Orinoro Gorge

Finland / Pohjois-Savo / Varkaus /
 canyon / gorge, interesting place
Orinoro is a narrow gorge with vertical walls, carved by glaciers during the last Ice Age. It is approximately 100 m long, with a maximum depth of almost 20 m. There is a spring at the bottom of the gorge, and snow and ice remain there as late as June.
Demanding or unusual-looking lichen species, such as tree lungwort and Arctic kidney lichen, are also found in the area. There is a nature trail that passes two ponds and a forest lean-to, which provides a comfortable setting to have a break and roast sausages.


www.leppavirta.fi/sights/orinoro-gorge
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Coordinates:   62°30'15"N   28°0'14"E
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