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Finland : Länsi-Suomen lääni

5.6 km (3.5 miles) N of Lapua, Länsi-Suomen lääni, Finland
Approx. altitude: 43 m (141 ft)
([?] maps: Google MapQuest OpenStreetMap ConfluenceNavigator)
Antipode: 63°S 157°W

Accuracy: 4 m (13 ft)
Quality: good

Click on any of the images for the full-sized picture.

#2: View to the North #3: View to the East #4: View to the South #5: View to the West #6: GPS reading #7: Ground Zero #8: The Confluence Hunters #9: Lichen-covered rock at the confluence point

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  63°N 23°E (visit #5) (secondary) 

#1: The Confluence from 20 m distance

(visited by Rainer Mautz and Elionora)

30-Jul-2017 -- This is the 9th out of 13 reports reaching confluence points in Finland. The story starts from 61°N 28°E and continues from 63°N 22°E.

We drove to the town Lapua and parked our car at the outskirts of the town at the end of Leipähilankuja Road at a distance of 331 m. Our parking place was at the edge between huge flat agricultural fields and a hilly forest.

The hike was slightly uphill through different types of terrain and forests.

The confluence is located in a mixed forest of pine and various species of deciduous trees. The ground was entirely covered with ripe blueberries. Some nearby rocks are entirely covered with lichen.

CP Visit Details:

  • Distance of car parking: 331 m
  • Time to reach the CP from the road: 8 min
  • Time at the CP: 4:35 PM
  • Measured height: 41 m
  • Minimal distance according to GPS: 0 m
  • Position accuracy: 4 m
  • Topography: slightly hilly
  • Vegetation: pine and deciduous trees, blueberries, lichen
  • Weather: overcast, 22° C (felt temperature)
  • Given Name: The Stony Lichen Confluence

The story continues at 63°N 24°E.


 All pictures
#1: The Confluence from 20 m distance
#2: View to the North
#3: View to the East
#4: View to the South
#5: View to the West
#6: GPS reading
#7: Ground Zero
#8: The Confluence Hunters
#9: Lichen-covered rock at the confluence point
ALL: All pictures on one page