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- Main article Stockholm Archipelago Trail
13.8 km
The trail on Landsort, the southernmost point of the Stockholm archipelago, follows the yellow/blue SAT markers which here overlap with the blue dot rock markings of the local Öjaleden trail. Dependent on wind conditions, the ferry from Ankarudden docks at one of three stops: 1 Landsort north ferry stop, 2 Landsort west ferry stop, or 3 Landsort east ferry stop. If arriving at the north stop, a bus runs to the village. The trail is a loop, so hikers can join it at any point.
The route crosses rocky coastal cliffs and sparse vegetation — slippery in wet weather — on this narrow island just 4.5 km long. Highlights include the 1 Sweden's oldest lighthouse, first lit in the 1600s and now home to a new historical exhibition, and the 2 Batteri Landsort, an underground Cold War coastal artillery base open for guided tours year-round. The 3 Labyrinth, known since 1454, and the 4 Plague cemetery are also worth a detour. The island is a designated nature reserve and a renowned birdwatching spot, with a 5 bird station active since 1988 — ferry boats can fill up during migration season. Food and limited groceries are available at 1 Saltboden and 2 Café Norrhamn. Accommodation ranges from the 1 Landsort hostel to the more exclusive 2 Svedtilja's in the historic Pilot Tower.