Komio Nature Reserve

Luutasuo, Loppi

Loppi

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In the Komio Nature Reserve, you can discover the unique nature of Häme’s ridges – the traces of the last Ice Age. Komio’s diverse nature, good trail network and varied terrain offer great opportunities for walking and nature observation. You can extend your hike by continuing on to the meandering Poronpolku Reindeer Trail, which is part of the more than 250 km long Ilvesreitti, Häme Lynx Trail.

Description

As a hiking destination, Komio is ideal for both experienced and novice nature lovers who want to enjoy peaceful walks in a varied landscape. Komio Nature Reserve is part of the nationally significant and diverse Maakylä-Räyskälä Natura 2000 nature reserve. The geological significance of the area is due to the clearly visible glacial formations from the last Ice Age, such as ridges, kettle hole pools and large boulders. In addition to rugged ridges, the magnificent landscape is characterised by sunny and shaded forests, small clear-water ponds and open bogs, which provide varied habitats for a diverse and valuable range of plants and animals.

Humans have had an impact on Komio's ridge habitat for decades. The area has been slash-and-burned for crops, drained for marshland, cleared and cultivated for fields, and logged. The protection and management of the ridge habitat and its biodiversity is of particular importance due to the former intensive forest management. Today, a wide range of nature management activities take place in Komio to speed the restoration of the natural ridge forest. You can read about the nature management measures on the signs along the Pikku-Samo trail.

Hiking trails in the Komio Nature Reserve

Along the accessible Esteetön Samo (1 km) trail you can enjoy the wilderness of Komio in the pine forest and on the shore of Luutalampi.

The circular trails Luutaharjun Samo (6.5 km) and the shorter Pikku-Samo (3.5 km) lead you through the varied landscape of the area. Along the trails you can enjoy the biodiversity of the area and learn about the rewilding and special features of Komio's nature.

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Highlights

Luutalammi wilderness pond

Steep ridges

The Lopen uupunut statue on top of the Komionvuori hill

Diverse nature trails

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Arrival

There are three parking areas on the site. During the winter season, the barrier across the road leading to the nature reserve will be closed. Parking available all year round: - Pilpalantie parking area (accessible all year round) Luutasuo 1, Loppi 60.662026, 24.328708 Parking areas in use during spring, summer and autumn: - Kalamajan kämppä parking area Hirvenharjuntie 104, Loppi 60.700953, 24.264882 - Luutasuo parking area Luutasuo 243, Loppi 60.677080, 24.304012 Access from the parking area at the intersection of Pilpalantie and Luutasuo road.

Area in square kilometres

6

Accessibility

Demanding accessible Esteetön Samo is a circular trail of about one kilometre in the Luutalampi area and on the forest road. The trail is signposted counter-clockwise and it is marked with signs indicating a demanding accessible route. The trail has a crushed stone base with a layer of rock dust on top. The width of the path is 1.2 metres. There are some differences in elevation on the route, where an assistance may be required. The accessible dry toilet is located in the parking area.

  • There is a wooded area on the shore of a large lake with dark water where people have gathered together.
  • A broken tree branch lies on the ground surrounded by lichen.
  • A family is walking along an accessible outdoor trail.
  • A path in the forest leads up a hill.
  • Signposts lead to the path in the forest.

  • Swans swim in the mist. The marsh area is covered by morning mist. Sunrise on the lake. Forest landscape from above.

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