Tammela Hiking Trails

For maps, service listings, and background on Ruostejärven virkistysalue, start with Luontoon.fi(1). Day-to-day details on the Toralahden cable ferry, beach services, and how the area ties into longer walks are summarised on Hämeen virkistysalueyhdistys’s Ruostejärvi page(2). Our Forest Trail is a short forest walk on that recreation area in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. The trail is about 1,5 km one way between the main shore area and the Toralahd side; many visitors walk out and back along the same path for roughly 3 km round trip(4). From the beach and parking side, the path threads through birch and pine with bog-myrtle thickets and sections of duckboards over wet ground(3)(4). About 1,2 km in you reach Ruostejärven laavu beside the narrows of Toralahden, where Hämeen Ilvesreitti meets the local network—continue west toward Liesjärvi national park on that system when you want a multi-day extension(5). The hand-drawn cable ferry (Föri II) operates across the narrows in ice-free conditions so you can reach the lean-to on the far shore without swimming(2)(3)(4). Clustered at the shore near Ruostejärven laavu are Ruostejärven uimaranta, Ruostejärven sauna, and Ruostejärven Grill Hut—handy for a swim, sauna, or picnic after the walk(2). Further along the line, Ruostejärven virkistysalueen uimaranta on the north shore and Lapinniemenmäen laavu bookend the short stretch through the wooded promontory; Myllylahden laavu sits deeper in the forest toward the Eerikkilä sport-institute side and suits longer combinations if you link other marked paths(3). The surface is a narrow footpath and duckboards rather than a wide crush gravel road; Retki ja Reissu notes the short marked loops combine nicely into a longer outing and that many paths are pleasant on a mountain bike as well as on foot(3). Hämeen virkistysalueyhdistys mentions occasional noise from nearby Highway 2; that is worth bearing in mind on still days(2). Tammela is an easy outing from Helsinki, Tampere, or Turku, and Ruostejärvi remains a popular family beach and day-hike hub(4).

The Suokukkapolku demanding accessible trail is a short boardwalk-based walk of about 0.7 km one way on Kiljamo islet at the heart of Torronsuo National Park in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. Luontoon.fi classifies it as a demanding accessible route: surfaces and gradients are built for assistive devices, but the physical character means many wheelchair users should plan on an outdoor-savvy assistant(1). Visit Häme groups it with other Kanta-Häme barrier-free introductions and repeats the reminder to read the full trail sheet before setting out(2). Practical staging is built for a slow visit. You start from Kiljamo pysäköintialue, Torronsuo (with Kiljamo parkkipaikan laajennus beside it), walk roughly a few hundred metres of gentle incline toward Kiljamo nuotiokatos and Kiljamo tulentekopaikka—the covered cooking shelter and campfire point sit together as Kiljamo’s main break area with an accessible dry-toilet setup nearby(2)(3). About a third of a kilometre from the parking side you reach Kiljamo luontotorni, the nature tower overlooking the open bog, which pairs well with a pause before you retrace steps or link into longer duckboard loops(3). If you want more distance on duckboards, Suotaival continues across the mire for several kilometres, Kiljamonkierros loops close to the Kiljamo services, and Torron kylän reitti heads toward Torro village landscapes; the very short Suopursupolku accessible boardwalk shares the same parking focus for a minimal alternative(2). Jouni Palén’s Torronsuo accessibility overview on Retkipaikka explains how two accessible viewing platforms at Kiljamo connect with a narrow twin-plank duckboard and warns that frost and freeze–thaw cycles can make any boardwalk surprisingly slick(3).

For terrain, services in Liesjärvi National Park, and how this corridor fits the wider network, start with the Ruostejärvi–Liesjärvi section on Luontoon.fi(1). The Häme Lynx Trail (Hämeen Ilvesreitti) is a regional hiking network in southern Finland; Hämeen virkistysalueyhdistys describes roughly 273 km of marked walking routes linking forests, lakes, and the national parks around Kanta-Häme(2). On our map this feature is about 8.2 km as a point-to-point walk in Tammela toward Liesjärvi National Park. It is not a loop. About 4.5 km along you reach Kettumäen tulentekopaikka, where the route meets the longer Ilvesreitti hiking trail. From there the line continues toward the Peukalolammi area: parking at Metsäkouluntie and at Peukalolamminkangas (including a coach bay), then Peukalolammi laavu beside the lake, and the Peukaloinen rental hut cluster with a fireplace and dry toilets nearby. Carry water and plan fires responsibly; Etureppu Outdoors’ multi-day Hämeen Ilvesreitti journal notes that not every rest spot has firewood or drinking water, so self-sufficiency matters on longer legs(3). The City of Tammela highlights Liesjärvi and Torronsuo national parks as core destinations for visitors, with accessible and nature trails described on the municipality’s outdoor pages(4). Visit Häme summarises the official 24 km Ruostejärvi–Liesjärvi variant as conifer forest, ridges, and lake shores with boardwalks and rest places(5)—useful context even when you only hike this shorter segment. Kanta-Häme offers varied day and overnight options on the wider network; this segment suits a half-day outing focused on the Peukalolammi end of the park.

