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Best walking routes in Stockholm

27 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

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#1
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One Hour in Stockholm: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops1.8 km1 h

1.8 kmdistance1 hwith stops6stops+38 mgain
6.8 sights5.9 efficiency0.6 hills9.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+ up to 3 h 5 min insides+38 m climb along route
  1. Stortorget
  2. Nobel Prize Museum
  3. Storkyrkan
  4. Stockholm Palace
  5. Nationalmuseum
  6. Skeppsholmen
0–28 m

Photo: ViewpointJorge Láscar from Melbourne, AustraliaCC BY 2.0

6.3/10
#2
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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Stockholm

Walking tour

11 stops6.5 km2 h 25 min~203 m stairs

6.5 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops11stops+94 mgain~203 mstairs
6.3 sights6.8 efficiency1.6 hills5.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 6 h 5 min insides+94 m climb along route
  1. Norra Bantorget
  2. Stockholm Central Station
  3. Nobel Prize Museum
  4. Stortorget
  5. Storkyrkan
  6. Stockholm Palace
  7. Nationalmuseum
  8. Skeppsholmen
  9. Skansen
  10. ABBA: The Museum
  11. Nordic Museum
0–26 m

Photo: ViewpointHajotthuCC BY 3.0

5.9/10
#3
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Museums of Stockholm in 2 Hours

Museums

8 stops4.6 km1 h 40 min

4.6 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops8stops+42 mgain
5.8 sights7.4 efficiency0.7 hills6.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 7 h insides+42 m climb along route
  1. Swedish History Museum
  2. Nordic Museum
  3. Liljevalchs konsthall
  4. ABBA: The Museum
  5. Skansen
  6. Moderna Museet
  7. Nationalmuseum
  8. Nobel Prize Museum
0–22 m

Photo: ViewpointArild VågenCC BY-SA 4.0

5.9/10
#4
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Old Town of Stockholm in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops3.5 km1 h 35 min

3.5 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops8stops+60 mgain
4.7 sights7.2 efficiency1.0 hills10.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 2 h 50 min insides+60 m climb along route
  1. Hallwyl Museum
  2. Stockholm Telephone tower
  3. Stockholm Palace
  4. Storkyrkan
  5. Tre Kronor Castle
  6. Stortorget
  7. Riddarholm Church
  8. Mariatorget
0–27 m

Photo: ViewpointNordelchCC BY-SA 3.0

5.7/10
#5
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Stockholm in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

23 stops11.6 km4 h 50 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~5 h 55 min.

Inside: Stockholm Palace (~45 min) + Storkyrkan (~20 min). Estimates only.

11.6 kmdistance4 h 50 minwith stops23stops~5 h 55 minfull day+92 mgain
4.6 sights7.3 efficiency1.5 hills8.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 35 min+ up to 8 h 30 min insides+92 m climb along route
  1. Mariatorget
  2. Katarina Elevator
  3. Stortorget
  4. Nobel Prize Museum
  5. Tre Kronor Castle
  6. Stockholm Palace (inside ~45 min)
  7. Storkyrkan (inside ~20 min)
  8. Riddarholm Church
  9. S/S Drottningholm
  10. Stockholm Central Station
  11. Norra Bantorget
  12. Sergels torg
  13. Stockholm Telephone tower
  14. Kungsträdgården
  15. Hallwyl Museum
  16. Nybroplan
  17. Hedvig Eleonora Church
  18. Swedish History Museum
  19. ABBA: The Museum
  20. Skansen
  21. Skeppsholmen
  22. Moderna Museet
  23. Nationalmuseum
0–28 m

Photo: ViewpointI99pemaCC BY-SA 3.0

5.5/10
#6
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Stockholm Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

11 stops4.8 km2 h 10 min

4.8 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops11stops+62 mgain
4.1 sights7.2 efficiency1.0 hills6.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 3 h 35 min insides+62 m climb along route
  1. Mariatorget
  2. Riddarholm Church
  3. Swedish House of Nobility
  4. Stortorget
  5. Tre Kronor Castle
  6. Storkyrkan
  7. Stockholm Palace
  8. Hallwyl Museum
  9. Stockholm Telephone tower
  10. Sergels torg
  11. Norra Bantorget
0–27 m

