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Markkamäki nature trail

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1.4 km

Description

City of Äänekoski – Nature trails (Markkamäen luontopolku)+

Description

For route description, downloadable map, and how the path relates to the sports-park tracks, start with the City of Äänekoski nature-trails pages. The same trail is listed on Luontoon.fi for nationwide outdoor planning. Visit Jyväskylä Region publishes the Lipas summary: width, free use, and the nine nature boards with QR links. The trail is about 1.4 km and is not a loop. It lies just north of central Äänekoski near Kalhonkatu, woven through the Äänekoski sports park where the wider Liikuntapuiston kuntoradat running network and winter Liikuntapuiston ladut ski tracks run. There is no single named car park only for this path; you join from the edge of the running tracks, and the west-side start has a name board and map panel. The route is marked with yellow-orange paint on trees to help you stay on line. Along the way there are nine nature-themed boards with QR codes for extra reading on plants, wildlife, and geology—otherwise there are no huts or service buildings on the path itself, so plan as a self-guided walk. The line leaves the track margin toward the northeast, soon climbing onto rockier ground that can stay wet in spring, then swings past the eastern rocky knolls before returning across pine forest and crossing the running track again. A small outdoor fitness area sits near the route end for stretching or strength work before you head back through the park. Mäkikadun pallokenttä sits a short distance from the trail line for local ball sports if you are combining errands with a walk. On all City of Äänekoski nature trails, dogs must be kept on a leash year-round to protect nesting birds; check the city’s pages during forest-fire warnings because open fires follow the usual restrictions.

Length & route

The trail is about 1.4 km point-to-point on the map (some listings round to 1.5 km). It is not a loop. It shares the sports-park area with long kuntorata and ladu networks; the downloadable PDF map on the city pages shows the nature-trail line in that context.

Getting there

The path is north of central Äänekoski around Kalhonkatu and the sports park; the city describes joining from the running-track edge with a name board and map on the west side of the line. Use the sports-park parking and facilities described on the City of Äänekoski liikuntapuisto pages—Römminkatu 22 is given for the park—and walk to the track margin to pick up the markings. Mäkikadun pallokenttä at Mäkikatu, 44120, sits a short walk from the trail area for orientation.

Good to know

Forest-fire rules and the year-round dog-on-leash requirement for municipal nature trails are stated on the City of Äänekoski pages. Issue reports can be submitted via the city’s eFeedback map service linked from the same outdoor pages.

Managed by

Äänekoski

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Recreation Area

yellow-orange paint on trees

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

1.4 km

Distance

about 30–45 minutes

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

62.62230°N, 25.70712°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Central FinlandRegion

ÄänekoskiCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Mäkikadun pallokenttä

214 m

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Äänekoski, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.

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Markkamäki nature trail1.4 km

Description

City of Äänekoski – Nature trails (Markkamäen luontopolku)+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Managed by

Äänekoski

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Recreation Area

yellow-orange paint on trees

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Location

62.62230°N, 25.70712°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Central FinlandRegion

ÄänekoskiCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

1.4 km

Distance

about 30–45 minutes

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Explore nearby

Mäkikadun pallokenttä

214 m

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