The Häme Lynx Trail (Hämeen Ilvesreitti) is a large marked network across the Häme Lake Uplands; for the full route system, start with Metsähallitus on Luontoon.fi(1) and the trail hub from Hämeen Virkistysalueyhdistys(2). Visit Häme overview adds section character, multi-day framing, and notes on hiking, mountain biking, and trail running on the wider network(3). This mapped hiking segment is about 91 km point-to-point in Tammela and Kanta-Häme. It ties together lake shores, forested ridges, and parts of the Liesjärvi national park context before trending northeast toward the northern end of the line on our map. Early on you pass Ruostejärvi recreation: Ruostejärven uimaranta, Ruostejärven laavu, Ruostejärven Grill Hut, and swimming and sauna infrastructure near the shore, plus a short local link on Meidän metsäpolku through the same area. Hämeen Virkistysalueyhdistys describes a rope ferry across a narrow bay at Ruostejärvi in the ice-free season and parking access from Härkätie—details worth confirming on their Ruostejärvi pages(2). Eerikkilä Sport and Outdoor resort sits beside the trail; the line touches many of its outdoor pitches and halls, but for hiking planning the shoreline lean-tos, Myllylahden laavu about 14.5 km into the segment, and onward forest connections matter more than the individual courts. Beyond Ruostejärvi the route reaches Tittilammin laavu and the reservable cook shelter at Tittilammi, then Siltalahti valkama with Siltalahti tulipaikka and harbour facilities, Hyypiö vuokratupa with Hyypiö tulipaikka and Hyypiö kämppä savusauna, and Harjunpirtti sauna beside Harjunpirtti kaivo—practical clusters for a long day into the Liesjärvi landscape. Pirttilahti parkkipaikka offers parking roughly 24 km from the start; further on, Metsäkouluntie parkkipaikka Liesjärvi and Peukalolamminkangas pysäköintialue 1 linja-autot support access into the national park from the Hyypiö and Peukaloinen trail area, with Peukaloinen vuokratupa and Peukalolammi laavu nearby. Onkimaan kaivo and the ONKIMAA wilderness hut mark a stretch with backcountry services before the line turns toward Iso-Melkutin: Kaitajärvi pyräköintialue, Kaitajärven laavu, and Kaitajärven tulipaikka sit near the lake end, then Iso-Melkutin Lepakkolaavu and the Iso-Melkuttimen laavu pair frame the popular clear-water lake shore. The route shares alignment with the shorter Iso-Melkutin lake circuit and the Iso-Melkutin–Kaitajärvi bike connector. Räyskälän talviuintipaikka appears as you leave the tight lake terrain. The segment ends near Heinisuon laavu ja nuotiopaikka and Heinisuo P-alue close to a winter ski loop connection. Trail users describe yellow Ilves markers and lynx-themed signs that are easy to follow in the field(4). A weekend trip report from south of Räyskälä highlights lakeside paths, duckboard crossings that demand care when wet, and busy lean-tos at Iso-Melkutin—useful colour on pacing and crowds in peak season(4). Independent field guides summarize camping rules by land category, berry and mushroom picking, where cycling is restricted in national parks, and the importance of using official fireplaces when fire warnings allow(5). Maintenance of the wider network has relied on limited volunteer capacity; check official pages for temporary re-routes or construction(2).

