Roslagsleden Voyage Tips and guide

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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.

Distance

15 km

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.

• 59.40722218.0366671 Danderyd Church.  
• 59.44915317.9953562 Vindskydd Påtåker.  
• 59.45578318.0007823 Vindskydd Fjäturen.  
• 59.47833318.0544444 Täby Kulturcentrum Karby gård.  

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.

• 59.47814418.0853315 Vindskydd Gullsjön.  
• 59.54234918.1742176 Örsta.  

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.

• 59.49251218.1038387 Vindskydd Skogberga.  
• 59.58414718.2940398 Lövhagen.  

Distance

12 km

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

• 59.52968318.3567819 Rastplats vid Trehörningen.  
• 59.51802818.34286610 Domaruddens stuguthyrning.  
• 59.5174718.34250711 Domarudden friluftsgård.  

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.

• 59.54358118.38099612 Rastplats vid Oppsjön.  
• 59.57093318.5481513 Wira Bruk.  

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.

• 59.6620818.6303714 Grevinnans rå.  
• 59.68132118.6783515 Penningby.  

Distance

20 km

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

• 59.7579918.7049616 Norrtälje.  
• 59.75081318.68995317 Vickningen i Norrtälje. Hamburger joint  
• 59.76236118.67847218 Vigesjö.  

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.

• 59.82968618.73703819 Roslagsbro church.  
• 59.83727718.74019220 Vårlyckans Hostel.  
• 59.8280318.7367321 Roslagsbro.  

Distance

24 km

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

• 59.85681818.73902122 Lillstugan i Råbacken.  
• 59.94028318.85039323 Bagghus.  

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.

• 59.9801318.87744424 Väddö Sandvikens Camping.  
• 59.983418.8795325 Sandviken.  

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.

• 60.10028218.81630826 Grisslehamn.  

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