Molpehällorna

The Molpehällorna island consists of four smaller islands that have grown together as a result of land uplift. The island housed a coast guard station until the 1970s.
On the rocky island, there are rugged juniper groves, but also lush land uplift forests and shallow lagoons and gloe lakes that provide food and shelter for a large number of archipelago birds.

Location

Molpehällornas Nature Station, Kornsäs, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 62° 53.532' lon: 21° 05.550' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6987360 E: 199975

Connections and Maps

The closest harbour which can be reached by car is at Bredskäret fishing harbour. There is a boat launch ramp at the harbour. Address: Hamnvägen, 66210 Molpe.
Topographic map P314 Bergö, 1:50000,
Topographic map P3143 Molpe, 1:25 000
Nautical chart serie 957 Merenkurkku, 1:250 000
Excursionmap.fi

By boat

A marked fairway leads to Molpehällorna pier (solrutten.fi).
Information on Molpehällornas pier (solrutten.fi)
Information on boat services (vello.fi)

Services

Harbour

Boat mooring at the he pier
Information on Molpehällornas pier (solrutten.fi)

Café

Check the cafe's opening hours (solrutten.fi).

Nature trail

Molpehällorna nature trail has its starting point on the grounds of the nature station. Molpehällorna Nature Trail.

Other services

Campfire site
Dry toilet
Information boards
Benches and table

Notices

Lighting any campfires is strictly forhibited if the wildfire warning is in effect. Always check the current warnings (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi). This prohibition does not apply to cooking shelters or other fireplaces with a flue. There are no cooking shelters or other fireplaces with a flue on the island.
You have to bring your own drinking water
Pets must be kept on a leash when moving around the island.
Keep to the trails during the period 1.5 – 15.7 in order not to disturb the birdlife during the nesting season.
Read more about mobile phone coverage (112.fi).
Protecting yourself against ticks and insects
Check which fishing licenses you need (eraluvat.fi).

112 Emergency Number

If you have an emergency during your trip, such as getting lost, injured or finding a wildfire, call 112. Read more detailed emergency instructions.

Download the 112 Finland application (112.fi) to your phone. When an emergency call is made through the 112 Finland application, the emergency centre attendant is automatically informed of the caller's location.

It is recommended to keep the mobile phone warm and to bring extra food and water with you. There are many excursion locations with no mobile coverage and some mobile phones does not work in sub-zero temperatures, that is why it is always a good idea to let someone know about your itinerary and timetable.

Dogs must be kept on a leash! (pdf 105 Kb, finlex.fi)

Outdoor Etiquette

A cartoon picture of a family walking on a summer path.

1. Respect nature.

2. Mainly use marked trails.

3. Camp only where it is allowed.

4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.

5. Do not litter.