Photo: ViewpointArildVCC BY-SA 3.0

4.9/10
#7
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Stockholm Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

13 stops11.0 km3 h 35 min~461 m stairs

11.0 kmdistance3 h 35 minwith stops13stops+146 mgain~461 mstairs
5.3 sights6.9 efficiency2.4 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 25 min+ up to 6 h 5 min insides+146 m climb along route
  1. Nordic Museum
  2. ABBA: The Museum
  3. Skansen
  4. Skeppsholmen
  5. Nationalmuseum
  6. Stockholm Central Station
  7. Monteliusvägen
  8. Monteliusvägen
  9. Nobel Prize Museum
  10. Storkyrkan
  11. Stockholm Palace
  12. Stortorget
  13. Åsöberget
0–37 m

Photo: ViewpointLiberaler HumanistCC BY-SA 3.0

4.6/10
#8
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Stockholm Loop Walk from Stockholm Palace

Loop

26 stops5.4 km3 h 50 min~135 m stairs

5.4 kmdistance3 h 50 minwith stops26stops+56 mgain~135 mstairs
2.5 sights7.4 efficiency0.9 hills8.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 8 h 55 min insides+56 m climb along route
  1. Stockholm Palace
  2. Storkyrkan
  3. Nobel Prize Museum
  4. Stortorget
  5. Jewish Museum
  6. German Church
  7. Galleri Cobra
  8. Uppland Runic Inscription 53
  9. Postmuseum
  10. Forum för levande historia
  11. Riddarholm Church
  12. Swedish House of Nobility
  13. Parliament's democracy exhibition
  14. Swedish Parliament
  15. Mediterranean Museum
  16. Galleri Magnus Karlsson
  17. Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts
  18. Dansmuseet
  19. Klara Church
  20. Sergels torg
  21. The House of Culture
  22. Stockholm Telephone tower
  23. Kungsträdgården
  24. Great Synagogue
  25. Slottsbacken
  26. Tre Kronor Castle
1–28 m

Photo: ViewpointHolger.EllgaardCC BY-SA 3.0

4.4/10
#9
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Stockholm Museum Walk

Museums

11 stops8.2 km2 h 45 min

8.2 kmdistance2 h 45 minwith stops11stops+66 mgain
4.7 sights7.8 efficiency1.1 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 50 min+ up to 9 h insides+66 m climb along route
  1. Nobel Prize Museum
  2. Nationalmuseum
  3. Moderna Museet
  4. Skansen
  5. ABBA: The Museum
  6. Liljevalchs konsthall
  7. Vasa Museum
  8. Nordic Museum
  9. Swedish History Museum
  10. Maritime Museum
  11. Prince Eugens Waldemarsudde
0–22 m

Photo: ViewpointJordgubbeCC BY-SA 2.0

4.4/10
#10
Viewpoint

Gamla stan, Stockholm: Walking Route

DistrictGamla stan

11 stops1.5 km1 h 25 min

1.5 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops11stops+20 mgain
3.6 sights7.5 efficiency0.3 hills4.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+ up to 4 h 35 min insides+20 m climb along route
  1. Swedish Parliament
  2. Parliament's democracy exhibition
  3. Swedish House of Nobility
  4. Uppland Runic Inscription 53
  5. German Church
  6. Stortorget
  7. Nobel Prize Museum
  8. Tre Kronor Castle
  9. Slottsbacken
  10. Storkyrkan
  11. Stockholm Palace
7–28 m

Photo: ViewpointGovert Dircksz CamphuysenPublic domain

4.3/10
#11
Viewpoint

Norrmalm, Stockholm: Walking Route

DistrictNorrmalm

11 stops5.0 km2 h 10 min~398 m stairs

5.0 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops11stops+50 mgain~398 mstairs
3.3 sights6.3 efficiency0.8 hills5.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 2 h insides+50 m climb along route
  1. S/S Drottningholm
  2. Stockholm Central Station
  3. Klara Church
  4. Norra Bantorget
  5. Hötorget
  6. Stockholm Concert Hall
  7. Sergels torg
  8. Stockholm Telephone tower
  9. Kungsträdgården
  10. Hallwyl Museum
  11. Nationalmuseum
1–24 m

