Punkaharju, Protected esker in Savonlinna, Finland.
The natural ridge formation extends for 7 kilometers through Lake Saimaa, creating narrow land bridges between numerous small islands.
The Russian Tsar Nicholas I declared Punkaharju a protected area in 1843, marking one of Finland's first nature conservation initiatives.
The Finnish Forest Museum Lusto, situated within Punkaharju, presents exhibits about the connection between Finnish society and forest management.
The nature reserve features three marked hiking trails through the Laukansaari Research Park and additional paths across the esker terrain.
The elevation reaches 64 meters above lake level, providing views of the surrounding waters through pine forests on both sides.
Location: Savonlinna
Location: Savonlinna
Elevation above the sea: 64 m
GPS coordinates: 61.78633,29.33211
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:20
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