Aulanko Bear Cave upper trail is a short, about 1.4 km point-to-point walk in the Aulanko nature reserve on the north side of Hämeenlinna, in Kanta-Häme. The route threads the wooded hills between Lake Aulangonjärvi and the lookout-tower hill, passing several parking pockets, the Aulangonjärven kota and Aulangon ulkoil...
Walk either direction; many hikers pair this segment with stairs or lakeshore trails for a loop.
Route direction
Nature Reserve
Area
Lake
Lake
Marked Route
Route Signs
Hike / Walk
Activity
1.4 km
Distance
About 25–40 minutes on foot, longer if you swim or visit the tower.
Est. Time
Forest footpaths, compacted park paths, and short paved links near facilities; short steep stone stairs connect the tower platform to Karhuluola when you detour from this route.
Surface
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
2023–2024 (tower refurbishment; Karhuluola stair repairs after vandalism)
Renovation years
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Our data was researched from Hämeenlinna, 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.