Photo: ViewpointHolger.EllgaardCC BY-SA 3.0

4.2/10
#12
Viewpoint

Östermalm, Stockholm: Walking Route

DistrictÖstermalm

11 stops3.6 km2 h~110 m stairs

3.6 kmdistance2 hwith stops11stops+44 mgain~110 mstairs
1.8 sights7.1 efficiency0.7 hills9.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 3 h insides+44 m climb along route
  1. Humlegården
  2. National Library of Sweden
  3. Stureplan
  4. Swedish Performing Arts Museum
  5. Army Museum
  6. Hedvig Eleonora Church
  7. Östermalm Market Hall
  8. Östermalmstorg
  9. Swedish History Museum
  10. Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet
  11. Berwaldhallen
8–32 m

Photo: ViewpointkallernaCC BY-SA 4.0

4.2/10
#13
Viewpoint

Stockholm Parks Walk

Parks

5 stops4.7 km1 h 55 min

4.7 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops5stops+29 mgain
2.0 sights7.6 efficiency0.5 hills6.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+29 m climb along route
  1. Humlegården
  2. Kungsträdgården
  3. Skeppsholmen's quay
  4. Rosendals Trädgård
  5. Rosendal Gardens
0–28 m

Photo: ViewpointHolger.EllgaardCC BY-SA 3.0

3.9/10
#14
Viewpoint

Ladugårdsgärdet, Stockholm: Walking Route

DistrictLadugårdsgärdet

5 stops2.9 km1 h 5 min

2.9 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops5stops+17 mgain
1.5 sights7.5 efficiency0.3 hills8.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 2 h insides+17 m climb along route
  1. Magasin 3 Stockholm Konsthall
  2. Maritime Museum
  3. Museum of Ethnography
  4. Museum of Science and Technology
  5. Kaknästornet
0–18 m

Photo: ViewpointTage OlsinCC BY-SA 2.0

3.9/10
#15
Viewpoint

Vasastaden, Stockholm: Walking Route

DistrictVasastaden

11 stops4.1 km1 h 50 min

4.1 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops11stops+57 mgain
1.0 sights8.0 efficiency0.9 hills8.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+57 m climb along route
  1. Stockholm Public Library
  2. Astrid Lindgren's home
  3. Sven-Harry's Art Museum
  4. Bonniers konsthall
  5. Swedish Holocaust Museum
  6. ALP
  7. Nordenhake
  8. Natalia Goldin Gallery
  9. Andréhn-Schiptjenko
  10. brandstrom stockholm
  11. Bellevue Park and Carl Eldh Studio Museum
10–41 m

Photo: ViewpointHolger.EllgaardCC BY-SA 3.0

3.8/10
#16
Viewpoint

Best Viewpoints in Stockholm: Walking Route

Viewpoints

5 stops3.1 km1 h 5 min

3.1 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops5stops+52 mgain
0.5 sights7.9 efficiency0.9 hills8.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+52 m climb along route
  1. Monteliusvägen
  2. Monteliusvägen
  3. Per Anders Fogelströms Terrass
  4. Åsöberget
  5. Fåfängan
12–37 m

Photo: ViewpointHolger.EllgaardCC BY-SA 3.0

3.7/10
#17
Viewpoint

Djurgården, Stockholm: Walking Route

DistrictDjurgården

11 stops6.7 km2 h 35 min

6.7 kmdistance2 h 35 minwith stops11stops+46 mgain
3.1 sights7.8 efficiency0.8 hills1.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 6 h 20 min insides+46 m climb along route
  1. Thiel Gallery
  2. Rosendal Palace
  3. Rosendal Gardens
  4. Rosendals Trädgård
  5. Prince Eugens Waldemarsudde
  6. Skansen
  7. ABBA: The Museum
  8. Liljevalchs konsthall
  9. Vasa Museum
  10. Djurgårdsbron
  11. Nordic Museum
1–21 m

Photo: ViewpointHolger.EllgaardCC BY-SA 4.0

3.7/10
#18
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Stockholm in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops5.4 km1 h 55 min

