Viitajärvi nature trail
Route
Description
The trail is about 7.6 km in the Raahen hiihtomaja and Kaupunginmetsä forests west of central Raahe. For current loop lengths, trailhead addresses, firewood rules, and the 2024 route realignment, start with Liikkuva Raahe, then the City of Raahe Viitajärven luontopolku page. Liikkuva Raahe notes a major outdoor-...
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Trail info
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
yellow paint, yellow arrows, wooden signs
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
7.6 km
Distance
about 2.5–3 hours for the longer historical loop option described in trip reports
Est. Time
Forest path with roots and stones, short duckboard sections over bogs and ancient shoreline boulders, mixed forest roads and maintained track near the lodge.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2012, 2024
Renovation years
Location
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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.
Viitajärvi nature trail7.6 km
Route
Description
The trail is about 7.6 km in the Raahen hiihtomaja and Kaupunginmetsä forests west of central Raahe. For current loop lengths, trailhead addresses, firewood rules, and the 2024 route realignment, start with Liikkuva Raahe, then the City of Raahe Viitajärven luontopolku page. Liikkuva Raahe notes a major outdoor-...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
yellow paint, yellow arrows, wooden signs
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
7.6 km
Distance
about 2.5–3 hours for the longer historical loop option described in trip reports
Est. Time
Forest path with roots and stones, short duckboard sections over bogs and ancient shoreline boulders, mixed forest roads and maintained track near the lodge.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2012, 2024
Renovation years
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Viitajärvi nature trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
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.