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Kielosaari nature trail

—•Hiking Trails

0.4 km

Route

Kielopuiston kota

0.0 km|Free

Wilderness Huts

Kielosaaren lintutorni

0.3 km|Free

Scenic Lookout Towers

Description

City of Pyhäjoki – Kielosaari nature trail+

Description

Kielosaari nature trail is a short river-islet loop of about 0.4 km beside Pyhäjoki town centre in North Ostrobothnia, threading small islands in the Pyhäjoki river channel with bridges and duckboards. For how the municipality introduces the path, the official trail card on the City of Pyhäjoki website is the best starting point. Visit Finland’s Pyhäjoki product entry flags year-round walking and bird interest, and notes that spring flooding on the Pyhäjoki can sometimes block access—worth checking before a May visit. From the camping side you cross to Kielosaari and follow a signposted nature-trail marker; the line is partly a there-and-back lead-in and partly a ring walked clockwise in the layout Taipaleita photographed in 2022. Metal footbridges hop from islet to islet, duckboards keep feet dry through the dampest spots, and benches and water-worn rock ledges invite you to pause over the rapids and pools. About a third of a kilometre into our line you reach Kielosaaren lintutorni, a small tower with views upriver to the north, with a campfire spot and wood shelter alongside—good for a snack stop and scanning the river for birds. The loop sits next to Kielopuisto recreation area: Kielopuiston kota, Kielopuisto, Kielopuiston tenniskenttä, Pyhäjoen jäähalli, Pyhäjoen urheilukenttä, and Pyhäjoen liikuntahalli lie within a short walk of the shore for anyone combining a nature stroll with local sports facilities. If you want a much longer hike on the same river mouth system, Rajaniemen reitti continues the coastal and river-bank network for many kilometres past shared points such as Kielopuisto; Pyhäjoen penkkatiet offers a separate signed cycling tour along the embankment roads when you prefer wheels.

Length & route

The trail is about 0.4 km on our map as one compact loop on the Kielosaari islets. Official copy on the City of Pyhäjoki trail card describes roughly 600 m of path with bridges between islets and duckboards to the bird tower and campfire place. Taipaleita timed a relaxed visit at about half an hour for the same layout, with minimal height difference along the bridges and boardwalks. Surfaces mix gravel approaches at the camping edge, wooden boardwalk, and short bridge decks over side channels.

Getting there

The City of Pyhäjoki lists the departure point at Kielosaari camping, Vanhatie 73, 86100 Pyhäjoki, with general enquiries on +358 40 359 6000. Taipaleita parked at the camping yard, crossed the bridge to Kielosaari on foot, followed the gravel spur loop near the shore, and picked up the nature-trail marker post on the grass at the back of that spur before entering the islet loop. If you arrive from Kielopuisto on Ruukintie, Pyhäjoen urheilukenttä and Pyhäjoen liikuntahalli are nearby landmarks when orienting toward the river side.

Good to know

Visit Finland repeats that the trail is suited to hiking, walking, nature study, and birdwatching, but spring floods on the Pyhäjoki may sometimes restrict access—check local notices before setting out. Dedicated Finnish-language YouTube searches did not surface a short overview clearly titled for Kielosaaren luontopolku; one clip named only “Pyhäjoen luontopolku”, which is too broad to confirm this exact loop. Dog rules were not stated on the municipal trail card reviewed; follow general shoreline courtesy and keep disturbance low for nesting birds in late spring.

Managed by

Pyhäjoki

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Walk the ring section clockwise in the layout described after the camping approach; follow the posted nature-trail marker at the grass turning circle near the shore spur.

Route direction

Recreation Area

River

Marked Route

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Taipaleita – Kielosaaren luontopolku

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.4 km

Distance

About 20–35 minutes at an easy pace with photo and birdwatching stops, in line with a relaxed half-hour visit on similar spacing.

Est. Time

Gravel near the camping approach, wooden and metal bridges between islets, and duckboard sections through wet ground beside the river.

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

City of Pyhäjoki – Kielosaari nature trail+

Location

64.46058°N, 24.23886°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North OstrobothniaRegion

PyhäjokiCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Pyhäjoki, 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.

Finland North Ostrobothnia Pyhäjoki Hiking TrailsKielosaari nature trail

Kielosaari nature trail0.4 km

Route

Kielopuiston kota

0.0 km|Free

Wilderness Huts

Kielosaaren lintutorni

0.3 km|Free

Scenic Lookout Towers

Description

City of Pyhäjoki – Kielosaari nature trail+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Managed by

Pyhäjoki

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Walk the ring section clockwise in the layout described after the camping approach; follow the posted nature-trail marker at the grass turning circle near the shore spur.

Route direction

Recreation Area

River

Marked Route

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Taipaleita – Kielosaaren luontopolku