Rapeikko Nature Trail
Description
The Rapeikko Nature Trail is an easy, family-friendly walk of about 1.6 km just south of Pihtipudas along highway E75, in Central Finland. The loop returns to the trailhead through forest, meadow, and wetland, with red paint markings on trees and many interpretive boards on geology, forest types, and local wildlife. F...
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Trail info
Wayfinding arrows do not impose a direction; walkers commonly go either clockwise or counterclockwise.
Route direction
Winter Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Red or orange paint on trees, with separate winter signing for the snowmobile overlap.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
1.6 km
Distance
About 45–60 minutes at an easy pace with stops at the boards and lean-to.
Est. Time
Old forest paths and tracks, duckboards on wet sections, small bridges over ditches; mostly even with gentle gradients.
Surface
Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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Our data was researched from Pihtipudas, 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.
Rapeikko Nature Trail1.6 km
Description
The Rapeikko Nature Trail is an easy, family-friendly walk of about 1.6 km just south of Pihtipudas along highway E75, in Central Finland. The loop returns to the trailhead through forest, meadow, and wetland, with red paint markings on trees and many interpretive boards on geology, forest types, and local wildlife. F...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Wayfinding arrows do not impose a direction; walkers commonly go either clockwise or counterclockwise.
Route direction
Winter Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Red or orange paint on trees, with separate winter signing for the snowmobile overlap.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
1.6 km
Distance
About 45–60 minutes at an easy pace with stops at the boards and lean-to.
Est. Time
Old forest paths and tracks, duckboards on wet sections, small bridges over ditches; mostly even with gentle gradients.
Surface
Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Rapeikko Nature Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Pihtipudas, 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.