5.4 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops8stops+34 mgain
1.7 sights7.8 efficiency0.6 hills4.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+34 m climb along route
  1. Mosebacke
  2. Katarina Elevator
  3. Swedish House of Nobility
  4. Stureplan
  5. Östermalmstorg
  6. Hedvig Eleonora Church
  7. Djurgårdsbron
  8. Liljevalchs konsthall
1–45 m

Photo: ViewpointHedvig_Eleonora_kyrka_December_2012.jpg: Arild Vågen derivative work: ArildVCC BY-SA 3.0

3.6/10
#19
Viewpoint

More of Stockholm on Foot: Self-Guided Walk

More Sights Walk

6 stops5.2 km1 h 40 min~138 m stairs

5.2 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops6stops+61 mgain~138 mstairs
1.4 sights7.7 efficiency1.0 hills5.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+61 m climb along route
  1. Bonniers konsthall
  2. Astrid Lindgren's home
  3. Gustaf Vasa kyrka
  4. Stockholm Public Library
  5. Bellevue Park and Carl Eldh Studio Museum
  6. Swedish Museum of Natural History
0–28 m

Photo: ViewpointGumiszaCC BY-SA 3.0

3.5/10
#20
Viewpoint

2 Days in Stockholm: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days49 stops22.4 km

7.5 kmdistance3 h 20 minwith stops16stops+102 mgain~226 mstairs
2.5 sights7.7 efficiency1.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+ up to 4 h 30 min insides+102 m climb along route
  1. Great Synagogue
  2. Raoul Wallenberg Monument
  3. Royal Dramatic Theatre
  4. Olof Palme assassination scene
  5. Adolf Fredrik's church
  6. Klara Church
  7. Stockholm Palace
  8. Tre Kronor Castle
  9. Nobel Prize Museum
  10. Stortorget
  11. German Church
  12. Katarina Elevator
  13. Stockholm City Museum
  14. Mariatorget
  15. Mosebacke
  16. Nytorget
1–46 m

Photo: ViewpointØyvind HolmstadCC BY-SA 3.0

3.5/10
#21
Viewpoint

Södermalm, Stockholm: Walking Route

DistrictSödermalm

11 stops5.2 km2 h 20 min

5.2 kmdistance2 h 20 minwith stops11stops+68 mgain
1.3 sights7.2 efficiency1.1 hills5.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+68 m climb along route
  1. Skinnarviksberget
  2. Lundagatan
  3. Monteliusvägen
  4. Mariatorget
  5. Stockholm City Museum
  6. Katarina Elevator
  7. Mosebacke
  8. Katarina Church
  9. Sofia Church
  10. Nytorget
  11. Catholic Cathedral
10–46 m

Photo: ViewpointJordgubbeCC BY-SA 2.0

3.4/10
#22
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Stockholm: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops11.6 km3 h 40 min~266 m stairs

11.6 kmdistance3 h 40 minwith stops11stops+147 mgain~266 mstairs
1.9 sights8.1 efficiency2.5 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 35 min+ up to 3 h 5 min insides+147 m climb along route
  1. Nytorget
  2. Katarina Elevator
  3. Swedish House of Nobility
  4. Sven-Harry's Art Museum
  5. Hötorget
  6. Stockholm Concert Hall
  7. Hedvig Eleonora Church
  8. Djurgårdsbron
  9. Liljevalchs konsthall
  10. Rosendals Trädgård
  11. Prince Eugens Waldemarsudde
0–36 m

Photo: Viewpointwishes to remain anonymousCC BY-SA 3.0

3.2/10
#23
Viewpoint

Churches & Cathedrals of Stockholm Walk

Churches

10 stops8.5 km3 h 35 min~203 m stairs

8.5 kmdistance3 h 35 minwith stops10stops+109 mgain~203 mstairs
2.0 sights7.9 efficiency1.8 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 55 min+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+109 m climb along route
  1. Hedvig Eleonora Church
  2. Adolf Fredrik's church
  3. Klara Church
  4. Kungsholmen Church
  5. Riddarholm Church
  6. Storkyrkan
  7. German Church
  8. Catholic Cathedral
  9. Katarina Church
  10. Sofia Church
0–46 m