Häme Lynx Trail (Hämeen Ilvesreitti) is Kanta-Häme’s long-distance hiking network, coordinated by Hämeen virkistysalueyhdistys together with municipalities since 1990. For maps, section descriptions and notices, the association’s Hämeen Ilvesreitti pages are the main planning resource(1). The Ruostejärvi recreation area describes how the beach, lean-to and paths link into multi-day hikes toward Liesjärvi and Saari(2). Visit Häme’s Ruostejärvi–Saari page covers forest paths, Niinimäki wetlands and Kaukolanharju views toward Saaren kansanpuisto(3). The same regional listing’s Ruostejärvi–Liesjärvi national park text adds Myllylahden laavu, Tapola branches and Onkimaanjärvi(4). Metsähallitus lists the full marked network on Luontoon.fi(5). Retkipaikka’s weekend sampler along Ilves stages notes yellow markings and boardwalk care after rain(6). The trail is about 53.3 km as one continuous line in Tammela. Official materials describe the wider Ilves system at roughly 250–273 km with many day loops and links, so your distance depends on which branches you walk. From Ruostejärvi, Ruostejärven laavu, Ruostejärven uimaranta, Ruostejärven sauna and Ruostejärven Grill Hut sit together at the recreation shore; a cable ferry crosses the narrowest part of the bay when ice-free(2). The route then passes through the Eerikkilä Olympic training centre grounds—Eerikkila Public Sauna and Eerikkilän talviuintipaikka offer services beside the path, while Lapinniemenmäen laavu sits a little farther along the forest shore. Around Myllylahden laavu the path meets Härkätie crossings described in official section texts(4). Near Saaren kansanpuisto, Lounais-Hämeen Pirtti Sauna, Kuivajärven uimapaikka, Suujärven uimapaikka and Saaren kansanpuiston laavu cluster with beaches and shelter options(3). Toward Liesjärvi national park, Kettumäen tulentekopaikka and Metsäkouluntie parkkipaikka Liesjärvi support access into forest and mire landscapes(4). Tervalamminsuon pysäköintialue is a parking access point before the final push to ONKIMAA at Onkimaanjärvi’s north shore(4). Tammela lies in Kanta-Häme. The route overlaps Pyöräillen Hämeessä Härkätietä pitkin, Häme in places; check whether you are on a hiking-only subsection before planning a bike(3).

For national park rules, services, and Metsähallitus guidance for this exact loop, start with the Punatulkun polku page on Luontoon.fi(1). Tammela gathers day-trip ideas and links to the official Luontoon hubs for its national parks on Retkelle Tammelaan(4). Luontopolkumies on Retkipaikka describes the red markings, counter-clockwise habit, mossy ridges, Taipaleensuo duckboards and gravel, the crossing toward Lehdos parkkipaikka, and how Punatulkun polku overlaps Pohjantikan polku on shared segments near Korteniemi(2). Out in the Nature adds English driving notes from highway 2, a picnic table at Lehdos, spring conditions on the pine-forest shore approach to Korteniemi, and clear advice to keep dogs leashed near wildlife like adders(3). Punatulkku trail is about 3.2 km on our map as a loop in Liesjärvi National Park in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. It is marked in red and is the usual short counterpart to the longer blue Pohjantikan polku departing from Korteniemi parkkipaikka; many visitors walk one loop after the other or link junctions for a roughly 6 km combination(2)(3). The terrain stays gentle—only small relief steps—though fallen trunks can slow you briefly(2). After Perkonlahti the red branch follows signs toward Lehdos; farther on, Taipaleensuo mixes boardwalk and surfaced track before the trail returns through räme fringing Lake Liesjärvi and a bog-rosemary point hikers call Levousnokka in on-trail signage(2). The shore and moss sections are strong reasons to choose this loop when you want lakeside air without the rougher footing common on the blue route(2)(3). Facilities cluster at Korteniemi: Korteniemi parkkipaikka, Korteniemi tulipaikka for a fire break, and Korteniemi uusi kaivo for water sit a short walk apart along the loop as our map orders them(2). Lehdos parkkipaikka on Korteniementie is the handiest start if you want to follow Out in the Nature’s counter-clockwise suggestion straight onto the red loop(3). The yellow Ilvesreitti crosses the same trail hub for multi-day connections, and the green Ahonnokan luontopolku offers a very short circuit from Korteniemi when you need a minimal add-on(2)(3). Korteniemi heritage farm beside the main parking is a summer open-air destination with animals and buildings managed by Metsähallitus; opening and accessibility details belong on their visitor pages rather than here(3).

