Grinda (Central Archipelago) — Stockholm Archipelago Trail

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Sweden

Stockholm

Värmdö

Grinda (Central Archipelago) — Stockholm Archipelago Trail

Moderate

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Grinda (Central Archipelago) — Stockholm Archipelago Trail

02:16

8.48km

100m

Hiking

Grinda is a hilly island with forests, cliffs, and superb viewpoints. Although one of the most popular islands in the archipelago, the island’s status as a nature reserve has helped preserve its natural beauty.

The Grinda section is full of variety. Along the northern coast, a technical trail offers a…

Last updated: December 18, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Grinda naturreservat

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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Södra Grinda Ferry Stop

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Quay for the ferries going to Grinda. See waxholmsbolaget.se or stromma.com/sv-se/stockholm/cinderellabatarna for routes and timetables.

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62 m

Grinda Western Trail

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The Grinda Westweg leads through the western part of the island and offers a varied mix of forest paths, rocky coastal sections, and open views of the Stockholm archipelago. Beautiful …

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1.22 km

Källviken Beach

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It's fair to say that you're spoilt for choice on Grinda, but the little beach at Källviken is well worth spending some time at. It features a small sandy beach …

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1.55 km

Grinda Guest Harbor

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Grinda guest harbor is one of the central meeting points for boats on the island and is located protected in the archipelago landscape. Around the harbor, especially in summer, there …

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1.72 km

Grinda Country Store & Café

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The Grinda Lanthandel & Café is a small island shop with a café and a practical supply option for visitors to Grinda. Here you can buy drinks, snacks, and small …

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2.51 km

Grinda Northern Trail

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Romantic Trail in Grinda's north. The trail conntects the gravel road in Grinda's north-west to the camping area. The trail passes along the slope of a hill through the light …

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2.95 km

Campfire Site, Northern Grinda Nature Reserve

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The fireplace in the northern Grinda nature reserve offers a simple resting place amidst the typical archipelago landscape of forest, rocks, and sea. It is well-suited for a longer break …

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5.69 km

View of the Stockholm Archipelago from Grinda's highest point

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Viewpoint at the highest point of Grinda (35m above sea level)

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8.34 km

Beach and Meadow at Grinda Nature Reserve

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A very relaxed beach on Grinda :)

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8.48 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

453 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

1.34 km

646 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

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Comments

July 3, 2024,Wanderung rund um Grinda

Hey. This is a beautiful nature hike in Sweden's archipelago. Arrive by ferry and stay at a campsite, cabin or hotel. Signage is new with yellow/silver/blue "banderole" around the trees (see pictures). Important for the hike: hiking boots (it goes between and over the rocks), surefootedness required and food/drink for a small picnic, because there are so many beautiful views. …

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August 14, 2026,Stockholm 🇸🇪 – Grinda Insel-Runde

All hikes in Stockholm / Uppsala and surroundings: komoot.com/de-de/collection/4634554

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June 12, 2024,2024-06-12 Abenteuer in den Schären 😬 - Ausflug nach Grinda ⛴️ 🇸🇪

Today we are going on a trip to the archipelago 🤗 The ship is leaving Vaxholm and because we are early, we are sitting on the quay for a while, the sun is shining 🌞 These boat trips through the archipelago are something very special. You can look at these islands, some of which are very small, with wonderful houses, …

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September 3, 2026,Grinda (Zentraler Schärengarten) - Stockholmer Schärengartenweg

Beautiful hike on forest paths near the coast. Due to time constraints (ferry) we cut off the southeastern corner.

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December 15, 2025

Grinda is a hilly island with forests, cliffs, and superb viewpoints. Although one of the most popular islands in the archipelago, the island’s status as a nature reserve has helped preserve its natural beauty.
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The  Grinda section is full of variety. Along the northern coast, a technical trail offers