Salpapolku

The Salpapolku is a military history outdoor trail in Oravisalo. The route is easy, partly challenging. Marked in the terrain with blue colour. The route follows the Salpalinja structures built on the eastern shore of Oravisalo. The Salpalinja was a defence line built to protect Finland during World War II. The trail allows visitors to explore wartime structures and the nature of Oravisalo and Hämeenselkä shores. Some of the historical structures of Salpapolku have been restored, and the area includes, for example, an accommodation dugout and a dugout sauna. More information about the dugouts and their presentation can be inquired from Kuukkeli and Topin Tuvat. Kuukkeli: tel. 050 360 2925 and Topin Tuvat: tel. 0400 802 734 The war history Salpa Line walking trail follows the east bank of the Oravisalo island along Salpa Line structures, built during World War II. Trail difficulty is easy, partly difficult. Hikers can get to this trail from the “Kuukkeli” Wildernesspark or by passing the Topi cottages. Trail is marked with blue colour.