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Ant Trail

—•Hiking Trails

0.1 km

Route

Lapinniemenmäen laavu

0.0 km|Free

Wilderness Huts

Myllylahden laavu

0.1 km|Free

Wilderness HutsAlong the outdoor route.

Description

Häme Recreation Area Association – Ruostejärvi recreation area+

Description

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. 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 and the Ruostejärven virkistysalue destination on Luontoon.fi. 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. 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. 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.

Length & route

Visitor-facing guides list the Ant Trail at roughly 0.5 km as a compact shore loop beside Ruostejärven virkistysalueen uimaranta. The terrain is mostly level forest floor and crushed surfacing suited to strollers in places, with occasional short slopes that keep it from counting as fully barrier-free on every metre. Combine it with Lapiniemenpolku if you want close to a kilometre of lakeshore walking without committing to the full Häme Lynx Trail.

Getting there

The joint recreation-area carpark is signposted from highway 2 via Härkätie; Hämeen virkistysalueyhdistys gives the address Härkätie 810, 31380 Tammela and notes that many cars fit on the main lot with an information board. The closest bus stop Eerikkilä th on road 2 is about 1.7 km away along Hämeen Ilvesreitti or Härkätie. Out in the Nature repeats the Härkätie approach for motorists turning from road 2 toward Porras and watching for the parking on the left. Walk the wide shore approach to Ruostejärven virkistysalueen uimaranta to pick up the Ant Trail loop signs.

Good to know

Making fire is only permitted at maintained fireplaces when Metsähallitus and regional fire warnings allow it; check Ilmatieteen laitos warnings before lighting any campfire near Ruostejärvi. Dogs may enter the wider recreation area on a leash where rules require, but Finnish law keeps them off busy public swimming beaches when people are swimming—plan accordingly in summer. Changing rooms and toilets mentioned by family bloggers sit by the beach services. Equipment rental for canoes, kayaks, SUP boards and winter gear is available at neighbouring Eerikkilä Sport & Outdoor resort if you extend the day beyond the short loop. Visit Häme rounds up the same destination with photos and highlights such as the bat lean-to at Myllylahti and the old wolf pit beside the marked paths.

Where to rent equipment

Eerikkilä Sport & Outdoor resort rents canoes, kayaks, SUP boards and winter equipment near Ruostejärvi.

Managed by

Tammela

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Either direction around the short loop; follow local marking posts.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Lake

Marked Route

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Stroller Friendly

Accessibility

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.1 km

Distance

About 20–40 minutes with children stopping at the nature boards and beach.

Est. Time

Dirt / Gravel / Sand

Surface

Loop, Wide Track

Route Type

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

60.71417°N, 23.79052°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Kanta-HämeRegion

TammelaCity

LetkuVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Tammela, 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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