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The observation tower of Katselmankallio

The observation tower of Katselmankallio rises on a flat rock on the western edge of Haapakeidas mire. The tower, which is about 15 meters high, offers a stunning view of the surrounding forests and the Haapakeidas mire area, which is a rare wilderness area in southern Finland. The magnificent mire is alternating by springs and forest islands. In the spring, a heady concert of migrating birds and birds starting to nest fills the air of an otherwise quiet landscape. You can also see other animals in the tower, such as elks and deer.

The municipality of Siikaisten maintains the site's camping services. There is a toilet in the area (it's recommended to bring your own toilet paper).

Lisätietoja kohteesta

Type of destination
Lookout Tower
Sähköpostiosoite
kirjaamo@siikainen.fi
Website
http://www.siikainen.fi
Address
Katselmantie 100, 29810 Siikainen
Pricing
Free

Plan your trip

Public transport

No public transport.

By roadFrom Route 8, turn in the direction of Kankaanpää and Siikainen, drive 2.2 km on Siikaistentie and turn onto Mäkitie. Drive 8.2 km and turn slightly right onto Lauttijärventie. After less than a kilometer, turn left onto Leppijärventie and continue for 8.8 km, then turn left onto Herranmetsäntie. It will be driven 3.7 km and turn right onto Katselmantie. There is an observation tower sign at the crossroads. After one kilometer, you will reach Katselmankallio's parking area on the left.

From Pohjanmaantie (44), turn west from the Honkajoki roundabout to Siikaistentie and drive 20.2 km and turn right onto Leppijärventie. Drive 5.8 km and turn right onto Herranmetsäntie. It will be driven 3.7 km and turn right onto Katselmantie. There is an observation tower sign at the crossroads. After one kilometer, you will reach Katselmankallio's parking area on the left.

From Highway 23, start north of Pomarkku along Kivijärventie (2600) for 15 km and turn left at the T-junction at Lilja's yarn store onto Leväsjoentie. Drive 12 km and turn right onto Tuorilantie. After 5.9 km, turn left onto Formuntie, which continues as Tallikankaantie. After a total of 4.6 km, you come to Leppijärventie and turn left. It will be driven 3.7 km until you reach the Herranmetsäntie. It will be driven 3.7 km and turn right onto Katselmantie. There is an observation tower sign at the crossroads. After one kilometer, you will reach Katselmankallio's parking area on the left.

From Siikainen, drive 6.9 km on Siikaistentie and turn left onto Honkajoentie. After 600 m turn left onto Leppijärventie, which is driven 5.8 km, then turn right onto Herranmetsäntie. It will be driven 3.7 km and turn right onto Katselmantie. There is an observation tower sign at the crossroads. After one kilometer, you will reach Katselmankallio's parking area on the left.

Parking

Free

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