Old Church Trail
Route
Description
The trail is about 8.4 km as a loop through Pihlajavesi in Keuruu, in Central Finland. Keuruu lies on the shores of large lakes in a mixed forest and cultural landscape. For the latest practical notes on parking, the shorter out-and-back option, and winter care, start with Visit Jyväskylä Region’s Old Church Trail page...
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Trail info
Clockwise from Kauppala is recommended.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked with reflective markers and wooden rowan-berry trail markers; Visit Jyväskylä Region notes that signing is only partial in places, so carry a map.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
8.4 km
Distance
Allow about 2.5–4 hours on foot for the full loop, depending on pace and time at the church and beaches.
Est. Time
Mostly forest paths and quiet gravel roads; roughly three kilometres beside a public road where extra care is needed. Shallow sand at Sahan uimaranta.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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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.
Old Church Trail8.4 km
Route
Description
The trail is about 8.4 km as a loop through Pihlajavesi in Keuruu, in Central Finland. Keuruu lies on the shores of large lakes in a mixed forest and cultural landscape. For the latest practical notes on parking, the shorter out-and-back option, and winter care, start with Visit Jyväskylä Region’s Old Church Trail page...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Clockwise from Kauppala is recommended.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked with reflective markers and wooden rowan-berry trail markers; Visit Jyväskylä Region notes that signing is only partial in places, so carry a map.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
8.4 km
Distance
Allow about 2.5–4 hours on foot for the full loop, depending on pace and time at the church and beaches.
Est. Time
Mostly forest paths and quiet gravel roads; roughly three kilometres beside a public road where extra care is needed. Shallow sand at Sahan uimaranta.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Old Church Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
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.