Keskisenlampi Nature Trail


The nature trail runs around the marshy Lake Keskisenlampi, which is protected under the national ­waterfowl habitats conservation programme. Keskisenlampi is a lush bird habitat, where several waterfowl species rest during the spring migration. There is a birdwatching­ tower ­on the route, with views out over the lake.

 

Contact information

41500 Hankasalmi
Starting/finishing point
The trail starts from Hankasalmentie, near Hangan lava dance pavilion (address Hankasalmentie 129). Hikers can use the dance pavilion’s car park.
Length of trail
The easy trail is approx. 2 km long and you should allow up to 2 hours to complete the trail.
Features
There are information boards along the path, introducing the bog habitat and the plant and animal species in the area. It is important to keep to the marked path, so as not to disturb the birds during their nesting season.
Shelter or barbeque location
There is a birdwatching tower along the trail for viewing birdlife on the lake or just to admire the views.
Trail maintenance
Municipality of Hankasalmi
 

Map

Contact information

41500 Hankasalmi

Starting/finishing point

The trail starts from Hankasalmentie, near Hangan lava dance pavilion (address Hankasalmentie 129). Hikers can use the dance pavilion’s car park.

Length of trail

The easy trail is approx. 2 km long and you should allow up to 2 hours to complete the trail.

Features

There are information boards along the path, introducing the bog habitat and the plant and animal species in the area. It is important to keep to the marked path, so as not to disturb the birds during their nesting season.

Shelter or barbeque location

There is a birdwatching tower along the trail for viewing birdlife on the lake or just to admire the views.

Trail maintenance

Municipality of Hankasalmi