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Øhavsstien - The Archipelago Trail: Hiking on South Funen

Photo: Mads Bordinggaard

Discover a wealth of beautiful hiking trails in South Funen and the surrounding area, with Svendborg as the ideal starting point. Walk along Øhavsstien, the 220 km long well-known hiking route, or take one of our other guided tours in the surrounding nature of Svendborg.

Øhavsstien - The Archipelago Trail

Øhavsstien is the most well-known hiking route on South Funen. Its total distance is an impressive 220 kilometres, but it is divided into seven different routes, making it possible to enjoy it in stages. Svendborg is the perfect starting point because you have direct access to three of these routes, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore the landscape at your own pace.

Click here to see the full Archipelago map and explore all your options.

Below you will find brochures for the three routes of the Archipelago Trail, which run through Svendborg. You are also always welcome to drop by our tourist office to pick up a physical copy.

Vandring på Øhavsstien fra Svendborg, par med hund på bro
Photo: Mads Bordinggaard

Svendborg - Troense - Rudkøbing, 26 km

The tour starts in Svendborg and takes you across Tåsinge through beautiful nature with many great viewpoints, over the Langeland Bridge and the island of Siø.
vandring på Øhavsstien fra Svendborg
Photo: Mads Bordinggaard

Svendborg - Broholm - Lundeborg, 35 km

The tour starts in Svendborg, but you'll soon have left it behind to walk along the water to Christiansminde and then inland to Broholm, ending by the sea again when you reach Lundeborg.
Øhavsstien ved Svendborg - vandring på Sydfyn
Photo: Mads Bordinggaard

Fjællebroen - Egebjerg Bakker - Svendborg 30 km

On this tour you'll travel along the sound and over the hilly landscape of the Ice Age at Egebjerg Bakker.

Shorter tour suggestions along Øhavsstien (The Archipelago Trail)

We have put together a selection of four different routes that take you on a hike along Øhavsstien starting in Svendborg. These loops, ranging from 7 to 13 kilometres, have been carefully selected to give you a varied hiking experience.

To ensure that the walks are of suitable length, a short bus journey is required at the beginning. Along the way, you'll be guided through unique nature and stunning places where you can enjoy a break with refreshments, your packed lunch or a unique nature experience.

Have a great trip!

Naturlandsskab Vejstrup Ådal i Svendborg Kommune
Photo: Mikkel Jézéquel

Tour suggestions: Geopark beauty and food with a view

This route takes you through the stunning Vejstrup Ådal, a meltwater valley created 17,000 years ago. You will follow the Øhavsstien path across lush fields and along the coast, past historic landscapes and idyllic forests, ending with food and a view.
Skaarupøre Vingård
© VisitSvendborgPhoto: Frederikke Juul Albertsen

Tour suggestion: Vejstrup Ådal with a wine break

On this stretch, you'll pass through the breathtaking landscape of Vejstrup Ådal and you can stop for a rest, packed lunch and a glass of locally produced wine at Skaarupøre Winery before returning to Svendborg again.
Valdemars Slot på Tåsinge
© VisitSvendborgPhoto: Søren Brønserud

Tour suggestion: The roads of Valdemars Castle

This route takes you through a beautiful forest and along the coast, past the majestic Valdemars Castle and through the charming village of Troense. There's also an ice-cream stop along the way, where you can enjoy a nice refreshment. 
Hvidkilde Gods
© VisitSvendborgPhoto: Søren Brønserud

Turforslag: Herregårdslandskab, Egebjerg Mølle og krofrokost

På denne rute kommer du til at udforsk det historiske herregårdslandskab ved Hvidkilde, nyde udsigten fra Egebjerg Mølle Naturrum og afslutte turen med en hyggelig frokost på Vester Skerninge Kro.

Tips

Vandring på Øhavsstien på Sydfyn
Photo: Katrine Stubager

Tips for hiking on Øhavsstien

Nina has been hiking for over 20 years and knows the Archipelago Trail inside and out. Get her top tips for hiking the trail here.

vandretur
Photo: Instafilm

Package solutions for Øhavsstien

Are you into guided hikes? Several operators offer package solutions that make it easy to experience the Archipelago Trail.

Øhavsstien - vandring på Sydfyn
Photo: Mads Bordinggaard

Holidays with a green conscience

Get five tips for a more considerate holiday on Fyn.

Vandreferie med børn, Øhavsstien ved Svendborg
Photo: Katrine Stubager

Child friendly hiking holidays

Plan a fun and easy hiking holiday with kids! Get tips and a checklist for a child-friendly trip here.

Tours on Tåsinge and Thurø

Do you dream of exploring the scenic areas around Svendborg on foot? In addition to the Archipelago Trail, there are several exciting routes on both Thurø and Tåsinge with varying lengths that offer beautiful island experiences.

Egetræ

Nørreskoven forrest and Valdemars Castle: 10 km

Start at Valdemar Castle and continue along the sea and the beautiful Nørreskov forest, past the Ambrosius oak tree and back to Valdemar Castle.

havet

Vemmenæs and Siø: 23 km

Take a trip to the south-eastern part of Tåsinge at Vemmenæs and out to the small island of Siø, located between Tåsinge and Langeland. On this tour y...

Thurø Natur

Thurø round trip: 20 km

Explore the entire way around the island on this beautiful tour that takes you through the city, along the sea and through the forest.

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Historical tour on Thurø - 8 short routes

Explore the past with 8 different routes on Thurø, the longest of which is 3.5 km.

Carry the Geopark in your pocket

Get your very own tour guide with the app ‘Geopark Det Sydfynske Øhav’. With digital maps at hand, you get an overview and inspiration for many new experiences on foot, on the water, or by bike in the Geopark.

You can find the app in the App Store and Google Play.

Det Sydfynske Øhav

Photo:Mikkel Jézéquel

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