Pilgrimage on Orust Island
Orust

Pilgrim Trail 90 km

Walk the St. Olof Trail between eight beautiful churches. Via paths, hilly terrain, and small roads, you'll experience the sea, mountains, and inland. Follow the St. Olof marker from pole to pole or use the digital map with GPS on your smartphone. All sections of the trail start and end at the churches. The trail's sections connect eight of the parish's churches. Here, you can park your car and have access to a toilet, and you can fill your water bottle completely free of charge. At each church, there's a paper map in a mailbox with more information and a pilgrim's passport to stamp at each church. You'll also find a place for contemplation and meditation.

Find your way

Through the digital map, you can easily find your way and your current position. It provides updated information about the trail's route, more sights, and other essential information along the way.

Sections of the Trail

Långelanda Church – Stala Church, 12 km, medium difficulty

Old pastureland with beautiful views. Here, you can stop at the Haga Runestone, a relic from ancient times. Freshly baked bread is available at the small bakery 'Herr Bröd' located near County Road 160.

Stala Church – Tegneby Church, 6.5 km, easy

Walk through farmland as well as deciduous and coniferous forests. Possibility of an ice cream break at the gas station in Tegneby.

Tegneby Church – Nösunds Chapel, 11.2 km, medium difficulty

The stretch between Tegneby and Lalleröd is easy, then becomes more hilly. Rich flora. Fantastic views over Kalvöfjorden. Easy to find a spot for camping with a tent.

Nösunds Chapel – Morlanda Church, 19 km, medium to difficult

The trail, starting at the chapel, takes us along the sea in Nösund. Varied terrain with beautiful views and opportunities for salty baths. Make a detour up to the viewpoint at Boxviks Vette and enjoy an incredible view. The packed lunch tastes best here. Possibility for overnight stays at Nösunds Havshotell and Nösundgården.

Morlanda Church – Röra Church, approx. 12 km, medium difficulty

There are beaver lodges at Hålta Vatten. In the surrounding area, there are remnants of old settlements. Plenty of nice spots for camping. Rich plant life. Fantastic view from Svens Altare. This trail takes you far away from settlements. B&B, Lilla Röran, is close to Röra Church.

Röra Church – Stala Church, 10 km, easy/gravel road

A pleasant walk mainly on different roads. Along the way, you'll find forest glades for tranquility and meditation.

Röra Church – Torp Church, 12.8 km, easy/gravel road

A nice walk mainly on different roads. Along the way, you'll find forest glades for tranquility and rest. Along the trail, you also pass 'Tomtestigen' (the gnome path). Close to Torp Church is Slussen Pensionat.

Torp Church – Myckleby Church, 9 km, medium difficulty

Three lakes trail. Varied terrain where you can take a refreshing dip before pulling out snacks from your backpack. Possibility for overnight stays in a cabin at Krossekärr or at Ålgård. At Ålgård, there's also an option to rent a canoe or kayak from Friluftsfrämjandet.

Myckleby Church – Långelanda Church, 12.6 km, medium difficulty

Walking through lovely coniferous forests where there are plenty of places to sit down in the soft moss for a moment of rest and peace. Possibility of a refreshing salty bath at the old Stillingsön spa. You'll also pass Stillingsön's Handel.

Photographer: Amplifyphoto/ Markus Holm

Right of Public Access

You are free to move around in nature so long as you adhere to the basic principle of “don’t disturb, don’t destroy”. Do not walk across private property. Choose places to stop and camp that are away from the trail, keep yourself updated on fire bans in force, and take your waste away with you when you leave.