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Elisaari nature trail

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2.3 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Elisaari (Helsinki) trails+

Description

The Elisaari nature trail is about 2.3 km on Elisaari Island in the Inkoo archipelago, Uusimaa. The island is a City of Helsinki outdoor recreation area; Luontoon.fi publishes the Elisaari destination and trail listing under Helsinki. The trail sits southwest of Inkoo near Barösund. The City of Inkoo’s archipelago pages describe how Elisaari fits into Inkoo’s visitor offer and how the wider archipelago is reached. Seasonal opening of the harbour and services (typically 1 May–30 September) is confirmed on the Elisaari harbour site. You reach the island by a short rowing-boat crossing from the Ramsjösund small-boat harbour after driving the last kilometres from the Barösund ferry; free City of Helsinki rowing boats are usually available at the jetty, and summer ferry options are also described in visitor sources. From the harbour area, the marked path explores oak woodland and grazed meadows, with green and white tape marking on posts and trees. Terrain is mostly easy with some roots, short climbs, boardwalk over wet ground, and stiles or gates where sheep graze—long trousers are practical. Along the route you pass Elisaaren lentopallokenttä, then toward the end of the walk Elisaari Tulipaikka 3, Elisaari Nuotiopaikka 2, and Elisaari Grillikota 4 for breaks and cooking. MATKALLA LUONNOSSA notes hazel grouse in the oak woods in autumn. Out in the Nature mentions possible deer or elk in the forests and fields. Retkipaikka describes the route in detail, including pacing, marking details, and what you see in the western reed section and small forested knoll before returning toward the harbour. For boat timetables, sauna and café hours, and harbour fees for visiting craft, rely on the Elisaari harbour site and Luontoon.fi rather than second-hand summaries.

Length & route

The trail is about 2.3 km. It is marked through oak forest, meadows, and short reed and forest sections, with modest elevation change. Independent walk reports quote similar distances and about an hour on foot with normal stops.

Getting there

Drive toward Inkoo and Barösund, take the Barösund ferry, then follow Ramsjöntie to the Ramsjösund small-boat harbour (commonly given as Ramsjöntie 170). Parking space for roughly 10–15 cars is described near the harbour approach. From the jetty, row about 100–150 m across the strait with the free municipal rowing boats when available; summer ferry service is also mentioned. Confirm times and boat availability on the Elisaari harbour site and with Luontoon.fi.

Good to know

Sheep graze parts of the island for landscape care; respect electric fences and do not feed the animals. The harbour area is seasonal; call +358 40 7016301 or use the contact on the Elisaari harbour site for the latest service hours. Rowing boats are shared—be prepared to wait at busy times.

History

The Elisaari recreation area was established in 1971; part of the island has been a nature reserve since 1994, protecting the oak woods and traditional wooded pastures. Helsinki acquired a large parcel on the island in the late 1960s for public recreation.

Managed by

Inkoo

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Either direction along the marked circuit; sources describe a western reed detour as optional.

Route direction

Nature Reserve

Area

Recreation Area

Archipelago

Island

Green and white tape on posts and tree trunks.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Retkipaikka – Elisaaren luontopolku (Luontopolkumies)

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2.3 km

Distance

About 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes at an easy pace with photo stops, matching independent trip timing for a trail of this length.

Est. Time

Gravel road to the harbour; forest soil and roots on the trail; short duckboard sections over wet ground; meadow grass.

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Retkipaikka – Elisaaren luontopolku (Luontopolkumies)+

Location

59.98022°N, 23.90684°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

UusimaaRegion

InkooCity

BarösundVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Inkoo, 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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