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The Sommarö Nature Trails are located in the area of the former Sommarö fort, in Södra Vallgrund. The trail network consists of two circle trails and a back-and-forth trail that branches off, leading to the Södra Vallgrund Beach in Sommarösund past the giant’s kettle and cultural landscapes. In addition to the marine landscapes, you can spot signs of the Finnish Defence Forces’ activities.
The longer trail leads to the Sommarösund beach in Södra Vallgrund (7 km). The shorter circular trail is 1.5 kilometres long, and the section that goes around the Hålören peninsula is one kilometre long. There are two campfire sites and dry toilets, tables and benches, and an accessible viewpoint along the paths. In the yard of the Sommarö guardhouse there is a lean-to shelter (in public use). An information board (including maps) at each end of the trail and information boards along the trail.
https://www.luontoon.fi/en/trails/sommaro-nature-trail-korsholm-61409-en
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Welcome to a walk from the Öjbergsmossen bog to a giant’s pot hole and over a devil’s field to the dwarfed pinetree-covered meteorite-crater rim of Söderfjärden
Öjberget is located in Sundom, at a 9 km distance from the centre of Vaasa. The trail is 2,5 km long and the starting point is beside a big information board in Öjberget´s stadium area.
Öjberget is a unique ”mountain landscape” for the Ostrobothnian coast, with its highest point at an elevation of 50 metres. It is a magically rocky landscape with very old dwarfed pine trees, dramatic rocky formations, a giant’s kettle, and an ancient shore area called the Devil’s Field
The most ancient traces of human activity in the area of Vaasa are also found here. The findings originate from the Stone Age about 4,000 years ago.
In the outlook tower(+65 m a.s.l.) on the top of the slalom hill there are info boards about what you see in different directions: the meteorite impact crater Söderfjärden, the Kvarken archipelago, the village of Sundom and the centre of Vaasa.
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Tjärlax nature trail 4.1 km or a shorter stretch of 1.7 km. Start from Tjärlax holiday village.
Start coordinates ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6936714 E: 201995
Along the hiking trail you encounter nature that is unusual for these areas. The oldest tree in Närpes is also found here.
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Starting Point: Ventäläntie 670, parking only in the designated parking area, do not block the beginning of the trail with your car.
Length: 4 km circular route.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Walking Time: Approximately 1 hour.
The Tuomaanmäki area is a nature reserve that includes a Bronze Age burial mound. The mounds have been excavated, and stones have been removed. From one of them, apparently, all stones have been taken, leaving only a circular arrangement of stones locally referred to as “käräjäkivet” or judge’s circle. This is the origin of the place’s former name, Tuomarmäki. Tuomaanmäki is an environmentally and geographically splendid Bronze Age burial mound site with significant natural values. Along the route, hikers have the opportunity to explore ancient burial mounds, a “giant’s kettle” (which is not actually a giant’s kettle), diverse nature, and take a break at a campfire site. One of the stories from the mobile game “Tarinapolku” can be found here.
https://isokyro.fi/vapaa-aika-ja-matkailu/liikunta/luontoreitit/patikkareitisto/
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The trail leading to the campfire site at Västernäset is 2.1 kilometers. If you don’t want to walk the same route back you can walk the road through Vikby back to the starting point (3.6 kilometers). The trail is marked with blue/red.
https://korsholm.fi/valfard/fritidsverksamhet/naturstigar-och-friluftsleder/kyrkstigen
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The trail is about 3 km long. Along the trail there is a lot to see, including a cave, devil’s fields and ancient monuments. At the barbecue area there is also a lookout point where you can enjoy views of Övermark. The trail starts at the Övermark hembygdsgård, but you can also start where the path itself begins at Bergsvägen 34. There is a box with maps at both places, but there are better parking options at Hembygdsgården.
Coordinates for Hembygdsgården: ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6955016 E: 223288
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Valsörarna Nature Trail is a 3 km long nature trail from the pier of Ebbskär in the north to the pier of Storskäret in the south. Attractions along the thematic trail on the Valsörarna Islands include a lighthouse and lighthouse keepers’ buildings, fishing huts, ribbed moraine clusters, i.e., Rogen-type moraines and fladas, and a memorial for Russian soldiers. A biological station maintained by Ostrobothnia australis rf, established in 1966 mainly for bird observation and research, is also located on the Valsörarna Islands.
