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Andkil hiking trail consists of two stretches, one of 1.7 km and a longer round of almost 9 km.
Signs to the trail from Rejpeltvägen / Torrkullvägen and on towards Kondivorvägen.
The first part of the longer stretch, consists of rising terrain, partly over boulders and rocks. Then you continue through forest, land and open landscapes. The highest point of the trail is 52 meters above sea level. Along the latter part of the trail there are places marked with signs, where the names of the places are written in dialect. The name of the places has come from old legends. Let your imagination live and invent the story behind the names of the places.
https://www.vora.fi/tjanster/motion-och-idrott/vandringsleder/
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Start: Haviståkersvägen 95, Vörå. The paths start behind the outbuilding at Arvidsgården.
Distance: Arvidsstigen 1.3 km, Vernersstigen 1.5 kmSuitable for everyone. Also available with pram. During the summer, there are fairy tale characters and toy animals along the paths.
https://www.vora.fi/tjanster/motion-och-idrott/vandringsleder/
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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
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Start from Brännarsvägen 730.
Routs: 1.7 km, 3.5 km and about 6 km.Along the trail a small barbecue place and a bench for resting.
https://www.vora.fi/tjanster/motion-och-idrott/vandringsleder/
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History and culture in the form of Edvin Hevonkoski’s wooden and metal sculptures, in the middle of the nature along the nature trail in Asevelikylä. At the moment there are over 100 named works of art or groups of works of art. The Korsu Museum consists of a crew bunker filled with wartime objects, the maintenance bunker Töpinä and a smoke sauna, all authentic from World War II.
+358 50 560 6496
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Erklasstigen nature trail in Pörtom 2 km turn and return. Start from the graveyard in Pörtom village.
Coordinates; ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6964124 E: 224240
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The rich pasture system in Malax can be experienced along this trail. Fifteen old chalet foundations have been marked along the beautiful path. At the beginning of the trail there is a board with a map and a box of brochures and along the path there are signs showing where the 15 cabins stood. The trail is about 1 km long.
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Hamnsträskets hiking trail is located on Södra Björkö in Harrström. The swamp has a rich bird life and in the scenic area by the swamp there is a large lookout tower.
The trail is about 2 km long and there is a barbecue area by the swamp.
More information on www.harrstrom.fi
https://www.korsnas.fi/bibliotek-kultur-fritid/vandringsleder/
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The trail goes through the scenic area around the lakes in Iskmo and Jungsund and starts at Jungsund sports field, Jungsund road 641. You can choose distances from 1.8 km up to 12 km. Picnic areas with the possibility of grilling, you will find at Strömssund (2 km from the start), at Kråknässkatan (3 km from start) and at Björnhällorna (6.5 km from the start). You can also start your hike from Hallonnäs, Tistronskärsvägen 98.
You find printed maps of the trail at the starting places and also as PDF-files from this page. -
The trail can be walked on a 800 m route or a 1.8 kilometers route.
Well marked nature trail where you can acquaint yourself with cairns and cup stones from the Iron Age. The area was inhabited 200-700 A.D. Exuberant flora.
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Lenght: 1,7 kilometre
Starting point: Silldisvägen 111, Österhankmo beach
The rout is marked with colour and signs. There is a 13 metre high lookout tower and a place for campfire.
https://korsholm.fi/valfard/fritidsverksamhet/naturstigar-och-friluftsleder/karikaleden
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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
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Start from Kimo Bruk, Bruksgatan 38.
Parking is available up by the road. The trails are 1.5 km, 3 km, and 8 km.
Four rest areas with tables and benches are provided. The 1.5 km and 3 km trails are wide gravel paths suitable for strollers and, with assistance, wheelchairs, depending on the weather and season. The 8 km route includes partly uneven terrain.
Here you can find more information, a printable map, and an interactive map where you can explore the trail online.
Maps and a more detailed brochure are available for purchase at Kimo Bruk Museum and Gallery, as well as at Einar’s Café:
Conclude your hike with a leisurely stroll through the beautiful industrial park and take a lap around the “virgin dance” or stone labyrinth at the bruk (ironworks).
https://www.vora.fi/tjanster/motion-och-idrott/vandringsleder/
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Starting Point: The parking area is located at the end of Pohjantie.
Length: 1.4 km circular route (total length 2.3 km if taking the round-trip path to Isohaankallio).
Difficulty: Easy.
Walking Time: 30 min – 45 min.
You don’t need to go far to reach Lapinmäki. You can quickly embark on the hiking trail located right next to Isokyrö center. However, don’t let the proximity fool you; along the route, there are genuine nature experiences on an easily navigable trail. The starting point of the route is right next to the playground, making it an excellent destination for families with children.
https://isokyro.fi/vapaa-aika-ja-matkailu/liikunta/luontoreitit/patikkareitisto/
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Lymmyysen nature trail is well-suited for families with children. The route offers various types of terrain, and along the way, there is information about different aspects of the area’s nature in the form of signs. It’s pleasant to conclude the excursion in a covered hut or log shelter while enjoying refreshments. The trail is located right next to Palhojaistentie, making it easily accessible.
- Starting point: From the point where Palhojaistentie 260 turns into a gravel road towards the parking area and the starting point of the trail.
- Length: 800m circular route
- Difficulty: Easy
- Walking time: 15 minutes to 30 minutes
- Map on the web page
- GPX-file available here.
https://isokyro.fi/vapaa-aika-ja-matkailu/liikunta/luontoreitit/patikkareitisto/
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Majors Nature Trail begins at Strandvägen 2118, 6 km south of Pappadagis Neste. There is a large parking area at the beginning of the trail. Along the path, you can walk 1.2 km, 2.2 km, or 3.4 km.
The trail is marked with blue ribbons and informational signs. The shorter trail (1.2 km) with more hilly areas has stairs. There is also a cozy rest area with log tables.
Map indicating the hiking trail is marked (pdf).
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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
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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
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Variable and beautiful nature, swamp, old forest and the mythical Björnberget, paths partly made by people and animals under a period of 100 – 200 years and a ribbon of small lakes and rest areas – that`s how to describe Petsmo Vandringsled.
You can walk a distance from 0,6 km up to 12,5 km, depending how you choose your route. The walking trail has two start places and if you choose to walk the whole trail you get to experience all four campfire places, all of them unique in their own way, but all with fantastic views.
Read more about the walking trail here
info@petsmovandringsled.fi
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The Pilvilampi recreational area is located approximately nine kilometers east of the city centre. It makes up a proportion of an elongated ridge, of which includes Höstvesi and continues north of Vaasa. The recreational area itself covers an area of roughly 800 hectares. In the winter, the area is ridden with marked cross-country ski trails, which in summer are transformed into bicycle and hiking paths.
Download brochure for the nature path at Pilvilampi here.
https://www.vaasa.fi/en/living/freetime/naturevaasa/attractions/natural-environments/pilvilampi/