Öjantie 463.
Långö bathing area car park. There is an information board and a map at the trailhead.
The hiking trails of Öja run along paths and small roads amidst a diverse seashore, lake, forest and swamp scenery. In Öja, 435 hectares of land are included in the Finnish mire protection programme and the Natura 2000 network.
Öja archipelago trail (21 km)
The trail is accessed by land.
Difficult trail – The trail is rocky. The Archipelago trail is the longest individual hiking trail in Kokkola, and it offers some of the most beautiful sea views in this area. The variable trail with its magnificent cliffs and ideal terrain for berry picking treat nature lovers to a wonderful experience. An ancient seashore as well as mire and gloe lakes can be found along the way. The plentiful beard lichen in the trees is an indicator of clean air. Öja is one of the highlight destinations of Kokkola.
The trail takes in Jääkärietappitupa hut. This hut, which is owned by Långö Byagille village association, is a historical attraction. For inquiries about guided tours and further information, call +358 50 3377522. The hut doors are kept locked but there are outdoor toilets in the yard. The hut makes an ideal rest stop on a day trip.
Korvgräven hut is located on the Archipelago trail outside Metsästysmaja hut on the reedy shores of Lake Korvgräven. There is a fireplace surrounded by seats in the middle of the hut. The hut can be used as a rest stop on a day trip. There is an outdoor toilet nearby.
The Fingersöflagan gloe lake near Kalvholmen open wilderness hut on the trail is part of the Natura 2000 site consisting of the Kåtölandet mires. The hut is an ideal rest stop on a day trip. There is a campfire site outside the hut.
Håk trail (12 km)
Difficult trail – The trail is rocky.
On Håk trail, you get to enjoy land uplift forests and a variety of nature attractions, including flada and gloe lakes, mires conservation sites and cliffs. The Archipelago trail and Håk trail start in Öja fishing village, which can also be accessed by boat. In addition to a guest marina, there is a charming pier café in Öja that is open every day in summer. There is a bathing area, a diving tower, a museum (advance booking required) and a beach volleyball court.
Långviken lean-to-shelter (0.8 km/direction)
Medium difficulty – From Knivsund road to Långviken lean-to shelter, the trail is of medium difficulty and goes partly along duckboards.
A lean-to shelter can be found in a charming setting on the shores of Långviken. There is a campfire site next to the lean-to shelter, with bunks and a table inside. The lean-to shelter is well suited for a rest stop on a day trip and for overnight stays.
Services
The Långö swimming beach has a grill shelter, tables and benches, changing rooms, an outhouse and waste management services in the summer. There is also a historical cottage/fishing museum at the beach. Café Bryggan offers guest harbour services and operates a summer café.
