Badger circuit
Route
Description
Badger circuit is about 5.4 km as a loop hike in Leivonmäki National Park near the lakeshore of Rutajärvi, northwest of Joutsa in Central Finland. Metsähallitus publishes this trail and practical details on Luontoon.fi. The park packs ridges, esker hollows, small lakes, and bogs into a compact area; Visit Jyväskylä...
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Trail info
Marked for clockwise travel following the blue circle symbols.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Blue circle-on-tree markings for Mäyrän kierros; other loops from Selänpohja use their own colour codes on the same signboards.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Public Transport
Activity
Terrain & conditions
5.4 km
Distance
About 1.5–2.5 hours walking at an easy pace with breaks at Lintuniemi or Joutsniemi; Luontopolkumies clocked roughly two hours including photography on a summer day.
Est. Time
Duckboards / Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Loop, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Joutsa, 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.
Badger circuit5.4 km
Route
Description
Badger circuit is about 5.4 km as a loop hike in Leivonmäki National Park near the lakeshore of Rutajärvi, northwest of Joutsa in Central Finland. Metsähallitus publishes this trail and practical details on Luontoon.fi. The park packs ridges, esker hollows, small lakes, and bogs into a compact area; Visit Jyväskylä...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Marked for clockwise travel following the blue circle symbols.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Blue circle-on-tree markings for Mäyrän kierros; other loops from Selänpohja use their own colour codes on the same signboards.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Public Transport
Activity
Terrain & conditions
5.4 km
Distance
About 1.5–2.5 hours walking at an easy pace with breaks at Lintuniemi or Joutsniemi; Luontopolkumies clocked roughly two hours including photography on a summer day.
Est. Time
Duckboards / Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Loop, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Badger circuit"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Joutsa, 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.