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Mikonkari Nature Trail

—•Hiking Trails

4.4 km

Route

Mikonkarin lintutorni

0.7 km|Free

Scenic Lookout Towers

Mikonkarin uimaranta

1.0 km|Free

Beaches

Description

City of Raahe – Mikonkarin retkeilyalue+

Description

Mikonkarin luontopolku is an easy-going hiking route of about 4.4 km between the south and north branches of the Pattijoki river in Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia. The City of Raahe groups this ground as Mikonkarin retkeilyalue and publishes route cards, maps, and maintenance contacts on its Mikonkarin retkeilyalue page. Visit Raahe highlights the small beach and family-friendly services along the shore where the nature trail runs. Taipaleita’s on-foot account from the Lohenpyrstö area adds detail on terrain, marking colours, and the bird tower. Along the trail you pass Mikonkarin lintutorni, a nine-metre tower from 1987 with room for several watchers, and Mikonkarin uimaranta at Lohenpyrstöntie 22—read more on our pages for the tower and the beach. The yellow-marked Mikonkarin kierros (about 1.7 km on the city pages) is the loop often still spoken of as the “luontopolku”; the wider recreation area also includes the red Parrin polku (about 800 m) and the blue Rivin reitti (about 2.5 km) with links toward Pattijoki’s north branch and Rivin venesatama. In winter the overlapping Mikonkarin jäälatu ski track uses the same headland area, so daylight ski outings and summer walks share parking and views toward the sea. Terrain is mostly gentle forest and shoreline with short duckboard sections, occasional roots and stones, small forest ponds, seaside herb-rich forest, and granite boulders beside interpretation boards. A campfire site sits near Mikonkarin uimaranta; bring your own firewood if you plan to use it. Across Pattijoki’s mouth, Mikonkarinlahden merenrantaniitty is a protected seashore meadow—worth knowing when you look toward the water.

Length & route

The trail is about 4.4 km end to end. The City of Raahe describes the wider Mikonkarin retkeilyalue as three colour-marked routes: yellow Mikonkarin kierros about 1.7 km (bird tower, beach, nature boards), red Parrin polku about 800 m from the Lohenpyrstö caravan corner toward Mansikkakarintie, and blue Rivin reitti about 2.5 km from the main parking past Metsäkirko toward Pattijoki’s north branch and Rivin boat harbour; a river crossing is planned but for now the blue route ends at the bank. Expect mostly level forest and shore walking with short duckboard stretches and occasional roots or stones.

Getting there

Main parking for Mikonkarin is at Lohenpyrstöntie 21, Pattijoki; smaller lay-bys line Lohenpyrstöntie, and Pattijoen veteraanimaja at Mikonkarintie 127 offers another starting point. The beach and a common walking start sit at Lohenpyrstöntie 22 (Visit Raahe). Route boards are posted at Lohenpyrstö and the veteran’s house car parks. Switchboard for the City of Raahe: +358 8 439 3111.

Good to know

Mikonkarin uimaranta is listed as open May–September on Visit Raahe; check current hours before a swim-focused visit. Rivin reitti currently stops at the river bank until a planned crossing is built. For the latest on piers or harbour works elsewhere on Mikonkari, see city news pages—vene laitureiden uusiminen was announced for spring 2026 on Raahe.fi in separate notices. Bring firewood for the beach campfire if you plan to use it.

History

The City of Raahe notes a vegetation and nature survey for the Mikonkari area was prepared in connection with planning work in 2006. The bird tower was built in 1987.

Managed by

Raahe

Official Maintenance

08 439 3111

Trail info

Taipaleita notes the yellow loop is marked to be walked clockwise, though the terrain works either way.

Route direction

Recreation Area

River

Yellow paint and wooden signs for Mikonkarin kierros; red and blue markings for Parrin polku and Rivin reitti in the same recreation area.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

City of Raahe – Mikonkarin retkeilyalue+

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

4.4 km

Distance

About one to one-and-a-half hours at an easy pace with photo stops; Taipaleita allowed roughly 30–45 minutes for the yellow loop alone.

Est. Time

Forest path and shoreline tread with short duckboards; some gravel near the beach access; occasional roots and stones.

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

2022

Renovation years

Taipaleita – Mikonkarin luontopolku / Mikonkarin kierros

Location

64.71153°N, 24.52401°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North OstrobothniaRegion

RaaheCity

PattijokiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Raahe, 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 Raahe Hiking TrailsMikonkari Nature Trail

Mikonkari Nature Trail4.4 km

Route

Mikonkarin lintutorni

0.7 km|Free

Scenic Lookout Towers

Mikonkarin uimaranta

1.0 km|Free

Beaches

Description

City of Raahe – Mikonkarin retkeilyalue+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

History

The City of Raahe notes a vegetation and nature survey for the Mikonkari area was prepared in connection with planning work in 2006. The bird tower was built in 1987.