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Orrdalsklint

The highest point in Åland, a granite rise of 129 metres in Saltvik.

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Typehill
WhereSaltvik
Nearest cityMariehamn
Best seasonMay to September
Time to allowTwo to three hours
Getting thereIn Saltvik in the north of the main island; road then a marked trail
EntryFree

Orrdalsklint in Saltvik rises to 129 metres and is the highest point in the Åland Islands, a granite rise with a marked trail to the top and an observation tower on it. From the top the view runs over forest, fields and water across most of the northern part of the main island. The walk up is short and easy by any standard, which is a fair reflection of Åland's topography.

What you actually see

  • The summit - 129 metres, the highest ground in the whole territory.
  • The observation tower - the structure at the top extending the view.
  • The northern view - forest, fields and water across the main island's north.
  • The granite - the bedrock the whole archipelago is built on.

When to go

May to September is the season for walking. Autumn colour is good in September. Winter leaves the trail snow-covered and slippery.

Honest expectations

At 129 metres it is a hill rather than a mountain and the climb is minimal. Trees limit the view in places despite the tower. Facilities amount to a car park.

Nearby

Saltvik is around it, and Geta is west.

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