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Vaisakko Nature Trail

—•Hiking Trails

2.7 km

Route

P 1

Description

Luontoon.fi – Vaisakko luontopolku+

Description

Vaisakon polku is a short hiking route of about 2.7 km on the western shore of Halikonlahti in Salo, through the Vaisakko nature reserve beside Viurilanlahti. The trail is about 2.7 km as mapped here; many published descriptions treat the full day-walk in the reserve as roughly 4.3–4.5 km round trip, combining the approach, an inner loop over rocky forest and grove, and return to the car park. Metsähallitus publishes the official Vaisakko luontopolku trail page on Luontoon.fi. Visit Salo Region summarises the groves, old oaks, spring flowers, fungi and lichens, and points to parking at Palttatie 22c. The City of Salo lists Vaisakon luontopolku among its hiking destinations with the same trail link. Terrain is mostly easy to moderate: a wider, gravelled start along field edges toward the bay, then narrower forest path, duckboards, small hills and occasional roots; orange-painted markers appear on the nature-trail section. Information boards explain oaks, bracket fungi and management. You pass near the foundations of Vaisakko croft, tied to Wiurila and Vuorenta manor history. About 2.1 km from Vaisakon pysäköintialue you reach Vuohensaaren grillikatos, and a little farther Vuohensaaren uimapaikka on Satamakatu—handy for a swim or picnic after the forest section. Sounds carry from Vuohensaari across the water in summer. Luontopolkumies’s walk-through adds practical detail on orange markers, nettles, and pacing. Out in the Nature highlights spring wildflowers, nesting-season shoreline etiquette, and keeping dogs on a lead. Salo lies in Southwest Finland; the regional Rannikkoreitti cycling route passes nearby if you combine outings, Vuohensaaren luontopolku explores the island shore in the same area, and the Melontareitti Uskelanjoki-Särkisalo kayaking route connects with the wider water network near Vuohensaari.

Length & route

The trail is about 2.7 km as mapped. Broader walking options in the reserve are often described at roughly 4.3 km total with about 2.5 km for the marked nature-trail section, or up to about 4.5 km for a full round trip including the approach and inner loop, depending on how you measure. Allow about 1–2 hours if you read the boards and explore the loop.

Getting there

Park at Vaisakon pysäköintialue (Palttatie area; Visit Salo Region gives Palttatie 22c). From the Turku–Salo main road, turn toward Angelniemi on Kokkilantie, then via Lehtiniementie to Palttatie; the official lay-by has a sign and map. Another address used in guides is Palttatie 24. The nearest bus stop is Lehtiniemi E, about 1.7 km from the car park—check Matkahuolto timetables. Cycling on the narrow duckboard sections is awkward; many sources recommend walking only on the trail.

Good to know

Camping and open fires are not allowed in the reserve; use Vuohensaaren grillikatos for structured grilling where permitted. From early May, avoid unnecessary disturbance along shore nesting areas. No tap water or maintained toilets are described on-trail; plan breaks accordingly. Bicycles are a poor fit on duckboards and fallen trees.

History

The Vaisakko nature reserve was established in 1985 on a 61-hectare area known for hardwood groves and old oaks. The Vaisakko croft was inhabited from the 18th century until 1959 and belonged to Wiurila manor and later Vuorenta manor; foundation traces remain beside the path.

Managed by

Salo

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Walkers often complete the inner circle in either direction; one detailed account chose the hill side counter-clockwise.

Route direction

Nature Reserve

Area

Lake

Orange painted squares on the nature-trail section (Luontopolkumies); wider start may lack markings until the signed nature-trail segment.

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2.7 km

Distance

About 1–2 hours

Est. Time

Duckboards / Dirt / Gravel

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

60.36395°N, 23.03054°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

Southwest FinlandRegion

SaloCity

AngelniemiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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351 m

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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.

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