Ornö Stage 1 (Southern Archipelago) — Stockholm Archipelago Trail

Ornö is the largest island in the southern archipelago and also the longest section of the Stockholm Archipelago Trail. At just over 34 kilometers (22 mi), it’s best enjoyed as a two-day hike, giving you time to linger over the views rather than race against a deadline. Ornö’s scenic landscapes include beautiful forests, rocky outcrops, twelve inland lakes, and two nature reserves, rich in wildlife and birdlife.

Both stages start at Hässelmara and end at the harbour by Ornö Church. The first stage heads north to Skinnardal, then continues via Ornöboda and Söderviken to Ornö Church. If you prefer to take on the full route in one go, walk clockwise around the island. The trail on Ornö includes the familiar yellow-and-blue SAT markings, although some stretches rely on local route markers in different colors. Keep an eye on your map or GPS to stay on course.

Ornö provides a good range of services, including two restaurants, a bakery, a small café, and a micro-store for essentials. Accommodation is available at Sundby B&B or at Ornö Skärgårdshotell in the bay next to Lättinge. Wild camping is permitted for one or two nights, but please be respectful of locals and leave no trace.

You can reach Hässelmara on Ornö year-round from Dalarö via the car ferry. Island-hopping is easy in summer using the Nordsydlinjen (the north–south ferry line), which follows the SAT. You can also register and book a taxi boat if you want to travel directly to a nearby section. The stages of Ornö, Fjärdlång, and Utö work well together.

The Stockholm Archipelago Trail (SAT) is a waymarked hiking trail that connects over 20 islands, accessible by a public ferry network. You can choose to spend a day at a time on the trail, connect nearby islands in conveniently grouped sections, or hike the SAT as a thru-hike for the full experience. You can find the entire route as planned stages in this Collection:

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