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Halikonlahti accessible trail

—•Hiking Trails

2.4 km

Route

Esteetön lintulava

Scenic Lookout TowersSalossa Halikonlahden esteettömän polun (1,9 km) varrella on esteetön lintulava lintujen tarkkailua ja maiseman katselua varten. Näkymä on Halikonlahdelle. Lava on noin metrin korkeudella ja lavalle kuljetaan luiskaa pit...

Description

City of Salo – Halikonlahti accessible route+

Description

Halikonlahti near Salo in Southwest Finland has been a noted bird area since the 1800s; Viurilanlahti at the head of the bay is a valuable bird habitat, and Salon kaupunki asks visitors to keep that sensitivity in mind along the paths. For route widths, markings, bench count, winter maintenance status, bike or horse rules, and the PDF area leaflet, start from the Halikonlahti accessible route page. Salon Kohteet highlights migration-season wetland birding, rare waders such as wood sandpiper and spotted redshank on lucky days, and the spring 2025 surfacing refresh on this corridor. Retkipaikka’s walk-through by Luontopolkumies adds on-the-ground colour: a roughly triangular circuit beside Satamakatu, reedbed noise when migrants are in, the Timali tower before the accessible lavalle, and a younger tower suited to migration watches—worth a slow lap with binoculars. Birdingplaces rounds out habitat context for mud, reed, and basin edges when you are planning what might be on the water. The trail is about 2.4 km as we map it. About 1,2 km along you reach Esteetön lintulava, a wheelchair-accessible bird-watching platform with handrails on the steeper approach; the wooden towers and hides elsewhere on the basin ring are not accessible. Expect a wide crushed-gravel tread about 1,5–2 m across, wooden guide posts labelled “Esteetön reitti” with the wheelchair symbol, seven rest benches, two accessible picnic table sets, and a bike rack with frame-lock space after the 2025 works. Cycling is allowed if you yield to slower users; horseback riding and leading horses are banned to protect the even running surface. If you want a longer, non-accessible bird loop around all treatment basins with boards on birds, pair this with Halikonlahden lintupolku from Salon kaupunki descriptions. Kayakers on Melontareitti Uskelanjoki–Särkisalo pass the same Esteetön lintulava waypoint on longer paddling days; combine sensibly if you are planning a mixed outing.

Length & route

The trail is about 2.4 km on our map. Salon kaupunki publishes the accessible circuit around one former treatment basin at about 1,9 km with minimal grade change aside from the hand-railed ramp to Esteetön lintulava; tread is crushed gravel roughly 1,5–2 m wide with small uneven spots possible. Allow about 45 minutes at an easy pace plus birding stops; Luontopolkumies reports a similar outing time on the accessible triangle. A separate Halikonlahden lintupolku loop of about 3,1 km visits every basin with interpretation boards but is not barrier-free. There is no winter maintenance on the accessible route.

Getting there

Main parking for the accessible route is at Satamakatu 49 on asphalt, with one marked accessible bay, an information board, and a litter bin. Salon kaupunki notes you can also join from the Satamakatu 69 car park, while the longer Halikonlahden lintupolku is easiest to start from that 69 address. Expect a short approach from the Satamakatu shoreline to signed “Esteetön reitti” posts rather than crossing the main road.

Good to know

Horseback access is prohibited to keep the gravel running surface even. No trail fee is stated on the pages consulted. Check Salon kaupunki before winter visits—there is no snow maintenance on this corridor.

History

According to Salon kaupunki, the need for an accessible nature route in Salo surfaced while improving hiking trails; 2019 investment funding covered signage and structures, with roughly EUR 10 000 directed here as part of a EUR 23 000 broader allocation. Environmental services’ existing Halikonlahden lintupolku beside Satamakatu was judged suitable for a compact barrier-free alignment thanks to firm ground and gentle relief, augmented with grading, base gravel, and a top crushed-gravel carpet for wheels and strollers. A new alignment was cut between Satamakatu and the basins so the trail no longer crosses the street on foot or bike lanes. Suomen Vammaisurheilu ja -liikunta VAU ry advised on accessibility, and cooperation across environmental protection, surveying, public-area maintenance, and the water utility enabled delivery. Salon Kohteet reports the same timeline and VAU involvement.

Managed by

Salo

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Recreation Area

wooden posts about one metre high with the text “Esteetön reitti” and a wheelchair symbol

Route Signs

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility

Stroller Friendly

Accessibility

Open / Good Condition

City of Salo – Halikonlahti accessible route

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2.4 km

Distance

about 45 minutes walking plus bird watching

Est. Time

Gravel

Surface

Wide Track

Route Type

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

2019

Construction year

2025

Renovation years

Location

60.36800°N, 23.09431°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Southwest FinlandRegion

SaloCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Salo, 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 Salo Hiking TrailsHalikonlahti accessible trail

Halikonlahti accessible trail2.4 km

Route

Esteetön lintulava

1.2 km|Free

Description

City of Salo – Halikonlahti accessible route+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

History

Managed by

Salo

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Recreation Area

wooden posts about one metre high with the text “Esteetön reitti” and a wheelchair symbol

Route Signs

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility

Stroller Friendly

Accessibility

Open / Good Condition

City of Salo – Halikonlahti accessible route

Location

60.36800°N, 23.09431°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Southwest FinlandRegion

SaloCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2.4 km

Distance

about 45 minutes walking plus bird watching

Est. Time

Gravel

Surface

Wide Track

Route Type

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

2019

Construction year

2025

Renovation years

Rate & Review

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