Hiking & outdoor recreationLength3 km
Duration(1-2h)
This trail which follows the shores of Störsvik includes both sandy beaches and steep cliffs, all offering excellent views of the sea. Along the way you will also find the ruins of the old Kurubackudden cottage. Alternating between alder groves, cliffs and sandy beaches, the trail is exciting from beginning to end. Like all the trails in Kopparnäs-Störsvik, this is a multi-use trail suitable for both walking and cycling. Cyclists should be mindful of other users and adjust their speed accordingly.
Contact information
You can start the Störsvik coastal trail from either Sandfjärden or Kolaviken. The address of the Sandfjärden parking area is Råbergintie 242, 10160 Inkoo. The address of the Kolaviken parking area is Kolaholmen 100, 02580 Siuntio.
The trail has been sparsely marked with white markers on trees. There is no winter upkeep.
The trail goes from Sandfjärden to Kolaviken, looping around Störsvik. It is about 3 kilometres long.
From Sandfjärden to Sandviken the trail is surfaced with stone dust and is about a metre wide. It crosses one uneven rocky area with some changes in elevation. Between Sandviken and Kolaviken the trail follows a forest path, which has tree roots and rocks as well as some steep inclines. In the spring and autumn the trail can be very wet and the rocky sections can be slippery.
At Sandfjärden there are two accessible shelters and a campfire site. Sandfjärden also has two dry toilets, one of which is accessible. The parking area at Kolaviken has a dry toilet.
Along the route you will pass Sandviken beach, which has a campfire site, benches, a woodshed and a dry toilet.