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Distance: 24 km Official web

Map of Stockholm Archipelago Trail/Yxlan

Yxlan, a long island in the Stockholm Archipelago, offers a scenic and peaceful walking experience. The island is known for its coastal views, historic villages, and lush forests. The walk combines 59.61736718.8391811 narrow forest trails with stretches of 59.64258118.9035332 gravel roads, offering a varied and scenic route.

Some highlights of the walk:

• 59.66455618.9444393 Northern Köpmanholmen small open area at the north maybe possible to camp on
• 59.65951518.9322574 Köpmanholm's local shop small grocery shop at the ferry stop
• 59.599218.82215 Sea Träsket
• 59.60964618.8286156 Hamnviken bathing area
• 59.63871718.8799947 A lot nice places to rest
• 59.59108318.7938898 Yxlans lighthouse lighthouse at the end of the trail also a place possible to camp at
• 59.66158218.9340469 labyrinth on Kasberget the name of the place "Vårdkaseberget" is referingen to "vårdkase" which was historically a fire used as a beacon fire in an optical signaling system. The system consisted of wooden spires placed on a height within sight of the next beacon.

One of the challenges of walking this part of the trail is coordinating with the bus schedule, which makes trip planning complicated.

• by Bus: SL buses run from Norrtälje to Kopmahholm daily
• by Ferry: Summer ferries connect Yxlan with Stockholm via Vaxholm to 59.63218318.86386310 Yxlö ferry stop
• see an overview of good starting points for Stockholm Archipelago Trail

Stockholm Archipelago Trail sections - Getting in

Alphabetical Arholma • Brottö • Finnhamn • Fjärdlång • Furusund • Grinda • Ingmarsö • Landsort • Lidö • Möja • Nåttarö • Nämdö • Ornö • Runmarö • Rånö • Sandhamn • Svartsö • Utö • Yxlan • Ålö North → South Arholma • Lidö • Furusund • Yxlan • Finnhamn • Svartsö • Ingmarsö • Brottö • Grinda • Möja • Sandhamn • Runmarö • Nämdö • Ornö • Fjärdlång • Utö • Ålö • Rånö • Nåttarö • Landsort