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Utterleden
Jakobstad Region Development Company Concordia Ltd Verified partner Explorers Choice
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Forest stretch between Hjulfors and Huvudsjön, Utterleden trailPhoto: Sven Söderholm, Jakobstad Region Development Company Concordia Ltd
The route, marked with blue colour, runs through the most sparsely inhabited areas of the municipality and gives the visitor a chance to see untouched nature, forest areas used for recreation and stretches of uncultivated wilderness: swamps and ponds, primeval forests and rocky terrain. While hiking, you will also stumble upon several uninhibited, deserted crofts.
Fauna is rich and plentiful by the riverside, and you could potentially see otters, flying squirrels, several species of birds and even moose. Forest in the region is usually used for commercial purposes, but the Utterleden trail takes you on a journey through a variety of valuable and exceptional domains. The name references the facts that otters are frequently spotted in watercourses next to the trail.
If you wish to hike the whole trail at a leisurely pace, this can usually be accomplished in two or three days.
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Caution! No winter maintenance.Tips and hints
You can find 8 wind shelters and camp fire sites along the trail, that will provide you with shelter for the night or during a break, and a place for barbecuing or lighting a fire. At one of the most beautiful spots, the bridge of Bockabron, you will also find a large tipi-like hut.
The trail also runs past Lostenen / Ilveskivi, one of the largest glacial boulders (remnants from the ice age) in Finland.
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The trail is marked with blue paint in trees and sign posts along the way.
The trail is popular and you should be able to clearly see the paths and dirt roads.
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Public transport
No public transport available.Getting there
The official starting point is located at the Lappfors ski-center.
Directions from the center of Jakobstad / Pietarsaari, please see: https://goo.gl/maps/LqhTua9ohnnaddcm9
Directions from Bennäs in Pedersöre, please see: https://goo.gl/maps/Hrr5811Zo2sRrbfQ7
Parking
Free parking.Coordinates
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Equipment
Good boots, something to eat and a sufficient amount of drinking water. Plan in accordance with the weather.Statistics
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