Photo: ViewpointArildVCC BY-SA 4.0

3.2/10
#24
Viewpoint

Squares of Stockholm Walk

Squares

10 stops7.1 km2 h 25 min

7.1 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops10stops+93 mgain
2.3 sights7.6 efficiency1.5 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 35 min+93 m climb along route
  1. Norra Bantorget
  2. Hötorget
  3. Sergels torg
  4. Stureplan
  5. Östermalmstorg
  6. Nybroplan
  7. Stortorget
  8. Mariatorget
  9. Mosebacke
  10. Nytorget
1–46 m

Photo: ViewpointHolger EllgaardCC BY-SA 3.0

3.2/10
#25
Viewpoint

Skeppsholmen, Stockholm: Walking Route

DistrictSkeppsholmen

7 stops1.3 km55 min

1.3 kmdistance55 minwith stops7stops+14 mgain
2.3 sights5.8 efficiency0.2 hills3.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 15 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+14 m climb along route
  1. The Royal University College of Fine Arts
  2. ArkDes - Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design
  3. Skeppsholmen
  4. Moderna Museet
  5. East Asian Museum
  6. Fotografins hus
  7. Skeppsholmen's quay
2–18 m

Photo: ViewpointJan AinaliCC BY-SA 3.0

3.2/10
#26
Viewpoint

3 Days in Stockholm on Foot

Multi-day

3 days90 stops41.7 km

14.7 kmdistance6 h 55 minwith stops35stops+131 mgain
2.4 sights6.8 efficiency2.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h 15 min+ up to 12 h insides+131 m climb along route
  1. Moderna Museet
  2. East Asian Museum
  3. Fotografins hus
  4. Skeppsholmen's quay
  5. Nationalmuseum
  6. Raoul Wallenberg Monument
  7. Nybroplan
  8. Great Synagogue
  9. Kungsträdgården
  10. Hallwyl Museum
  11. Stureplan
  12. Humlegården
  13. National Library of Sweden
  14. Östermalm Market Hall
  15. Östermalmstorg
  16. Hedvig Eleonora Church
  17. Swedish History Museum
  18. Djurgårdsbron
  19. Nordic Museum
  20. Galärvarvskyrkogården
  21. Vasa Museum
  22. Spirits Museum
  23. The Viking Museum
  24. Fatburen
  25. ABBA: The Museum
  26. Tobacco and Match Museum
  27. Skansen
  28. Friends of Handicraft
  29. Prince Eugens Waldemarsudde
  30. Rosendals Trädgård
  31. Rosendal Gardens
  32. Rosendal Palace
  33. Walmundsö
  34. Maritime Museum
  35. Kaknästornet
0–38 m

Photo: ViewpointNo machine-readable author provided. Kalle1~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims).Public domain

3.1/10
#27
Viewpoint

Easy Hidden Gems Walk in Stockholm

Hidden gems

11 stops6.9 km2 h 50 min

6.9 kmdistance2 h 50 minwith stops11stops+53 mgain
1.8 sights7.3 efficiency0.9 hills0.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 3 h insides+53 m climb along route
  1. Humlegården
  2. National Library of Sweden
  3. Stureplan
  4. Östermalm Market Hall
  5. Hedvig Eleonora Church
  6. Djurgårdsbron
  7. Vasa Museum
  8. Liljevalchs konsthall
  9. Prince Eugens Waldemarsudde
  10. Rosendals Trädgård
  11. Maritime Museum
2–27 m

Photo: ViewpointJonas BergstenPublic domain

2.9/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Stockholm walking stats

From the 30 rated routes400 stops total120 unique places.

Most climb3 Days in Stockholm on Foot — Day 3+192 m along route
Most stops / kmGamla stan, Stockholm: Walking Route7.5 stops per km
Least climbSkeppsholmen, Stockholm: Walking Route+14 m along route
Most stairsStockholm Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots~461 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest15.0 km1.3 km2 Days in Stockholm: Walking Itinerary — Day 2 / Skeppsholmen, Stockholm: Walking Route
Places on routes120unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Stockholm FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Stockholm: A Short Walk (1.8 km, 1 h with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Stockholm?
Jun–Aug are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Skeppsholmen, Stockholm: Walking Route1.3 km, walking 15 min.
One hour in Stockholm?
One Hour in Stockholm: A Short Walk: walking 25 min, with stops 1 h, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Stockholm in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 23 stops, ~4 h 50 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 5 h 55 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.