Torro Village Route is about 9.6 km of hiking in Torronsuo National Park in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. It is the park’s longest marked summer walking route from the Kiljamo service area: raised-bog duckboards, forest paths, and a stretch through Torro village and past old quarry scenery described in regional guides, with links into the wider Häme Lynx Trail where routes meet. Metsähallitus publishes maps, rules, and season notes for all Torronsuo trails on the national park hiking and outdoor recreation pages on Luontoon.fi(1). Retkipaikka(2) summarises Kiljamo and Pehku parking along the Forssa–Somero road, birdlife and berry picking, and notes that the long village circuit was rerouted to keep walkers mainly off busy road verges. Reppuretki(3) describes the feel of the duckboards—wide mire views from Kiljamo nature tower, soundscapes of cranes and smaller birds in spring, and why boardwalk maintenance matters on fragile bog. The hike begins at the Kiljamo trail hub beside Kiljamo tulentekopaikka. From the same junction you can step onto short connecting trails without extra driving: Suopursupolku esteetön and Suokukkapolku esteetön add accessible boardwalk spurs, and Kiljamonkierros is an easy shorter ring before committing to the long circuit. Suotaival is the other major summer path from Kiljamo toward the open bog. Along the Torro Village Route you pass Torronsuo Pehkun pysäköintialue roughly two thirds of the way around—Pehku is the park’s second car park on the same regional road and often has more room when Kiljamo fills on peak weekends(2). Nearer the Kiljamo end you return past Kiljamo pysäköintialue, Torronsuo, Kiljamo parkkipaikan laajennus, Kiljamo nuotiokatos, and Kiljamo luontotorni; the 17-metre nature tower is the obvious landmark above the tree tops for orientation and birdwatching. Terrain is classic southern raised bog: long duckboard sections, occasional dry forest path, and short road or forest connectors where the marked line leaves the open mire. Allow half a day including breaks and time on the tower. Tammela is a practical base for visiting the park; Kanta-Häme offers many linked outdoor areas if you extend your trip.

For national park rules, firewood, pets, and the latest service information for this part of Liesjärvi, Metsähallitus publishes the Liesjärvi National Park hub on Luontoon.fi(1). The Municipality of Tammela describes arrival at the Peukalolamminkangas parking area, including navigation notes for Kanteluksentie and signing from highway 2, on its Peukalolammin–Kaksvetinen accessible route page(2)—useful even if you are walking the yellow-marked circuit rather than the parallel wheelchair-friendly loop. Retkitassut recounts an easy hour-long outing with dogs in May 2020, noting yellow blazes, many duckboards, and active maintenance on some boardwalk sections near Kaksvetinen(3). Sikomäki Trail is about 4.2 km on our map in Liesjärvi National Park in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. From Sikomäki pysäköintialue the path quickly reaches Kaksvetinen kota and Kaksvetinen tulentekopaikka on rock, a natural first stop and the same corner where the long yellow Ilvesreitti passes through—handy if you want to imagine longer hikes toward the wider park network. The middle of the circuit focuses on Peukalolammi: Peukalolammi laavu, a campfire spot tied to Peukaloinen vuokratupa, and another campfire spot beside the rental cabin sit within a short walk of one another, with Peukalolamminkangas pysäköintialue 1 linja-autot, Peukalolamminkangas pysäköintilalue 2, and Sikomäki pysäköintialue offering parking and turn-around space for cars and buses. Dry toilets are available near the Kaksvetinen rest area and beside the Peukaloinen vuokratupa–Peukalolammi laavu cluster. Completing the loop, Katavalammintien levähdyspaikka makes a simple bench stop before Tittilammi varauskeittokatos (katos lukittava) and Tittilammin laavu sit together at the north-western side of the small lake—check booking rules for the locked cooking shelter on Metsähallitus material(1). Overall the profile is gentle forest walking with frequent duckboards through damp ground; Retkitassut found the going pleasant and easy to follow(3).

Lapinniemi Trail is a short loop of about 0.8 km on Ruostejärvi recreation area in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. The path circles the Lapinniemi peninsula and ties together the beach, shoreline forest, and lean-tos that make the wider area popular with families. For the recreation area as a whole—access, maps, and services—start from Luontoon.fi’s Ruostejärvi page(1); Visit Häme’s Lipas listing(2) summarises the trail network, shoreline highlights, and how Ruostejärvi connects to longer hiking through Hämeen Ilvesreitti toward Liesjärvi National Park, Torronsuo, and Saaren kansanpuisto. Retkipaikka(3) notes that Lapinniemenpolku continues from the swimming beach as a compact 0.8 km circuit. Out in the Nature(4) describes the route as marked in red on the area trail map and often walked in winter on foot when conditions allow. Along the loop you pass very close to Myllylahden laavu within the first few hundred metres—a roofed rest spot beside Myllylahti where you can stop for a campfire when forest fire warnings allow. About halfway around you reach Lapinniemenmäen laavu on the forested slope above Härkätie, with views toward the lake. The circuit finishes near Ruostejärven virkistysalueen uimaranta, the sandy swimming beach on Ruostejärvi, where shallow water and a long sand strip draw swimmers in summer. Read more about each stop on our pages for Myllylahden laavu, Lapinniemenmäen laavu, and Ruostejärven virkistysalueen uimaranta. The same trail network includes Kurjenpolku and other short themed routes; longer hikers often continue onto Hämeen Ilvesreitti(2). Check the latest on beach use, dogs near the swimming area, and winter ice safety on Luontoon.fi(1) and Visit Häme(2).

