Stockholm Archipelago Trail/Ingmarsö & Brottö

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SAT Ingmarsö

 9.1 km

Map of Stockholm Archipelago Trail/Ingmarsö & Brottö

The trail can begin at one of the ferry stops, either at the 59.47710718.7490151 North Ingmarsö ferry stop or the 59.46536918.7509572 South Ingmarsö ferry stop. Alternatively, you can arrive by 59.48205318.8044741 taking the rowboat from Finnhamn or start by walking SAT Brottö.

Ingmarsö is a lively and welcoming island in the central Stockholm archipelago, with a small permanent population that swells considerably during the summer months when holidaymakers arrive to enjoy the island's relaxed pace. The trail section here is easy and around 9 km long, making it well suited to both casual walkers and cyclists. The route winds through a varied landscape of open farmland, quiet forest, and rocky shoreline, following well-maintained gravel roads marked with yellow and blue signs, with occasional narrower trails that wind through the forest. Grazing animals keep the meadows open, and there are several spots along the way where you can take a dip in the water. Bicycles can be rented at the southern harbour if you prefer to explore on two wheels.

You can also hike along the 59.4698318.753582 Båtluffarleden to 59.47513618.7441611 Kålgårdsön Nature Reserve and then 59.48097718.798463 take a rowboat to Finnhamn. Two rowboats are kept at the crossing for hikers to use free of charge, but you must ensure one remains on each side after your crossing, which may mean an extra trip back with one boat in tow.

The island also has an interesting cultural heritage worth exploring. Close to the northern quay you will find the 59.47357218.7555652 Ingmarsö Brottö Local Heritage Museum and the 59.46939418.7599113 Community Center Urkan, both a short detour from the main trail. Down at the southern harbour, several small businesses are gathered within easy walking distance of each other: 59.47368818.7548431 Ingmarsö bread and breakfast offers overnight accommodation, the 59.4661618.7518342 Coop Ingmarsö Grocery Store stocks everyday essentials year-round, and both the 59.46626218.7534183 Ingmarsö Bread Shop and 59.46745718.7571754 Ingmarsö Bakery are worth a stop for fresh bread, pastries, and a fika break. For a full meal with a view of the water, 59.46556518.7513361 Ingmarsö Krog sits right by the guest harbour. A short walk further brings you to the 59.47041718.7708084 Femsundviken Bathing Area, a popular swimming spot before the trail heads east toward Kålgårdsön, where you will also find a 59.4792818.795235 Barbecue Area.

SAT Brottö

 1 km

The trail can begin at 59.46565818.7276183 Brottö ferry stop or start with walking SAT Ingmarsö. Brottö is offering a short but scenic hiking section. The trail on Brottö is not marked, but it follows a gravel road through a cultural landscape, passing pastures and a farm before reaching a gate where the section ends.

Hikers can continue from Brottö to Ingmarsö and further on to Finnhamn via the Båtluffarleden trail. The terrain is easy to navigate, making it accessible for strollers and those with limited mobility.