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Bridge Bridge · Mäntyharju · 83 m

Vihantasalmi

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    Photo: Jere Hirvonen / Vihreän kullan kulttuuritie, Visit Saimaa
The journey to the forests begins at Vihantasalmi Straits. The wooden bridge in Vihantasalmi symbolises both green ideas and the start of our journey along the Green Gold Culture Road. 

 

Few people know that the Vihantasalmi bridge, which crosses Lake Lahnavesi, is the longest wooden bridge in the world that is part of a highway. The bridge is, indeed, a great example of the use of wood in load-bearing parts of highway bridge structures. It is widely accepted that a wooden bridge is particularly suitable for a landscape formed by lakes and pine forests. The route starts at Vihantasalmi, Mäntyharju, and leads to the Green Gold Culture Road and the varying landscapes of the Finnish Lakeland. 

Public transport

There is a bus connection to Vihantasalmi. Get off at the Vihantasalmi stop, which is right next to the bridge. This is a great place to start a trip along the Green Gold Culture Road by bike, for example. 

Directions

Vihantasalmi Bridge is located on Highway 5, halfway between Heinola and Mikkeli, in the municipality of Mäntyharju. You can easily take a closer look at the wonderful bridge. You can park your car at the Neste petrol station in Vihantasalmi, which is only a short walk from the bridge. 

Parking

The Vihantasalmi Neste petrol station has a large car park offering free parking. 

Coordinates

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61.441097, 26.679057
DMS
61°26'27.9"N 26°40'44.6"E
UTM
35V 482882 6811962
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