Lapiniemenpolku is a very short forest and shore loop of about 0.9 km on the Lapiniemi peninsula at Ruostejärvi in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. For parking, the rope ferry when Ruostejärvi is open water, and onward connections on Häme Lynx Trail toward Liesjärvi, Torronsuo and Saari Folk Park, the Ruostejärvi recreation area page on Hämeen virkistysalueyhdistys is the clearest operational overview(1). Visit Häme’s Lipas-style listing for the wider Ruostejärvi area adds practical arrival notes and highlights the sandy shore, themed paths and Ilves route links in the same landscape(2). Metsähallitus summarises the 60-hectare esker and shoreline destination on Luontoon.fi(4). The loop is easiest to join from the main Ruostejärvi beach and services: after Kurjenpolku or a swim, you can continue along the marked ring around Lapiniemi. Retkipaikka’s walk-through of Kurjenpolku describes extending a visit from the beach onto Lapinniemenpolku as roughly an 0.8 km extra ring—close to the 0.9 km line on our map(3). Out in the Nature notes this path on area maps in red and that it is often used on foot in winter when families explore the site(5). Along the ring you pass Lapinniemenmäen laavu first, then Myllylahden laavu on the bay side, and finish near Ruostejärven virkistysalueen uimaranta. Both laavut are natural lunch or campfire stops when forest fire warnings allow; firewood is maintained for the area’s shelters(1). The terrain is easy pine and mixed forest with lake views; combine with Kurjenpolku, the short Ant trail (Muurahaispolku), Meidän metsäpolku with its rope ferry, or longer Häme Lynx Trail stages for a fuller day. Paddlers follow Ruostejärven vesiluontopolku along the same shoreline system(1). Expect weekend and holiday use when the beach is busy(5).

For this trail’s description, services, and national park rules, start with the Suotaival page on Luontoon.fi(1). The national parks article from Visit Häme Region(2) introduces Torronsuo as Finland’s deepest raised bog in places and places Suotaival in context—mostly duckboards, forest paths, an old quarry that hints at past land use, and about two to three hours on foot for the full loop. The City of Tammela(3) gives road-access context to Kiljamo and wider park facilities. The trail is about 8.6 km as a day loop in Tammela, Kanta-Häme, inside Torronsuo National Park. From Kiljamo pysäköintialue, Torronsuo and Kiljamo parkkipaikan laajennus you step almost straight onto forest tread; within a few hundred metres you reach Kiljamo nuotiokatos and Kiljamo tulentekopaikka for a sheltered or open fire break, and Kiljamo luontotorni sits close by for a climb up the 17-metre viewing tower over the bog. That same trailhead cluster ties into the short accessible Suokukkapolku esteetön to the viewing structures, the longer Torron kylän reitti circuit through the village edge, plus Suopursupolku esteetön and Kiljamonkierros at the Pehkun end if you want to stitch extra metres onto the day. Much of Suotaival stays on duckboards across open bog, then drops into woodland where roots and small stones pick up—still a modest grade overall, but wet feet are easy to earn if you treat the planks casually after rain. A stretch follows local gravel road before you turn back onto markers toward the bog; near the south side of the loop, Torronsuo Pehkun pysäköintialue offers a second, roomier start or finish if Kiljamo is busy on a holiday weekend(2)(4). Expect company when the weather is fine; Luontopolkumies notes how quickly Kiljamo can fill after media attention and how blue route paint is still catching up at some junctions where orange Kiljamonkierros paint appears first(4). In national parks, keep dogs on a leash at all times(2). Winter visitors often pair the area with maintained ski tracks on the bog—check the city’s latu page for current grooming rather than assuming daily service(3). Campfires belong only at signed spots; follow Metsähallitus fire rules and Ilmatieteenlaitos wildfire warnings when planning a flame.

