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Sikoniemi Nature Trail

—•Hiking Trails

2 km

Route

Hinkanniemen laavu

0.7 km|Free

Wilderness HutsIn the vicinity of the Sikoniemi Nature Trail. Campfire site, lean -to.

Keurusselän kylpylä

1.8 km|Free

SpasPoreallas, uima-allas, lastenallas. Allasosaston tekniikka uusittu 2015.

Description

Luontoon.fi – Sikoniemen luontopolku (Keuruu)+

Description

Sikoniemi Nature Trail is a short lakeshore hike on Keurusselkä in Keuruu. Keuruu lies in Central Finland. The same path appears in national outdoor listings as Sikoniemen luontopolku on Luontoon.fi, while the City of Keuruu publishes detailed access and service notes under the local name Hinkanniemen luontopolku on its outdoor destinations pages. The trail is about 2 km as mapped here along the Keurusselkä shoreline; municipal materials sometimes describe a slightly longer loop of about 3 km when the return leg via roads and the cottage area is included. Metsähallitus catalogues the route for map browsing and general planning. For firewood at the lean-to, fire rules at the shore fireplace, and the exact start from the resort jetty, the City of Keuruu’s trail page is the practical place to confirm details before you go. The route is marked in blue and is intended to be walked clockwise from the Keurusselkä Resort boat dock on Keurusseläntie. The terrain along the shore is moderately hilly with short rocky and narrow path sections; nature-themed questions along the way add interest for families. Soon after the start, a fireplace sits on the shore to the right; firewood can be arranged via the resort or you can bring your own. About 0.7 km in you reach the signed turn toward Hinkanniemen laavu—the shelter sits a short detour off the marked route. Near the northern end of the walk, the path meets Keurusselkä Resort’s sports and spa area: you pass Lomahotellin uimapaikka, Keurusselän kylpylä, Keurusselän padelkenttä, and Keurusselän tenniskenttä along Keurusseläntie, so swimming, wellness, and court sports are available as add-ons after the hike. Visit Jyväskylä Region highlights Keurusselkä Resort and Lake Keurusselkä in its Keuruu day-trip ideas, including arrival by summer paddle-wheel boat from Keuruu harbour—useful if you are combining a lakeshore walk with dinner or an overnight at the resort. The wider Keurusselä Sports Park trails network links here: good gravel routes reach the hotel area, and in winter Jääladut Keuruu ice tracks and Keurusselän valaistut ladut lit ski trails offer a different way to enjoy the same lake landscape.

Length & route

The mapped hiking route is about 2 km along Lake Keurusselkä. The City of Keuruu describes the full shore loop, including the return via gravel road and the cottage area back to the resort, at about 3 km. The shore section includes moderately hilly forest with short rocky and narrow tread in places.

Getting there

The City of Keuruu gives the start at Keurusseläntie 134, from the Keurusselkä Resort boat jetty heading south along the shore. Arrive by car to the resort car park or, in summer, combine with the paddle-wheel boat service between Keuruu harbour and the resort as outlined by Visit Jyväskylä Region.

Good to know

Maintenance and services on the resort side are described in connection with the trail on the City of Keuruu page. For boat timetables and resort opening hours, check current listings on Visit Jyväskylä Region and the resort. Winter ice tracks and lit ski trails share the broader Keurusselkä exercise network—verify conditions locally in season.

Managed by

Keuruu

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Clockwise from the resort boat dock as recommended on the City of Keuruu page.

Route direction

Blue paint or signs along the route.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

City of Keuruu – Hinkanniemen luontopolku

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2 km

Distance

About 45–75 minutes at an easy pace with stops at the fireplace and Hinkanniemen laavu on a roughly 2–3 km outing depending on return choice.

Est. Time

Forest and lakeshore path: moderately hilly with short narrow and rocky sections in places.

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

City of Keuruu – Hinkanniemen luontopolku

Location

62.20105°N, 24.65719°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Central FinlandRegion

KeuruuCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Keuruu, 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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