Route description Brändö (21km)
– Från Torsholma brygga (Norrviken) till Åva färjfäste
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- Route description Brändö
The section from Torsholma to Åva follows Brändö’s characteristic reddish asphalt road and winds through a chain of islands. The route offers a varied archipelago landscape where the sea, rocky shores, bridges, causeways and idyllic villages create a beautiful rhythm along the way.
From Torsholma pier (Torsholma brygga) to Brändö village (8.6 km)
The route begins at Torsholma’s old harbour, known as Torsholma brygga or Norrviken. Follow Norrviksvägen for about 600 metres, then turn right onto Brändövägen, the island’s main road. Continue cycling along this quiet country road for about 8 kilometres to Brändö village.
Along the way you pass the villages of Torsholma and Baggholma, surrounded by rolling farmland, green forest sections and many sea views via causeways, bridges and coastal stretches. For a break, you can walk the Jåsholm Nature Trail (approx. 3 km), which offers beautiful views over the sea and untouched archipelago forest. Just before the church village you will also find the Korsklobbsrevet accessible beach, a pleasant place to rest and take a swim in the sea.
From Brändö village to Åva ferry terminal (12.5 km)
Continue north from the church village along Brändövägen. After about 2.8 km, turn right onto Åvavägen, which leads to Åva harbour after another 9.8 km.
On this section the settlements become more sparse, while the natural surroundings grow richer. The road runs through quiet forests and small fields. The northern part of the route offers particularly impressive sea views from bridges and causeways. Along the way you will find Åva village harbour, with more than 30 traditional red boathouses typical of the Åland archipelago.
The cycling distance within Brändö is 21 km.
Jåsholm Nature Trail feels like stepping into its own world, where the beautiful and varied archipelago nature meets the calm of the shoreline. The trail is 3 km long.
An accessible swimming beach with a beach volleyball court, tables and benches, and a toilet is located along Brändövägen — perfect for a refreshing swim.
Åva village harbour consists of more than thirty traditional Åland-style boathouses, many of which are still in use.
Water refill:
Outside Brändö Andelshandel there is a water tap where drinking water can be refilled 24/7.
Rest areas with tables, benches and toilet:
- Åva ferry terminal – also has a waiting shelter
- Knektören (located between Torsholma and Brändö village)
- Bolmösund (located between Brändö village and Åva)
- Korsklobbsrevet – also includes the municipal swimming beach and a beach volleyball court
Note: On the ground floor of Brändö Andelshandel there is a customer toilet available free of charge during the shop’s opening hours.
Tourist information:
Brändö Tourist Information is located in the Brändö Library in Brändö village. It is signposted from the main road and open according to the library’s opening hours.
Tips for places slightly off the route:
Torsholma village
Munvik swimming area is a refreshing stop. Here you will also find a nature trail and an observation tower with wide views over the Archipelago Sea and the village
Brändö village
A short detour from the main road leads to services, cafés and attractions — for example the wooden St. Jacob’s Church, which is well worth a visit.
Åva village
Located just a few hundred metres from the route, offering a glimpse into a small archipelago community.
Near the harbour you will find one of Brändö’s three service centres, with a restaurant, shop, archipelago museum, accommodation, a nature trail and an 18-hole disc golf course in a stunning archipelago setting.
The detour is not long, but to reach Lappo you need to take the connecting ferry from Torsholma ferry terminal (travel time about 20 minutes). More information about connecting ferries within Brändö.
Here you will find a restaurant, shop, accommodation, nature trail, viewing tower and grazing Highland cattle, all close to the harbour and another of Brändö’s service centres.
The detour is short, but to reach Jurmo you need to take the connecting ferry from Åva ferry terminal (travel time about 10 minutes). More information about connecting ferries within Brändö.
