Söderlångvik gravel

Stage 1. Söderlångvik Manor–Ölmos 10.5 km The starting point of this trail is Söderlångvik Manor, where there is plenty of parking for those arriving by car. Söderlångvik's café offers a range of delicious treats to enjoy before your bike ride. The first stage is on gravel roads surrounded by forests. Start the trail on the road Kvarnedevägen, then turn off onto a smaller, unnamed forest road. The road later joins Purunpäävägen, before heading towards the village of Hammarsboda. From the village, turn again onto the smaller road Kronomalmsvägen and cycle past a barrier across the road. This stage ends at Ölmos beach – the perfect spot for a refreshing break.

Stage 2. Ölmos–Purunpää 11 km From Ölmos, continue along Finland's longest undeveloped stretch of meadowland, admiring the scenery of the Archipelago National Park along the way. After another barrier, the road rejoins Purunpäävägen, and from here follow the road until you reach the junction with Sommarvägen. It is worthwhile making a detour past the barrier to the Purunpää peninsula, which is a nature reserve. Three kilometres from the barrier you will find the start of a path to the Glasberget viewpoint, a 450-metre walk from the road.

Stage 3. Purunpää–Sundsvedja 7.5 km From the junction with Sommarvägen, continue along the winding track through the Ekhamn hazel grove. After passing through an area of exposed bedrock, continue into the Kvarnedet valley, where you will cycle through a yard area surrounded by a handful of houses. Please be considerate towards the residents. From here, continue through the forest along Kvarnedevägen. Turn off the road and onto Björnstigen, from where you can make a detour to Sundsvedja lean-to shelter. The detour adds about four kilometres to the total distance.

Stage 4. Sundsvedja–Söderlångvik 3 km From Sundsvedja lean-to shelter, head back along Björnstigen to Kvarnedevägen, which leads back to Söderlångvik Manor.