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...
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
Hike / Walk
Activity
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
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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.