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  • Bergö Hiking Path

    Bergövägen 45, Malax

    In Bergö, you will find a beautiful 8-kilometer-long hiking trail that takes you through the most scenic forest areas of Granö. Along the hiking trail, there are resting places, information boards, and artworks, as well as the grill hut Adolf, where you can take a break while grilling sausages or enjoying your packed lunch.

    https://www.xn--berg-8qa.fi/besok-bergo/

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  • Björkö-Panike hiking trails

    Björkövägen 1008, Korsholm

    Björkö-Panike-vaellusreitin saaristo-osuudella koet saaristoluonnon rauhan.

    The archipelago section of the Björkö-Panike hiking trail

    The archipelago section of the Björkö-Panike hiking trail is 8 km long and primarily traverses the island of Slåttskäret, right in the heart of the World Heritage site. Along the trail, one can experience the tranquility of the archipelago and witness the specialties of land uplift, such as moraine ridges and secluded sea inlets. During the summer, the island serves as traditional grazing land for sheep.

    To access the route on Slåttskäret, one must arrange boat transport across the strait either from the Panike side or the Björköby side. In Björköby, the journey can begin either from Svedjehamn or from the Långgrundet rest area (the hike from Svedjehamn to Långgrundet is approximately 3.5 km).

    The hiking trail is of moderate difficulty, and parts of the trail are rocky or damp.

    Starting points:

    1. Svedjehamn parking area: Björkövägen 1008, 65870 Björköby. The parking lot has a voluntary parking fee.
    2. Vargis parking, Vargisvägen, 65970 Söderudden.

    The initial part of the trail

    The initial part of the trail (Svedjehamn – Långgrundet – Svedjehamn) can be hiked without boat transport and partly as a loop. Depending on the chosen route, the hike can be approximately 7-10 km long. Further description of the trail.

    Difficulty level: The trail is easy to hike, but there are stairs at two locations to cross sheep fences. The trail is partially rocky. The distance between Svedjehamn and the Märaryggen bridge’s observation platform (1 km/ direction) is a challenging accessible trail. No winter maintenance except on the path leading to the Saltkaret observation tower and a part of the parking lot.

    Starting point: Svedjehamn parking area, Björkövägen 1008, 65870 Björköby. The parking lot has a voluntary parking fee.

    Bodvattnet trail

    Bodvattnet runt 4-km circle trail, with a demanding accessible section of 1 km or 1.4 km / each way

    About 100 years ago, the old fishing port of Bodback set off on dangerous trips across the rocky Kvarken to Umeå. In addition to mail, government officials were also transported. Now only a small creek connects this port to the sea! Come and see how land uplift changes the Kvarken World Heritage landscape.

    Difficulty: Demanding accessible.
    Estimated travel time: During summertime the entire loop (4 km) on foot 1.5 hours, no winter maintenance.

    Travel time by wheelchair on one direction:

    • The Svedjehamn parking area – Saltkaret observation tower – Märaryggbirdge 1 km, approximately 0.5 hours.
    • The Svedjehamn parking area – Bodback old harbour 1.4 km, less than one hour.

    The trail between Svedjehamn parking area and Saltkaret observation tower is snow-cleared during wintertime, including the parking area.

    Map of Björkö-Panike hiking trails.

    https://www.nationalparks.fi/description-of-trails#BjorkoPanikeHikingArchipelago

  • Bodvattnet nature trail

    Björkövägen 1007, Korsholm

    Bodvattnetin kierroksella tutustut helposti saariston luontoon ja kulttuuriin.

    Bodvattnet runt 4 km circle trail, with a demanding accessible sections of 1 km and 1.4 km / each way

    About 100 years ago, the old fishing port of Bodback set off on dangerous trips across the rocky Kvarken to Umeå. In addition to mail, government officials were also transported. Now only a small creek connects this port to the sea! Come and see how land uplift changes the Kvarken World Heritage landscape.

