- Main article Stockholm Archipelago Trail
Distance: 24 km Official web
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 1 narrow forest trails with stretches of 2 gravel roads, offering a varied and scenic route.
Some highlights of the walk:
- 3 Northern Köpmanholmen small open area at the north maybe possible to camp on
- 4 Köpmanholm's local shop small grocery shop at the ferry stop
- 5 Sea Träsket
- 6 Hamnviken bathing area
- 7 A lot nice places to rest
- 8 Yxlans lighthouse lighthouse at the end of the trail also a place possible to camp at
Challenge
[edit]One of the challenges of walking this part of the trail is coordinating with the bus schedule, which makes trip planning complicated.
Nature and outdoor
[edit]Culture and history
[edit]Amenities and services
[edit]Get in
[edit]- by Bus: SL buses run from Norrtälje to Kopmahholm daily
- by Ferry: Summer ferries connect Yxlan with Stockholm via Vaxholm to 9 Yxlö ferry stop
- see an overview of good starting points for Stockholm Archipelago Trail
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