St Olav Ostrobothnia (S) 1/10, Sideby-Henriksdal

The starting point of the southern part of St Olav Ostrobothnia is located at Kilens hembygdsgård, on the seashore in the southernmost village of Sideby in Ostrobothnia. Accommodation options for the hiker starting on the first stage: Kilens hembygdsgård and Jonnsborg lägergård.

A relatively short and easy day hike, which runs mostly on road (asphalt and gravel) and a smaller part along the hiking trail in forest terrain.

NOTE: the stage lacks services in the form of grocery stores and eateries (one possibility is to take a detour of about 2.5 km at the start via the church and the village shop, then Gamla Vägen and Sandtået back to Sidebyvägen and the trail).

Initially, you walk several straight stretches on asphalt. When you arrive to Skaftung village, and from there the stage gradually continues along a forest road towards Henriksdal. Overnight accommodation is available at Henriksdal's village cabin.