    Difficulty: Demanding accessible.
    Estimated travel time: During summertime the entire loop (4 km) on foot 1.5 hours, no winter maintenance.
    Travel time by wheelchair on one direction:

    • The Svedjehamn parking area – Saltkaret observation tower – Märaryggbirdge 1 km, approximately 0.5 hours.
    • The Svedjehamn parking area – Bodback old harbour 1.4 km, less than one hour.

    The trail between Svedjehamn parking area and Saltkaret observation tower is snow-cleared during wintertime, including the parking area.

    Starting point: The Svedjehamn fishing harbour parking area Address: Svedjehamn fishing harbour, 65870 Svedjehamn. The parking area does not have separate accessible parking spaces, but there is usually plenty of space. The parking area’s surface material is gravel. The parking area is flat.

    https://www.nationalparks.fi/description-of-trails#BodvattnetruntTrail

  • Kikanberget Nature Trail

    Klobbskatsvägen 170, Söderudden

    In Klobbskat there is a short nature trail which leads to Kikanberget (0,8 km). It starts at the coffee shop/restaurant in the harbour and leads along the shore to the top of Kikanberget.

    Easy in the beginning, to climb up the Kikanberget hill is a bit more demanding.

    To see
    geology, vegetation and animals of the land uplift shores, an observation point on the rock, foundations of former fishing huts, boat docks and piles of stones in which net-drying poles used to stand in the past.

    From the observation tower you can spot the Kvarken’s beautiful natural heritage from a total height of 25 meters. With the naked eye, the lighthouses are distinguished at Norrskär, Utgrynnan and Valsörarna. In the spring and autumn, the observation tower is a good place for bird watching.

    https://www.nationalparks.fi/description-of-trails#KikanbergetNatureTrail

  • Mickelsörarna Nature Trail

    Kummelskäret, Vörå

    Mickelsörarna Nature Trail on Kummelskär Island is about 2 km long. On this nature trail, visitors are able to see the geology, vegetation and animals of the land uplift shores, foundations of old fishing huts and boat docks from the 16th century.

    The trail starts from the yard of the Mickelsörarna Nature Station and is only available by boat.

    https://www.nationalparks.fi/description-of-trails#MickelsorarnaHiking

  • Molpehällorna Nature Trail

    Korsnäs

    Molpehällorna Nature Trail is about 2 km long and starts from the yard of the Molpe Nature station.

    Along the nature trail you’ll see the geology, vegetation and animals of the land uplift shores as well as a reconstruction of the Molpehällorna “vippbåk” beacon (which is a memorial for the first beacon in the Gulf of Bothnia).

    The trail is available only by boat.

    https://www.nationalparks.fi/description-of-trails#MolpehallornaNatureTrail

  • Sommarö Nature Trail

    Sommarövägen, Korsholm

    The Sommarö Nature Trail is located in the area of the former Sommarö fort, in Södra Vallgrund.

    There are two trails in the area. The shorter circular trail (1.5 km/2.4 km) leads through a memorial for the coastal artillery fort to the beach at the camping area. The longer trail leads to the Sommarösund beach in Södra Vallgrund (7 km). Along the longer trail, you will see a geologically fascinating giant’s kettle, as well as cultural landscape (including stone fences).

    There are two campfire sites and dry toilets, tables and benches 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 five information boards along the trail.

    https://www.nationalparks.fi/kvarken/descriptionoftrails#SommaroNatureTrail

  • Valsörarna Nature Trail

    Korsholm

    Valsörarna Nature Trail is a 2,5 km long nature trail from the pier of Ebbskär in the north to the pier of Storskäret in the south.

    Along the trail you can see the geology, vegetation and animals of the land uplift shores, a memorial for Russian soldiers, and the famous lighthouse.

    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.nationalparks.fi/description-of-trails#ValsorarnaNatureTrail

  • Vikarskat hiking route

    Björköby fiskehamn, Vikarskatvägen, Mustasaari

    Rout from Vikarskat fishing harbor to Finnhamnen and back 5 kilometers.

    https://korsholm.fi/valfard/fritidsverksamhet/naturstigar-och-friluftsleder/vikarskat

  • Västerö Hiking Trails

    Söderskatavägen, 66640 Vörå

    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.

    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.nationalparks.fi/description-of-trails#VasteroHiking