Halikonlahti Bird Trail
Description
Halikonlahti Bird Trail is about 3.2 km of easy walking around the old wastewater treatment basins at the head of Halikonlahti bay, where the Uskelanjoki meets the sea near Salo. The area has been known to birdwatchers since the 1800s, and the reedbeds and open water of Viurilanlahti beside the path lie in a Natura 200...
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Trail info
Walk the circuit in either direction; boards are numbered to help orientation around the basins.
Route direction
Bird-themed wooden trail markers and numbered interpretation boards along the ponds.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
3.2 km
Distance
About 1–1.5 hours with stops at towers, hides, and boards on a 3 km-class circuit.
Est. Time
Compacted gravel and dirt paths around former basins, with short reedbed and shore sections; easy walking shoes suffice.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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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.
Halikonlahti Bird Trail3.2 km
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Description
Halikonlahti Bird Trail is about 3.2 km of easy walking around the old wastewater treatment basins at the head of Halikonlahti bay, where the Uskelanjoki meets the sea near Salo. The area has been known to birdwatchers since the 1800s, and the reedbeds and open water of Viurilanlahti beside the path lie in a Natura 200...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Walk the circuit in either direction; boards are numbered to help orientation around the basins.
Route direction
Bird-themed wooden trail markers and numbered interpretation boards along the ponds.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
3.2 km
Distance
About 1–1.5 hours with stops at towers, hides, and boards on a 3 km-class circuit.
Est. Time
Compacted gravel and dirt paths around former basins, with short reedbed and shore sections; easy walking shoes suffice.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Halikonlahti Bird Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
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.