Hike: Jäsholm Nature Trail, Brändö, Finland

Beautiful Nature Hike passing dense forrest, amazing granite rock formations and a beautiful bridge offering stunning views towards a maritime archipelago environment. An info billboard and bike racks at the starting point to securely locking the bike.

Terrain: Medium, varied surface with cliffs, deciduous forests and seaside meadows.

NE: Rocks can be slippery when wet.
Signposts: Withe-topped poles.

The trail runs in characteristic archipelago nature with barren rocks and smaller forest areas.
Apart from pine trees there are several different deciduous trees such as birch, ash, maple and aspen. Bird Life is rich with nesting and migratory birds. Larger birds include white-taled eagle, gray goose, song and mute swant. There are also different kinds of gulls and seabirds such as common merganser, great crested grebe, teal and northern shoveler. Among smaller birds, there are different species of singing birds and finches. Also the fairly rare white-backed woodpecker nests here. Elk, deer, white-tailed deer and fox are also found on the island. Along the trail there are good picnic spots. In summertime, there are grazing animals on the land.

Enjoy nature! Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footsteps.