By taking the Mellonlahti Nature Trail (Mellonlahden luontolenkki), you will be able to admire the Imatrankoski Rapids and the River Vuoksi in the centre of Imatra.
moderate
Distance 3.6 km
Mellonlahti Bay is located about 1 km downstream from the Imatrankoski Rapids. The trail is about 3 km long. Today, Mellonlahti Bay has been separated from the River Vuoksi with an embankment. The bay has a community of species of its own, as the River Vuoksi no more flows via it. Lush herb-rich vegetation thrives in the area surrounding the bay. There is a campfire site on the shore of Mellonlahti Bay, which can be accessed, across a bridge, from the embankment road, or along a shore trail. There is no firewood management at the campfire site, so take firewood with you when setting off for the excursion! Fishing permits for Mellonlahti Bay are sold in the Vuoksi Fishing Park. Mellonlahti Nature Trail extends to Mellonmäki Hill, which offers good views across Imatrankoski Rapids and the neighbouring town of Svetogorsk in the territory of Russia.
Author’s recommendation
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
77 m
Lowest point
35 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
It is safest to move in a group if you do not know the terrain or the water area. Before the excursion, it is advisable to acquire the necessary maps and guides and check the weather forecast, particularly when going boating. Wear sturdy footwear and clothes that suit the weather. It is recommended that you take first aid equipment, rainwear, a spare set of clothes, as well as enough drinks with you, particularly in the summer. Remember to wear a floating vest when boating.
In wet weather and in winter, duckboards, rocks and piers can be slippery.
During the snowy season, the trails and routes are not maintained.
In an emergency, dial the number 112. Report your location, what has happened and listen to the instructions.
Tips and hints
Start
Inkerinaukio: Imatrankoskentie, 1, 55100 Imatra (74 m)
Coordinates:
DD
61.169936, 28.771624
DMS
61°10'11.8"N 28°46'17.8"E
UTM
35V 595299 6783006
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Destination
Patotien eteläpää tai paluu lähtöpaikalle
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Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
61.169936, 28.771624
DMS
61°10'11.8"N 28°46'17.8"E
UTM
35V 595299 6783006
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.6 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
42 m
Descent
40 m
Highest point
77 m
Lowest point
35 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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