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Ketolanperä Nature Trail

—•Hiking Trails

1 km

Route

Ketolanperän koulun sali

0.0 km|Free

School Gyms

Ketolanperän laavu

0.5 km|Free

Wilderness HutsMaintained by the Ketolanperä village association

Description

City of Kempele – Shelters and fire sites+

Description

Ketolanperä Nature Trail is a short forest loop of about 1 km in Ketolanperä, Kempele, North Ostrobothnia. The City of Kempele lists Ketolanperän laavu as a village-association-maintained open lean-to with a covered fire site on Ketolanperäntie, with general rules for fires, litter, and larger groups on its laavu pages. VisitKempele promotes outdoor routes and seasonal guided walks that sometimes feature this trail and nearby Ketolanperä paths. The loop runs on easy ground through mixed forest. About halfway round you reach Ketolanperän laavu, a good place to pause; the lean-to and fire area sit inside the loop, as hikers describe in independent trip notes. Along the way you pass nature interpretation boards about trees and local habitats. A wildlife feeding station and views toward nearby fields add variety. The route starts near Ketolanperän koulu on Luonungintie; the school’s ice rink, sports field, and gym sit beside the same block—handy context if you combine a family visit with a short walk. In winter the Ketolanperä - Mourunki Latu ski trail passes through the same corner of Kempele; Metsähallitus publishes that connection on Luontoon.fi for skiers looking for groomed tracks that meet this area. On foot you can still treat this loop as a separate, summer-friendly nature walk beside those longer ski routes. Pertin hiihdon latu continues the winter network from the same part of town for skiers who want a longer day.

Length & route

The trail is about 1 km as a forest loop on level ground. Some trip write-ups round the distance to about 800 m; allow roughly 20–40 minutes at an easy walking pace with stops at the boards and Ketolanperän laavu.

Getting there

Drivers usually use the parking area at Ketolanperäntie 642, where VisitKempele and independent hikers describe meeting points for guided walks and day visits. The trailhead lies near Ketolanperän koulu on Luonungintie 13. For rules at Ketolanperän laavu and other municipal fire sites, see the City of Kempele’s shelter pages.

Good to know

At Ketolanperän laavu and other municipal shelters, fires and upkeep are on users’ own responsibility; carry out litter, avoid dumping ash on the ground, and bring a small amount of your own firewood for a reliable meal—larger groups can ask the municipality about wood supply in advance.

Managed by

Kempele

Official Maintenance

08 5587 2200

Trail info

Walkers often follow the loop in either direction; the terrain is even throughout.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

1 km

Distance

About 20–40 minutes at an easy pace with short stops.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

64.86890°N, 25.58795°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North OstrobothniaRegion

KempeleCity

KetolanperäVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Kempele, 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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