Province of Western Finland, Southwest Finland Region
Municipality
of Salo (www.salo.fi)
Area: 26 sq.km.
Established in 1991.
The area is managed by Metsähallitus.
Teijo Hiking Area
offers possibilities for many kind of activities. The versatile landscape with
its lakes, rocks and forests attracts hikers. Also the sea adds to the
atmosphere and landscape. There are marked trails, lean-to shelters, campfire
sites, camping sites and camping grounds, rental cabins and a visitor centre for
hikers. Fishing is also possible in Teijo.
The forests of Teijo Hiking Area used to belong to the manor house of Teijo.
Marks of the period of the iron works, such as remains of old charcoal pits, can
be seen in the area. In the village of Teijo and in Kirjakkala area, there are
many old buildings and constructions of the former three iron foundries, which
have created the centuries old historically interesting milieu. Also commercial
forestry may be practiced in hiking areas, but in such a way that the
recreational needs are taken into account.
Take a look at Teijo Hiking Area related products at the Outdoors.fi
online shop (kauppa.luontoon.fi).
