Tours and Nature Trails
Elonkierto, The Agricultural Exhibition park
Map of the Area (including Photos)
Map II (Driving Guide)
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The Jokioinen Estates Nature Trails
On the estate`s nature trail it is possible to see the estate and its history, (approx 1.8km). There are notice boards explaining the buildings, rapids, the industrialisation of the village of Jokioinen and the owner of the estate, E. G. von Willebrand. The trail starts and finishes in front of the old Tapulimakasiini
The other nature trail starts at the same place but continues forapproximately 3,5 km. There are notice boards explaining the diverse flora and fauna that can be seen on the trail. The trail takes about an hour.
Address: Humppilantie 14, Tapulimakasiini area
Information: MTT, Ari Turtola or Timo Tallikka,
tel. (03) 41 881
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The Nature Trail of Vaulammi
In the village of Vaulammi is situated a craggy nature trail ofapproximately 3 kms.The area is one of South-West Häme's highestpoints of 139m above sea level. The trail has an altitude difference of 40-50 meters. The nature trail was completed in 1994 by Tapio Ruokonen. The scenery changes from bogs to granit rocks. You can also see the parts of the Vaulammi`s history on the trail.You can visit the dancing place from the 1800s and also the 1928 potato storage area that at its peak had dozens of potato stores. You can also see the old moonshine making place and the place of the old village shop. There are two scenic points on the trail, one looking towards the church of Jokioinen and the other towards Ypäjä. The trail starts and finishes at the farm of Tapio Ruokonen.
Information: Tapio Ruokonen, Vaulammintie 214,
tel. (03) 4385 272
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Tourist information and Guides
The Council Office Information
Keskuskatu 29 A, 31600 Jokioinen
Open: Mon. 8.00-16.30
Tues-Fri 8.00-15.30
Tel. (03) 41 821
South-Western Häme`s Guide Service
Yrjö Silvan, Forssa Tel. (03) 4225 775, Mobile 040- 5911 614
Maija-Liisa Viljanen, Jokioinen Tel. (03) 4222 907
Guide Service available all year round