The Hyypiö Trail is about 2.9 km of hiking in Liesjärvi National Park in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. Metsähallitus publishes route facts, maps and visitor guidance on the Hyypiö Trail page on Luontoon.fi(1). Overnight stays at Hyypiö vuokratupa and the separate sauna building are booked through Eräluvat.fi(2). The trail shares the Pirttilahti shoreline with stages of the long-distance Ilvesreitti network, so you can extend a day with other marked routes in the same park if you are already equipped for a longer hike. Most people start from Pirttilahti parkkipaikka on Kanteluksentie, where there is an information board. From the parking perspective, Siltalahti tulipaikka and Siltalahti käymälä-liiteri sit very close to the road bay, while Harjunpirtti sauna, Harjunpirtti kaivo, Hyypiö kämppä savusauna, Hyypiö tulipaikka and Hyypiö vuokratupa cluster a few hundred metres along the forested shore—read more on our pages for Harjunpirtti sauna, Hyypiö kämppä savusauna and Hyypiö vuokratupa if you plan to sauna or stay overnight. Near the end of the walk on the lake side, Siltalahti valkama marks a small boating spot along the shore. Independent hikers describe the trail as moderately demanding for southern Finland: mostly forest footpath with roots and occasional rocky steps, short duckboard sections, and a climb to Hyypiönkallio with views over Tapolanjärvi(3)(4). The trail is marked with orange paint(3)(4). Keep dogs on a leash in the national park(4). The path is not an accessible route and is not intended for cycling(4). Weekends can be busy with families, dog walkers and mushroom pickers(3). If you want a short add-on on the same road, the narrow Kyynäränharju ridge crossing Lake Liesjärvi is a classic Liesjärvi landmark just beside the first part of the walk(3). Luontopolkumies Mika Markkanen’s Retkipaikka article gives a frank on-the-ground feel for terrain, signage and how crowded the parking can feel on a damp autumn Saturday—worth reading if you like detailed trip notes and photos(3). Out in the Nature’s Hyypiö trail guide in English adds practical notes on Pirttilahti facilities, nearby bus access and why sturdy shoes help on the stony tread(4).

The trail is a very short barrier-free boardwalk loop at Kiljamo in Torronsuo National Park, Tammela, Kanta-Häme. For current route descriptions, services, and national park rules, start with Metsähallitus outdoor pages for Torronsuo on Luontoon.fi(1). Metsähallitus has highlighted Kiljamo as a focus for accessibility at Torronsuo, including renewed bog boardwalks and viewing platforms developed with support through the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment for Häme and EU rural development funding(2). Visit Häme packages Torronsuo alongside Liesjärvi for visitors planning a trip in the region(3). The trail is about 0.1 km on our map: a wide duckboard loop along the open bog fringe, easy to combine with a pause at Kiljamo nuotiokatos, Kiljamo tulentekopaikka, and Kiljamo luontotorni a short distance from Kiljamo pysäköintialue, Torronsuo and Kiljamo parkkipaikan laajennus. Jouni Palén’s Retkipaikka article on accessible Kiljamo (originally from Esteetön Erärenki) describes how barrier-free routes reach two viewing platforms, notes typical passing widths on the wooden structures, and reminds that duckboards can be slippery in frost or around freezing(4). Reppuretki.fi’s Torronsuo trip notes describe wheelchair access along a forest gravel track to the tower foot, an accessible fireplace and dry toilet there, and the short bog-edge accessible leg with a platform over the cotton-grass and bog-rosemary scenery(5). If you want a slightly longer outing from the same trailhead, Kiljamonkierros, Suokukkapolku esteetön, Suotaival, and Torron kylän reitti link through Kiljamo’s facilities on our map.

Crane Trail (Kurjenpolku) is a short, easy loop of about 1.2 km along duckboards and forest shore on Ruostejärvi in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. For boardwalk condition, the wide sand connection toward the nature centre and swimming beach, and free access, start from Visit Häme’s Kurjenpolku listing(1). The Ruostejärvi recreation area page on Hämeen virkistysalueyhdistys describes parking, the rope ferry across Toralahden when open water allows, and onward links on Häme Lynx Trail toward Liesjärvi, Torronsuo and Saari(2). Metsähallitus gives the same destination overview for the 60-hectare esker and beach strip on Luontoon.fi(4). From the main parking gateway you follow a marked ring: long duckboard sections through spruce mire, shoreline forest with views over Ruostejärvi, and optional detours onto the narrow Kurjenniemi peninsula with its bridge between Myllylahti and the main lake—Retkipaikka’s winter walk-through is a useful on-the-ground companion for pacing and side trips(3). About halfway round you pass Myllylahden laavu on the bay; Lapinniemenmäen laavu sits near the western shore cluster. The ring meets Ruostejärvi recreation area beach (Ruostejärven virkistysalueen uimaranta) toward the end of the loop, with a wider sand track back toward the car park. In summer you can extend the day with Lapiniemenpolku from the beach, the short Muurahaispolku elsewhere on the site, or longer Häme Lynx Trail stages; paddlers share the shoreline with Ruostejärven vesiluontopolku(2). Labrador tea and pine shore woods are characteristic; the area is popular with families and sports visitors from nearby Eerikkilä. Expect some crowding on fine weekends. Check Visit Häme and the recreation-area managers if you need the latest on structures or winter access(1)(2).

