Lammassaari, Lake Saimaa

southeast > Finland

Shore area of Lake Saimaa. The harbour of Imatra is located here. Good birding for water birds during migration.

Added* by Ilpo Hjerppe
Most recent update 15 March 2020

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Description

Good place to see waterfowl migration in spring and autumn. Also waders and birds of prey can been seen especially during autumn migration. Best places to watch migration are at the north and west shore. But you can also see forest species if you hike the coniferous forest. There are trails around this island. The trail you see on the map is 3,5 km.

Details

Access

One can reach this place easily. There is a good road to the endpoint and lots of parking places.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake

Conditions

Flat , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

Lammassaari is a beautiful island that was created after the Ice Age. The island boasts varied natural features: the pine-dominated esker forest is alternated by deep kettle holes and deciduous trees on the shores. On the ancient shore platforms of Lammassaari, you will get a grasp of the water level fluctuations in Lake Saimaa. Along the Lammassaari Nature Trail (Lammassaaren luontopolku), views open out over Lake Saimaa. There are steep ascents along the trail.