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Isokarintie 13
Isokari is accessed through Lahdenperä industrial estate. From Pohjoisväylä turn to Kölitie road, continue left to Lahdenperäntie road and turn immediately to the right to Isokarintie. The parking area is at the end of the road. The trailhead is on the right-hand side of the parking area when approaching along the road. There is a pedestrian and cycle path next to Pohjoisväylä road.
Isokari island, also known as Friisinsaari, is located on the southwest coast of the Ykspihlajanlahti bay. The total size of the island is 5.4 hectares. It is a historically significant destination and a popular recreational area and hiking site.
Nature trail
Accessible trail – The beginning of the trail features an accessible raised metal-grating path leading to a glacial erratic boulder. The length of this accessible raised section is 0.1 kilometres one way. The duckboard trail has handrails and seats. The nature trail continues around the island as a 2-metre-wide gravel path classified as a demanding accessible route. There is one 8-degree ascent along the route, less than 6 metres in length. There is an accessible toilet at the start of the trail.
Please note that the trails and birdwatching towers are not maintained during winter. We cannot guarantee accessible passage in wintertime.
Services
The birdwatching tower is located at the end of the causeway leading to the island, and it is a great place to observe the surrounding sea areas. There is a parking area next to the tower. There is also an information board and a map of the area by the road.
Nature
Isokari is an island dominated by deciduous trees. On its north-western shore lies a large glacial erratic boulder that was transported to its current location by ice during the last Ice Age. The island’s nature is characterised by the sea and lush, grove-like forests. The northern shore features rocky coastal meadows. The Isokari area is home to a diverse bird population. A cormorant colony nests just off the island.