For national park rules, services, and up-to-date guidance from Metsähallitus, start with the Liesjärvi National Park material on Luontoon.fi(1). The Municipality of Tammela also gathers ideas for day trips and links the official park pages from its Retkelle Tammelaan hub(4). For a photo-driven walk-through with notes on pacing, duckboards, fallen trees, and intersections, see Luontopolkumies on Retkipaikka(2). Out in the Nature describes how the blue loop meets Punatulkun polku and gives detailed driving directions from highway 2(3). Pohjantikka trail is about 4.7 km on our map as a loop in Liesjärvi National Park in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. It is marked in blue and spends much of its time in older forest beside Lake Liesjärvi, with a shoreline stretch toward the Pitkäkärki peninsula where a break on the rocks or sand is easy to plan. The terrain is only modestly hilly, but hikers describe steady obstacles from windthrows, roots, and stones, so progress is slower than the kilometre count suggests(2)(3). Boardwalks cross the wettest mires; most are in good repair though a few older sections need care when damp(2). About 3 km along the loop, Korteniemi parkkipaikka and the linked Korteniemi tulipaikka and Korteniemi uusi kaivo cluster as the practical heart of Korteniemi: parking, water from the well, and a campfire spot for food and coffee(2). Lehdos parkkipaikka farther along Korteniementie is the usual start for Punatulkun polku if you want to stitch a short red loop onto the blue circuit(3). The yellow-marked Ilvesreitti crosses the same junction network, so longer treks toward Savilahti camping or Kyynäränharju are possible from the same hub(2). The very short green Ahonnokan luontopolku also starts from Korteniemi for visitors who want a compact add-on before or after the blue loop. Korteniemi heritage farm beside Korteniemi parkkipaikka is an open-air destination in its own right (1910s forest ranger farm atmosphere); summer opening hours and accessibility are published by Metsähallitus rather than covered here in detail(3).

Ant Trail is a short, easy nature loop aimed at children and families beside Ruostejärvi lake in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. Regional listings and visitor guides typically describe it as about half a kilometre, running close to Ruostejärven virkistysalueen uimaranta and linking the wider shore paths where Lapinniemenmäen laavu and Myllylahden laavu sit a little off the signed line but make natural picnic stops on the same visit(1)(3)(4). For map-scale trails, winter ferries, the rope ferry across Toralampi in the ice-free season, and how Ruostejärvi connects toward Liesjärvi National Park and Torronsuo through Häme Lynx Trail, start from the material published by Hämeen virkistysalueyhdistys for Ruostejärven virkistysalue(1) and the Ruostejärven virkistysalue destination on Luontoon.fi(2). RETKI JA REISSU’s tour of the area’s paths adds a readable on-the-ground sense of the short shore network, beach character, and how cyclists sometimes combine the same tracks with the lean-tos(5). Out in the Nature describes the Ant Trail explicitly as a place for kids to practise naming animals, birds, plants, and fungi, then dip at the shallow sandy beach(4). From the loop you can step onto Lapiniemenpolku for a slightly longer shore circuit or join the long-distance Häme Lynx Trail toward Eerikkilä and routes onward to Liesjärvi if you want a full day. Read more on our pages for Lapinniemenmäen laavu, Ruostejärven virkistysalueen uimaranta, and Myllylahden laavu for shelter details and parking nuances.

