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Aurinko–Ilves Trail

—•Hiking Trails

29.9 km

Route

P 1

Description

Visit Päijänne – Aurinko-Ilves yhdysreitti Evolle+

Description

For the trail description, difficulty notes, and start and end coordinates, start with Visit Päijänne’s Aurinko–Ilves page. If you continue into Metsähallitus forests, Luontoon.fi is the place for Evon retkeilyalue rules and services. The City of Asikkala introduces the crossing on its outdoor routes hub and links the Ice Age Syrjänsupat formations beside the Aurinko–Ilves line to Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark geology. The Aurinko–Ilves Trail is a long point-to-point hiking connection in Asikkala that links the Vääksy canal countryside to Evo’s trail network. The trail is about 29,9 km end to end on our map; many guides round the published connection to roughly 30–31 km. The route begins from the Vääksy sports-centre side and climbs steeply onto Aurinkovuori, where Aurinkovuoren laavu and a viewpoint look out over Lake Päijänne. Aurinkovuoren kuntoportaat, the ski practice slope, and an outdoor gym sit near this opening stretch; the wider Aurinkovuoren kesäreitit network meets the same hill if you want shorter loops before committing to the full crossing. After the ridge, the path runs through esker forest toward lean-tos spaced along the walk. Kivistön laavu comes first, then Kuurnamäen laavu with views opening toward open farmland. Farther on, Uudenmyllyn laavu and Kaupinsaaren laavu sit beside small brooks in quieter forest—natural breaks around one third and two thirds of the way. The terrain mixes footpaths, worn tracks, and older gravel forestry roads. Visit Päijänne describes the Kurhila village passage past Kahvila Vanha Kevari toward Seurantalo Kuhila, where a tent area and cooking shelter sit beside the trail. Approaching Evo, the route finishes at Evon retkeilyalueen Haarajärven p-alue, where you can join Hämeen ilvesreitti, yhdysreitti Iso-Tarus - Evo and the wider Hämeen Ilvesreitti network toward Lammi, Padasjoki, and beyond. Lahden seudun luonto summarizes the crossing and names Tervajärvi among the viewpoints in Asikkala. Visit Lakeland Finland’s product text repeats the Vääksy-to-Evo character of the walk and the Aurinkovuori lake views. Etelä-Suomen Sanomat profiled the trail’s early years and described the symbol as a yellow sun with a lynx paw print. Asikkala and Kanta-Häme offer lake edges, gentle rural roads around Kurhila–Hillilä, and at the west end a direct link into one of southern Finland’s largest hiking areas.

Length & route

The trail is about 29,9 km point-to-point from the Vääksy side to the Haarajärvi parking area at Evo. Visit Päijänne lists the published connection as 31 km, a moderate (keskivaativa) trek with about 54 m of elevation difference on their sheet and suggests planning one to two days for the full distance. Some writers round to about 30 km. The first climb from Vääksy onto Aurinkovuori is steep; later sections follow old forest roads with occasional narrower paths. After heavy rain the surface can soften, so carrying a map is wise when paint blazes wear thin.

Getting there

Visit Päijänne gives a trailhead at Vääksy sports centre (Asikkalantie 16, postal code 17200 Asikkala) with example coordinates and notes good bus access—the nearest stop is in old downtown Vääksy. You can also tie in from Päijännetalo. The described finish on their sheet names Mustalammi / Talvilammentie 549 in Hämeenlinna; our line ends at Haarajärvi parking, the practical entry to continue on foot toward Evo. Return is by your own car parked at either end, taxi, or by walking onward into Evo or toward Padasjoki on the Päijänne–Ilves connection.

Good to know

Everyman’s rights apply to berries and mushrooms along the corridor where rules allow. From Haarajärvi you can branch onto Metsähallitus routes; check Luontoon.fi for Evo permits, campfire bans, and season-specific closures. Summer services around Old Vääksy—cafés and the canal—make a natural buffer day before or after the trek.

Managed by

Asikkala

Official Maintenance

(03) 888 6111

Trail info

Recreation Area

Lake

River

UNESCO

Area

Yellow and orange paint blazes plus the Aurinko–Ilves symbol (yellow sun and lynx paw print).

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Visit Päijänne – Aurinko-Ilves yhdysreitti Evolle+

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

29.9 km

Distance

1–2 days for the full crossing (typical planning range on Visit Päijänne); fit parties sometimes complete similar distances in one long day.

Est. Time

Dirt / Gravel

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Visit Päijänne – Aurinko-Ilves yhdysreitti Evolle

Location

61.23568°N, 25.19218°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

Kanta-HämeRegion

AsikkalaCity

VääksyVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Asikkala, 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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