pick it up again.

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4.82 km

Storsand beach

Highlight • Beach

This is the place! Sandy beach and a very nice forest road to get here.

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6.28 km

Lakeside picnic spot with fire pit

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice spot with fire place, directly at the shore.

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9.90 km

Ålö Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Ålö Bridge is the only public land crossing between the very close, but seperated islands of Utö and Ålö. If you continue onto Utö you're entering the military range, …

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10.2 km

Hand Pump Water Well

Highlight • Rest Area

Pump to get fresh water in the summer period.

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13.3 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.09 km

3.27 km

783 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.44 km

3.86 km

3.04 km

947 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

11°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

December 15, 2025

Ålö is a well-preserved nature reserve renowned for rocky coastlines, peaceful pine forests, and breathtaking sea views. It has a reputation for being the “wildest” of all the SAT sections, with only a few families living on the island year-round.
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In summertime, you’ll find Båtshaket — a restaurant at