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Högland Nature Trail

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1.3 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Högland Luontopolku+

Description

The Högland Nature Trail is a short archipelago hike on Högland in Kemiönsaari, Southwest Finland, inside Saaristomeri National Park. Metsähallitus publishes the dedicated trail page on Luontoon.fi for rules, services, and current planning notes. Visit Kemiönsaari groups it with other small-island walks and quotes a similar distance to what you see on the ground. The trail is about 1.3 km, not a return-to-start loop in the way longer island circuits are sometimes described. From the mooring clusters at Högland kiinnityssilmukka 1 (2 kpl), Högland kiinnityssilmukka 3 (4 kpl), and Högland kiinnityssilmukka 2 (2 kpl), the path pulls inland past Högland Telttailualue, Höglandin tulentekopaikka, and dry toilets near Högland käymälä before reaching Höglandin luontotorni with open sea and skerry views. Retkipaikka describes Högland as Saaristomeri’s highest island, with a handsome tower, shoreline campfire, and croft ruins linked to tenant farmer Johannes Anders Vesterberg; the same story stresses careful piloting past reefs and tying up so other boats still fit the pier. Visit Kemiönsaari's TOP 5 luontokohteet feature adds that you may encounter sheep grazing on Högland alongside trails such as the one on Yxskär. Paddlers following the long national-park kayak line Kansallispuistokierros or the Merikotkan kierros routes in our listings use the same harbour cluster, so a quick leg-stretch here slots neatly into a multi-day island hop. Surfaces are natural rock and forest soil typical of outer-archipelago islands; sturdy footwear helps after rain. Allow roughly half an hour on the move, longer if you climb Höglandin luontotorni, swim off the landing, or read every board along the path.

Length & route

The trail is about 1.3 km end to end through the harbour service cluster: guest moorings, tent meadow, fire ring, toilet service, and Höglandin luontotorni. Visit Kemiönsaari rounds the same walk to about 1.4 km in its island trail list—small rounding differences are normal on rocky shorelines. Retkipaikka and other visitor write-ups often describe two compact interpretive loops on the island (homestead ruins versus the tower circuit); the continuous path here follows that longer shoreline character in one go. Expect mixed bedrock, roots, and short climbs rather than groomed gravel.

Getting there

Högland is boat-access only. Retkipaikka recounts a family boat trip from Parainen and reminds crews to watch reefs and share pier space courteously. Step ashore at the Högland kiinnityssilmukka rings or the small harbour edge served by those stops, then follow marked paths toward Höglandin luontotorni. Cross-check national-park boating, camping, and pet rules on the Högland trail page on Luontoon.fi before you leave the mainland, and glance at Visit Kemiönsaari's wider island trail notes for how the harbour fits other walks. Metsähallitus destination assistance is available at +358 206 394 000.

Good to know

You are inside Saaristomeri National Park: follow Metsähallitus Leave No Trace guidance, keep dogs under control exactly as park pages describe, and light fires only at maintained spots such as Höglandin tulentekopaikka. There is no drive-up trailhead on the island.

History

Information boards on Högland recount settlement history and croft life; travel coverage highlights shoreline ruins associated with crofter Johannes Anders Vesterberg.

Managed by

Kemiönsaari

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

National Park

Area

Marked Route

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

1.3 km

Distance

About 30–45 minutes on foot, longer with tower time, swimming, or photography.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

60.10773°N, 22.31157°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Southwest FinlandRegion

KemiönsaariCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Sea Eagle Trail (Merikotkan kierros)

330 m

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Our data was researched from Kemiönsaari, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.

Finland Southwest Finland Kemiönsaari Hiking TrailsHögland Nature Trail

Högland Nature Trail1.3 km

Route

Högland kiinnityssilmukka 1 (2 kpl)

0.0 km|Free

Mooring Rings

Höglandin tulentekopaikka

0.1 km|Free

Campfire SpotsHögland tulentekopaikka

Högland käymälä

0.1 km|Free

Outdoor Toilets

Högland Telttailualue

0.3 km|Free

Tent Camping

Höglandin luontotorni

0.6 km|Free

Scenic Lookout TowersHögland luontotorni

Högland kiinnityssilmukka 3 (4 kpl)

1.3 km|Free

Mooring Rings

Description

Luontoon.fi – Högland Luontopolku+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

History

Information boards on Högland recount settlement history and croft life; travel coverage highlights shoreline ruins associated with crofter Johannes Anders Vesterberg.

Managed by

Kemiönsaari

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

National Park

Area

Marked Route

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

Location

60.10773°N, 22.31157°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Southwest FinlandRegion

KemiönsaariCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

1.3 km

Distance

About 30–45 minutes on foot, longer with tower time, swimming, or photography.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Explore nearby

Sea Eagle Trail (Merikotkan kierros)

330 m

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Finland Southwest Finland Kemiönsaari Hiking TrailsHögland Nature Trail