Haapasaari Nature Trail


40820 Jyväskylä

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Haapasaari Nature Trail

Haapasaari is a narrow island approx. 1 km long, connected to Haapaniemi peninsula in Vaajakoski. The highest point on the island is 25 metres above the water level of Lake Päijänne. The nature trail runs 2.7 km around the island through the herb-rich coastline and deciduous forests and ascends to the highest point covered with rocky pine forest.

Link to the City of Jyväskylä Trails website:  https://www.jyvaskyla.fi/asuminen-ja-ymparisto/ymparisto/luontoretkeily/luontopolut

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Starting point/end point

The starting point and information board are located in the car park in the southern tip of the island.

Coordinates

ETRS-TM35FIN N 6899498, E 439839.

Route length

The nature trail is easy to walk, with only moderate differences in elevation. Allow 1-2 hours to complete the trail. Take the connecting path across the centre of the island to choose the shorter route of 1.7 km.

Structures

There are 12 information boards along the trail.

Lapp hut or camp fire

There is a campfire place on the western side of Haapasaari island.

Target´s maintenance

City of Jyväskylä

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