Hietasalo Nature Recreation Area

Hietasalo, Hämeenlinna

Hämeenlinna

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Enchanting forest paths in the middle of the island, cliffsides to admire the sunset from, and peaceful campfire sites near the water. In the summer, Hietasalo can be reached by canoe, kayak, SUP board, boat, and swimming. In the winter when the ice gets thick enough, you can reach the island across the ice.

Description

Hietasalo is an island in the clear waters of Lake Kuohijärvi in Lammi. On the island you can enjoy the peace and quiet of nature without the crowds, as there are four campfire sites. The island's nature is charmingly diverse with forests, large cliffs and an interesting bog in the middle of the island. The 30 m high cliff ridge gives a beautiful view of the lake. Hietasalo's old man, a large boulder left by the Ice Age, greets visitors on the path.

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Highlights

In the northern part there is a 30 m high cliff overlooking the lake

4 campfire sites around the island

The sandy beach of Kaituri island

In the middle of Hietasalo Island you will find a bog with a duckboard trail

Plenty of landing places for kayakers

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Arrival

Boat launching places on the western shore of Lake Kuohijärvi: Hietasalon portti: Pitkäläntie 659, Hämeenlinna. Distance by water 0.8 km. Parking area, information board, boat launching place, fountain and waste disposal point. Winter maintenance after heavy snowfalls. Storage of boats prohibited. Avusranta: Pitkäläntie 989, Hämeenlinna. Distance by water 3 km. Parking area, information board and boat launching place. No winter maintenance. Boat storage allowed. Boat launching places on the eastern shore of Lake Kuohijärvi: Vähä-Evo beach: Porraskoskentie 719, Hämeenlinna. Distance by water 3 km. Parking area, information board and boat launching place. No winter maintenance. There is a landing place for light boats at all of the boat launching places. Avusranta has storage facilities for boats. Boat storage is prohibited at the Hietasalon portti beach.

Area in square kilometres

0.44

Accessibility

The paths on Hietasalo island are narrow forest trails. The paths have some climbing, roots and exposed rock.

  • A wooded island. The sky shows the colours of the sunset.
  • Three women are walking on the duckboards and smiling.
  • People walking on the path. A dog peeks out from behind a rock.
  • Two people sit on a cliff and watch the sunset on the lake.
  • A child and two adults are walking on a lichen-covered rock.

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