Roslagsleden



Roslagsleden is an itinerary in Roslagen, Sweden. It is a long-distance hiking trail stretching about 190 kilometers from Danderyd near Stockholm to Grisslehamn on the coast, passing through forests, lakes, and picturesque villages along the way.

Understand

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Prepare

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Get in

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Walk

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Map
Map of Roslagsleden

Danderyd - Karby gård

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Distance
15 km
Start of Roslagsleden

Starting off from the suburb of Danderyd, near Danderyd Church, the trail sets off into the forest. Passing by a golf course, the trail follows civilisation closely, but there are still a lot of campsites available for overnight use.

  • 1 Danderyd Church. Danderyd Church (Q10466523) on Wikidata
  • 2 Vindskydd Påtåker. Vindskydd Påtåker (Q134129967) on Wikidata
  • 3 Vindskydd Fjäturen. Vindskydd Fjäturen (Q134130241) on Wikidata
  • 4 Täby Kulturcentrum Karby gård. Täby Kulturcentrum Karby gård (Q10543575) on Wikidata

Karby gård - Örsta

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Distance
13 km

As you pass Karby gård, you enter farm landscapes with broad vistas. The locals often walk sections of the trail themselves, so don't be surprised if someone on the trail lives close to this area. The Vindskydd Gullsjön shelter is close to civilisation, so there may be noise at night.

  • 5 Vindskydd Gullsjön. Vindskydd Gullsjön (Q134130401) on Wikidata
  • 6 Örsta. Örsta (Q20675478) on Wikidata

Örsta - Lövhagen

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Distance
16 km

The farmland gives way to rockier terrain, but mostly stays flat. The Vindskydd Skogberga shelter is further out this time, leaving you with a better night's sleep.

  • 7 Vindskydd Skogberga. Vindskydd Skogberga (Q134130587) on Wikidata
  • 8 Lövhagen. Lövhagen (Q134133003) on Wikidata

Lövhagen - Domarudden

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Distance
12 km

After this section, the suburbs give way to countryside terrain. You will not see more populous areas until you reach Norrtälje.

  • 9 Rastplats vid Trehörningen. Rastplats vid Trehörningen (Q134131103) on Wikidata
  • 10 Domaruddens stuguthyrning. Domaruddens stuguthyrning (Q134130863) on Wikidata
  • 11 Domarudden friluftsgård. Domarudden friluftsgård (Q130301291) on Wikidata

Domarudden - Wira bruk

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Distance
20 km

Wire Bruk is a beautiful cultural site, with an old ironworks factory. The area is a truly wonderful site to visit. There may be more places to visit here, so be sure to check out rental sites.

  • 12 Rastplats vid Oppsjön. Rastplats vid Oppsjön (Q134131227) on Wikidata
  • 13 Wira Bruk. Wira Bruk (Q28934481) on Wikidata Vira bruk on Wikipedia

Wira Bruk - Penningby

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Distance
20 km

The cabin at Grevinnans rå is one of the few cabins around Stockholm with a fireplace. It has a table available as well as outdoor bathrooms. Wood is usually available, but might have to be chopped.

  • 14 Grevinnans rå. Grevinnans rå (Q134132119) on Wikidata
  • 15 Penningby. Penningby (Q134129655) on Wikidata

Penningby - Norrtälje - Vigelsjö

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Distance
20 km

Norrtälje is a larger town, with plenty of accommodation available, as well as restaurants. A recommendation is Vickningen I Norrtälje.

  • 16 Norrtälje. Norrtälje (Q3588743) on Wikidata Norrtälje on Wikipedia
  • 17 Vickningen i Norrtälje. Hamburger joint Vickningen i Norrtälje (Q134139160) on Wikidata
  • 18 Vigesjö. Vigesjö (Q56827145) on Wikidata

Vigelsjö - Roslagsbro

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Distance
13 km

The town of Roslagsbro has a beautiful church, Roslagsbro church. The church has an immured runestone, as well as a beautifully painted interior.

  • 19 Roslagsbro church. Roslagsbro church (Q134139184) on Wikidata
  • 20 Vårlyckans Hostel. Vårlyckans Hostel (Q134131415) on Wikidata
  • 21 Roslagsbro. Roslagsbro (Q134129608) on Wikidata

Roslagsbro - Bagghus/Gåsvik

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Distance
24 km

There are few wind shelters available on the last stretches of the trail, but accommodation is available in the towns traversed.

  • 22 Lillstugan i Råbacken. Lillstugan i Råbacken (Q134131841) on Wikidata
  • 23 Bagghus. Bagghus (Q134129776) on Wikidata

Bagghus/Gåsvik - Sandviken

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Distance
8.8 km

During this stage you will enter the Väddö peninsula. Accommodation is available at Väddö Sandvikens Camping, which has a sand beach nearby.

  • 24 Väddö Sandvikens Camping. Väddö Sandvikens Camping (Q134139198) on Wikidata
  • 25 Sandviken. Sandviken (Q134132923) on Wikidata

Sandviken - Grisslehamn

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Distance
21 km

After finishing the trail, you can board the boat to Åland from Grisslehamn. Many people choose to make a round trip without ever getting off the boat, mainly because alcohol can be sold on board tax-free, since the boat officially leaves Sweden.

  • 26 Grisslehamn. Grisslehamn (Q1547090) on Wikidata Grisslehamn on Wikipedia

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