The Best Hiking Trails in Åland (Finland)

Korpinkierros circle trail and overnight in Nuuksio National Park

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Gilles Deworm

Distance

6.84mi

Elevation +

308f

TrailRank

55

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The height differences and diverse natural environment with herb-rich forests, ponds and cliffs are the best part of the Korpinkierros trail. There are campfire sites and camping areas along the trail. Korpinkierros i...

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Päivättärenpolku Trail and Maahisenkierros CircleTrail in Nuuksio National Park

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Gilles Deworm

Distance

3.37mi

Elevation +

262f

TrailRank

55

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Within easy reach of the Finnish capital you can escape into wild natural settings and enjoy typically Finnish scenery, with lovely lakes, green forests and rugged crags. Pack your backpack for a memorable family picnic ...

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Haukankierros – Hawk's round

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Mr Petri

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Distance

3.22mi

Elevation +

459f

TrailRank

39

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Haukankierros on mukava pieni kävely valtavan vaihtelevassa metsässä. Erilaista puustoa, pitkälti luonnontilaista, kalliota ja sammaleita. Komea pirunpelto, komeat näkymät kallionlaelta ja hieno Hunttijärvi ja niin sanot...

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Porkkala peninsula, starting from Vetokannas parking place

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deniwiki

Distance

5.09mi

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

38

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Porkkala peninsula is a popular place for easy hiking, picnic and nice sea views. Also a reknown birdwatching site. Several well-marked tracks. Here, following a combination of red and yellow tracks from

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Nuuksionpää - Suolaakso

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D@bid

Distance

4.96mi

Elevation +

495f

TrailRank

37

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Light walk in a winter day in National Park Nuuksio (Uusima) full of snow. This area is near Helsinki city, less than an hour by bus.

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Nuuksio National Park || Punarinnankierros + Korpinkierros Trail / FINLAND (29.4.2022)

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Sequ'nun Seyahatnamesi

Distance

3.79mi

Elevation +

492f

TrailRank

37

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Awesome hiking area close to Helsinki. Transport : Take the train to Espoo from Helsinki. As soon as you get off the train, the buses stop next to the train station. Take the bus 245 or 245A and get off at Punjonsuo. ...

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Vantaa River Walk

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Jack Serpell

Distance

10.05mi

Elevation +

873f

TrailRank

34

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A really nice hike through the fields and along the river. There is a really nice farm and shop toward the start of the journey that serves great food and drinks.

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Lakes of east side of Nuuksio

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gabriele.tedesco93

Distance

9.65mi

Elevation +

574f

TrailRank

30

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Loop route around the east Nuuksio lakes (Orajärvi, Ruuhijärvi, Urja, Vääräjärvi and Kattilajärvi). There is no height difficulty along the path, but the ground can be slippery or muddy, so caution and good equipment are...

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Nuuksio National Park - Connection trail

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gotxunesta

Distance

15.88mi

Elevation +

906f

TrailRank

27

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Katilla - Salmi - Katilla - Veikkola. Most of the time Connection trail was followed. Mainly when going south, after Katilla, it was abandoned to go through smaller paths and pass next to Iso-Holma (instead of more prop...

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The Eastern Waterfront Trail (Itäinen rantareitti)

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William UJ

Distance

12.57mi

Elevation +

141f

TrailRank

27

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Part of the bigger 130km trail in Helsinki that takes you around all the different waterfronts. This one will take you east starting from the outer part of the city until Vuosaari and the beginning of the Uutela nature p...

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Porkkala Cape, Viewing Platform

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aliselu

Distance

0.07mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

24

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Spend a relaxed day by the sea in one of the most beautiful seascapes on Finland's coast. In the spring and autumn, when migratory birds fly over the area in large flocks, the area turns into a birdwatcher's paradise. Po...

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Storträsk Trail

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aliselu

Distance

0.66mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

23

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The Storträsk trail lies within easy reach of the Finnish capital and belongs to the Sipoonkorpi National Park. The forests of Sipoonkorpi are surrounded by rolling fields and picturesque villages. The handicap-access...

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Haukanholma Trail

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aliselu

Distance

0.63mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

23

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The Haukanholma Trail in Nuuksio National Park offers you a view of typical Finnish scenery with lakes, forests and rugged crags. The nearby Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is accessible and spotlights the best of Finland's...

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Laajalahti nature trail

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aliselu

Distance

0.56mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

23

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Laajalahti is one of the best bird wetlands within the Helsinki-Espoo-Vantaa metropolis. It is a fantastic place to observe birds both during migration and at other times. The nature reserve's trail and bird watching tow...

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Maahisenpolku trail (27.5.2020 13.17)

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LauraLeh

Distance

1.22mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

22| 4.33

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Maahisenkierros (Gnome's trail) trail (2 km) is beside the accessible Finnish Nature Centre Haltia in Nuuksio, nearby the Nuuksio National Park. Trail offers a great nature experience for persons in wheelchairs or with c...

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Haukankierros

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Tuomo Kuusi

Distance

5.23mi

Elevation +

646f

TrailRank

20

Beautiful hiking track that contains various types of Finnish forest and nature. Easy accessible by car.

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Kalajärvi Nature Walk

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Aki-Pekka

Distance

1.35mi

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

20

1.2 km or 2.5 km route options. Hills, swamp. Maintained and marked walking or skiing routes. Parking place.

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Sipoonkorpi National Park

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TerraWandering

Distance

20.34mi

Elevation +

748f

TrailRank

19

backpack (ca. 7kg); several stops and slow walking in the park; fast pace from the park back to the city center

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Bodom to Nuuksio (Helsinki, Espoo)

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TerraWandering

Distance

6.75mi

Elevation +

2254f

TrailRank

19

Winter hike, no snow yet, some ice in places. Planned camping but aborted due to airplane noise (the planned camp is apparently on the way in and out to Vantaa airport).

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Fiskarinmäki

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Aki-Pekka

Distance

0.71mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

17

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1 km easy walk and nature path.

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Nuuksio. Siikaranta - Soittila - Korpinkierros and return

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vicentpavel

Distance

5.28mi

Elevation +

328f

TrailRank

16

We started and finisehd at Hotelii Nuuksio and did a shortcut through Siikaranta and Soittila to get to the Korpinkierros route. We passed by some beautiful lakes and also a hut where you can cut your timber to do a barb...

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Nuuksio overnight hike 1/2

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Tanoyto

Distance

10.88mi

Elevation +

1165f

TrailRank

16

A beautiful track along many different lakes in the Nuuksio National park. Not much elevation and suitable for beginners.

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Nuuksio Korpinkierros Trail (Raven's round)

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trond.moe

Distance

5.34mi

Elevation +

177f

TrailRank

16

Relatively easy with a 10-year-old kid and a small dog. Very nice variation of terrain. Many lakes and beautiful places to rest. Took about 3 hours with low speed walking and one longer rest.

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Nuuksio - Winter Treck

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TerraWandering

Distance

12.56mi

Elevation +

4944f

TrailRank

16

Track for day 1. Snow conditions: 3 to 25cm, ice on some trails. Backpack: 14kg ca. for overnight camping.

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Vantaa river loop

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TerraWandering

Distance

17.53mi

Elevation +

5453f

TrailRank

13

Ice mostly gone (ca. 5% of the trail), mud on 5% of the trail. GPS tracker accidentally paused and lost some waypoints.

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