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Yli-Ii nature trail

—•Hiking Trails

24.2 km

Route

Description

City of Oulu – Nature trails+

Description

For seasonal maintenance, firewood practice on municipal nature trails, and the general rule that City of Oulu nature trails are not mechanically groomed in winter, see the City of Oulu nature trails hub. Visit Oulu groups this outing with the region’s other walks and day hikes. Yli-Ii nature trail is about 24.2 km on our map through forest, wetland, and lake shoreline east of the Yli-Ii villages in Oulu, North Ostrobothnia. It is not a day loop: treat it as a long point-to-point style hike where you plan turnaround, shuttle, or a very full day on foot. The route shares a section with Vitsasuon luontopolku, so you can also treat that shorter trail as an alternative if you mainly want the wetland and tower cluster. Roughly the first quarter reaches the Vitsasuo edge where Vitsasuon laavu and Vitsasuon Lintutorni sit together—classic mire birdwatching terrain with a lean-to stop. Moving northeast, Pikku Mättäisjärvi Nuotiopaikka offers a campfire spot off the bank of a small lake, then Iso Mättäisjärven laavu and Iso Mättäisjärven Lintutorni frame a slightly larger lake section good for a longer break. Farther along, Koutuanjärven laavu sits in the Koutuanjoki streamside setting before the route reaches Taukopaikka, a simple rest shelter late in the kilometre count. Dry toilets are available at the lean-tos and rest points rather than as separate named stops. Structures, permits, and any change to seasonal closures on city nature trails are documented citywide in the recreation structures management plan. Pack drinking water and spare firewood for lean-tos: City guidance notes that although some sites receive deliveries, carrying a few splits keeps meals predictable.

Length & route

The trail is about 24.2 km on our map as one continuous hike through Yli-Ii countryside. It is not a closed loop. Facilities are spaced for a full-day pace: lean-tos, a campfire spot, two bird towers, and a late rest shelter as you work through the kilometres. City of Oulu groups such routes under its municipal nature trail network; long-term maintenance and replacements are framed in the recreation structures plan.

Getting there

The route begins near 65.361N, 25.956E on the Yli-Ii side of Oulu, east of the main village cluster City of Oulu lists under the Yli-Ii neighborhood (Pahkala, Tannila, Yli-Ii). There is no dedicated trailhead write-up in the general pages reviewed, so pair those coordinates with on-site parking signs and the City of Oulu nature information you print or save before leaving. Visit Oulu keeps broader orientation for combining the trip with other Oulu-region walks.

Good to know

Targeted YouTube-only searches for “Yli-Iin luontopolku” and “Vitsasuon luontopolku” did not surface a clearly trail-specific overview clip; lean on the city hub and Visit Oulu for planning imagery instead. Where your hike touches bird towers, stay on marked paths so nesting and staging birds stay undisturbed—this mirrors wider City of Oulu guidance for tower visits. If you need replacements or closures for lean-tos or bridges, check the latest recreation structures management plan excerpts.

Managed by

Oulu

Official Maintenance

+358 8 558 41330

Trail info

Recreation Area

Lake

River

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

24.2 km

Distance

About six to nine hours on foot for fit hikers covering the full 24.2 km with breaks, birdwatching, and fire pauses; many parties split the route or combine with Vitsasuon luontopolku for a shorter day.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

65.36110°N, 25.95617°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North OstrobothniaRegion

OuluCity

Yli-IiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Oulu, 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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