Stone Cairns of Åland – Rock Shelter loop from Geta

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Åland Islands

Geta

Stone Cairns of Åland – Rock Shelter loop from Geta

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Stone Cairns of Åland – Rock Shelter loop from Geta

01:25

5.11km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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 3.70 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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494 m

The Cave

Highlight • Cave

It is worth taking a short look into the cave to feel how the citizens of Geta felt when they had to hide from the Russians.

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2.42 km

Bay View in Åland Archipelago

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trail offers you sea views from high above, and then brings you suddenly to sea level, and all that within a couple of kilometres of relatively easy hiking. In …

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2.82 km

View of the Åland Archipelago

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good foodwear is essential

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3.69 km

Small Bog

Highlight • Natural

That's why Komoot describes this tour as "difficult". Definitely not easy in the rain, but doable. No problem in dry weather.

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4.28 km

Rocky Landscape

Highlight • Natural

5.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

305 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 7 November

7°C

2°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

June 23, 2024,Grottstigen von Greta

Great weather, great nature and a history lesson to boot. The hike from the Soltunna restaurant to the grotto and back turned out to be a beautiful nature hike, entirely over rocks and through sparse pine forest. Here and there there were information signs in three languages (Swedish, Finnish and English) about the conquest of Åland by the Russians around …

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June 30, 2024,🇦🇽 Grottstigen Geta, 30.06.2024 🌤️⛅️☁️

The Grottstigen (cave path) near Geta offers an impressive landscape. Starting at the Soltuna Café and Restaurant, the path leads over rocks on which pine trees, lichens and blueberries grow. There are many interesting rock formations and some caves to discover. The small, charming Baltic Sea bay of Djupviken invites you to linger. Then the path leads over rocks and …

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