Valsörarna is an island group located outer in the Kvarken, about 15 km Northwest from Björkö. Already in the 1948 Valsörarna has been a birdprotection area.
The nature trail is available only by boat.
https://www.luontoon.fi/en/trails/valsorarna-nature-trail-korsholm-70006-en
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Rout from Vikarskat fishing harbor to Finnhamnen and back 5 kilometers.
https://korsholm.fi/valfard/fritidsverksamhet/naturstigar-och-friluftsleder/vikarskat
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Visit Vitmossen’s beautiful forest nature with reconstructed stone and Bronze Age houses. Hike the Bronze Age Trail to the unique settlement with burial cairns. This is one of the oldest settlements found in Finland and dates back to the Early Bronze Age.
Routs 3 km and 5 km.
Signs from Kuckusvägen 1148, Vöråhttps://www.vora.fi/tjanster/motion-och-idrott/vandringsleder/
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Västerö Hiking Trails are situated in the outer archipelago of the municipality of Vörå and can be reached by car. The trail starts from the parking areas on Söderskatavägen and Equityvägen, and the visitor can choose trails from 3 km up to 12 km. A map for the area is found in the parking area. There are also maps along the trail.
Along the trails there are a memorial for the Equity (a ship that carried weapons during the civil war in Finland), the cliffs of Ryssberget, the old land uplift forests, bays, flads and seashores. In the distance, you can see the Mickelsörarna archipelago.
There are campfire sites and resting spots, dry toilets, two huts to be used as rest spots (they are not meant for overnight stays). NOTE! No wood supply.
https://www.luontoon.fi/en/trails/vastero-hiking-trail-voyri-63614-en
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Starting Point: The trails can be accessed from two different points, either from the parking area of Ylipää Youth Association (Ylipään nuorisoseura) at Valtaalantie 403 or next to Lukkuhaan camping area at Kortesluomantie 157. Parking is only allowed in designated parking areas.
Length: Several circular routes ranging from 1-5 km.
Difficulty: Easy, with varying elevations.
Walking Time: Approximately 1 hour for a 5 km route.
Ylipää’s diverse trails offer something for everyone. The area features versatile fitness trails of different lengths and several campfire sites. In the middle of the route, near Marjamäki observation tower, it is possible to take a break with a larger group, as there are two campfire sites there. The trail network is centrally located and easily accessible. The proximity of the camping area makes the trail a suitable destination for visitors to the area, approaching the route through forested landscapes up to the top of Marjamäki.
https://isokyro.fi/vapaa-aika-ja-matkailu/liikunta/luontoreitit/patikkareitisto/
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The hiking trail starts from Mobergsvägen 520 or Åminnevägen 251. There is no parking available at the start of Mobergsvägen, so it is recommended to park at the Kvarken Boat Museum, where there is also a bird observation tower and a barbecue area. From there, you can access the Åminne hiking trail along Åminnevägen and Mobergsvägen. Alternatively, you can park at Åminnevägen 251 (“Dimmornas bro”), where there is also a barbecue area.
The various stretches of the hiking trail are 2 km, 4.1 km, and 5.1 km, and the terrain is easy, suitable for all. Map indicating the hiking trail is marked (pdf).
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Öjen’s nature trail, situated at the south side of Vaasa, is 4,5 km long. There are information signs along the trail that tell you about the area’s nature, medicinal plants and folk tales. There are also maps showing your location. The trail is easy to walk on because the terrain is fairly flat. However, please remember that the duckboards can be very slippery depending on the weather conditions. It takes about 2,5 to 3 hours to go around the trail.
Facilities: at the campfire site, there are benches, firewood, an axe and a dry toilet.
The nature trail is reached from the parking area along Myrgrundintie road (road number 6741). Walk along the smaller Öjenvägen road about 300 metres until you see a small bridge and information sign on your left side.