Metsähallitus lists this route as a demanding accessible trail in Liesjärvi National Park; the trail page on Luontoon.fi is the best place to confirm classifications, services, and any alerts before you travel(1). City of Tammela adds very practical arrival notes, especially about how poorly the Katavalammi sign and the Kanteluksentie turning can show when you approach from the south on highway 2(2). The trail is about 4.2 km. It circles through pine and spruce forest between Peukalolammi and Kaksvetinen, using a wide, gravel-strengthened forest track and smoother forest-path sections, and it is intended to be usable with a wheelchair or stroller when an assistant is available for short hillier forest-road pitches(2)(3). Metsähallitus and local walkers describe it as one of Finland’s longest demanding-accessible circuits in a national park setting(1)(3). Anticlockwise travel is the recommended direction on the ground(3)(4). From the Peukalolamminkangas parking end you soon reach Kaksvetinen kota and Kaksvetinen tulentekopaikka, a strong rest cluster with a kota and a shared campfire. Further along Peukalolammi, Peukalolammi laavu Peukaloinen vuokratupa Peukaloinen vuokratuvan tulentekopaikka and dry toilets nearby make Peukalolammi the main halfway-style destination; the rental hut Peukaloinen vuokratupa is booked through Metsähallitus rental channels rather than as a drop-in shelter(1)(4). Still on the forest road leg, Katavalammintien levähdyspaikka offers another bench stop before Tittilammi varauskeittokatos (katos lukittava) and Tittilammin laavu the reservable cooking shelter and lean-to at Tittilammi are locked unless you hold a day reservation from Metsähallitus(4). The route meets Häme Lynx Trail (Ilvesreitti) and Sikomäki Trail (Sikomäen polku) around Kaksvetinen and Peukalolamminkangas, so you can combine a short national-park stroll with longer links toward Eerikkilä or the wider Häme Lynx network when you plan more than one day(3)(4). Walkers looking for a ground-level report with photos and marking detail will enjoy Luontopolkumies Mika Markkanen’s piece on Retkipaikka, which spells out the white diamond markers with a black dot, picnic tables along the shore sections, and how the loop returns along Katavalammintie(3). Out in the Nature’s English walk-through adds dog-on-leash perspective, notes the extra picnic furniture, and explains how Peukalolamminkangas and Sikomäki pysäköintialue differ for drivers who need the fully accessible car park(4). Tammela hosts the trail inside Kanta-Häme, and both town and region are easy names to keep in mind when combining this outing with other Liesjärvi ridge and lake routes.

The Soukonkorpi Trail (Soukonkorven reitti) is about 3.1 km in Liesjärvi National Park. The trail lies in Tammela in Kanta-Häme. Metsähallitus manages the park; for opening hours, rules, and services, use the Liesjärvi National Park destination page on Luontoon.fi(1). Retkipaikka’s Liesjärvi guide describes this route as a forest circuit from Kopinlahti parking through the Soukonkorpi section, with duckboards across a restored spruce bog(2). Retkitassut’s day trip from Kopinlahden P-paikka notes firm duckboards, easy walking, and an information sign at the junction between Savilahti telttailualue and the Soukonkorpi path(3). From the Kopinlahti shoreline you soon reach Kopinlahti parkkipaikka. About 2.8 km along the marked path you come to Savilahti telttailualue, where Savilahti tulipaikka and Savilahti huussi-liiteri sit together—convenient for a campfire lunch or a tent night in the national park. Dry toilets are available at this cluster. Most of the walking is in spruce forest and mossy ground; the Soukonkorpi stretch uses long duckboard sections over the bog. Independent hikers report the trail is well marked and easy to follow; the area has also been used for long-term wetland research, so staying on the marked path matters(2)(3). The wider Liesjärvi trail network links into the Hämeen Ilvesreitistö long-distance system described on Retkipaikka(2).

Ahonnokka Nature Trail is about 1.2 km in Liesjärvi National Park in Tammela, Kanta-Häme. Metsähallitus publishes route information on Luontoon.fi(1). The City of Tammela summarises the park and points visitors to Luontoon.fi for full national-park information(2). From Korteniemi, the path follows the wooded Ahonnokka peninsula beside Lake Liesjärvi. After roughly 0.8 km you reach Korteniemi parkkipaikka, a four-way junction where the green-marked Ahonnokka route meets the colours used for Pohjantikan polku, Punatulkun polku, and the long Ilvesreitti network. Korteniemi tulipaikka sits near the shore a little farther along, and Korteniemi uusi kaivo is close by for water. The walking is easy, with short information boards about old-growth mosses and other shade-loving species along the way. Retkipaikka’s on-the-ground article describes the quiet shore spruce, abundant deadwood, a lookout rock over the lake, and how the green paint marks separate from yellow and blue routes at the junction(3). This is a compact introduction to Liesjärvi: old-forest atmosphere and lake views without a long day’s walk. Dry toilets are available at the main Korteniemi parking area described in visitor write-ups(3), not named as separate sightseeing stops on the forest section itself.