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Hiking trails of Helsinki Region: Hanikka Trail, 5 km Circle Trail in Espoo on the seaside

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikka nature trail is perhaps the most versatile of Espoo's nature trails. The five-kilometer route features seashores, rocks and hills, forests, and duckboards.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

This photo series follows the order in which I took the pictures, so starting with this photo, we circled the entire nature trail. The starting point was the parking area near Hanikka beach, but of course, the trail can be started from anywhere along its route.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

In some area the Hanikka trail is joined with "regular" outdoor trails, so it's important to keep an eye out for the yellow nature trail markers.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

The nature trail is marked with yellow signs or colors, depending on the situation.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

The duckboards lead to the seashore on the eastern side of Suinonsalmi.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

This is Kimlahti's viewpoint. It offers splendid views to the north, and the tall chimneys belong to the Suomenoja power plant.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan lintutorni

If you take a little detour from the nature trail, you can visit the Hanikka bird tower.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

The seashore is often traveled on picturesque duckboards.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

In my opinion, the most exciting part of the nature trail is along its northern edge. It features a wetland by the seashore, duckboards, lots of deciduous trees, and beautiful sunshine.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

The trail crosses Vanha Riilahdentie and soon goes over Soukanväylä.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Then, we begin to climb Soukankalliot.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

The trail is well-marked, even on the rocky parts of it.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

A reasonably large rock.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

Hanikan luontopolku, Espoo.

You can exercise at the end of the route.

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