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Fantin polku

—•Walking Trails

0.7 km

Route

Pikkulahden ulkokuntosali

0.2 km|Free

Outdoor Gyms

Fantin polun nuotiopaikka

0.3 km|Free

Campfire SpotsMaa-Fantin nuotiopaikka

Description

City of Raahe – Fantin polku+

Description

Fantin polku is a compact loop of about 0.7 km around the wooded shore of Pikkulahti in Raahe, within easy reach of the town centre. For length, parking, and the story of the Fantti landform, start with City of Raahe – Fantin polku. The same page describes calm sea views and a campfire spot overlooking Old Raahe (Wanha Raahe) from the forest edge. Visit Raahe presents Pikkulahden uimaranta as the busiest public beach in the city area, with changing rooms, winter swimming, Mustan sauna, and views across the bay to the old town—useful context because the trail starts from the same recreation shore. Raahe Guide adds on-the-ground detail: the path is marked along the bay, there is firewood at the campfire shelter, and an optional branch climbs Fantin hill for a higher panorama over the sea and Old Raahe. From the Pikkulahti shore you pass Pikkulahden talviuintipaikka for winter swimming and Pikkulahden ulkokuntosali, an outdoor gym with sea views, before the line reaches Fantin polun nuotiopaikka on the Maa-Fantti side—tables and benches make it a natural coffee stop, and dry toilets are available in the wider beach area. The terrain is easy meadow and mixed forest with only short climbs; you can stay on the main loop or add the hill detour described by Raahe Guide. Nearby walking and ski options connect the same shore network: Pitkänkarin polut offers a longer marked loop in the same headland area, the Flatland Route retkipyöräilyn rengasreitti long-distance bike circuit passes this shore as part of its Raahe section, and Tasku-Thompson jäälatu is a winter ski track when snow and ice allow. Check City of Raahe – Fantin polku and the city’s outdoor map for the latest maintenance notes.

Length & route

One small loop of about 0.7 km along Pikkulahti; the city rounds the distance to roughly 770 m. Raahe Guide describes an optional side climb to Fantin hill that adds a little distance and time.

Getting there

Park at Pikkulahden uimaranta: Ulkofantintie 48, 92100 Raahe—about 1.2 km from the town centre according to the City of Raahe – Fantin polku page. Visit Raahe lists the beach at Ulkofantintie 18 for services; follow local signs from the shore cluster to the nature-trail start. The city’s luontopolut hub links to an interactive outdoor map with precise trailheads.

Good to know

Raahe Guide mentions an anchor monument and story board at the parking end of Ulkofantintie—worth a look before you start. For dogs, bikes on shared paths, or seasonal closures, confirm on the city’s pages.

History

Fantti was once an island; ongoing post-glacial land uplift has joined it almost to the mainland. The City of Raahe – Fantin polku page presents this geological context together with the trail description.

Managed by

Raahe

Official Maintenance

08 439 3111

Trail info

Walk the loop in either direction; the shore line keeps orientation simple.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Marked Route

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Raahe Guide – Fantin polku

Activities allowed

Run

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.7 km

Distance

About 15–30 minutes on foot, or a little longer with the Fantin hill side trip.

Est. Time

Short nature path through meadow and mixed forest beside the bay; mostly smooth footing with optional short climb on the Fantin hill branch.

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Raahe Guide – Fantin polku

Location

64.68778°N, 24.46094°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North OstrobothniaRegion

RaaheCity

Walking 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 Walking TrailsFantin polku

Fantin polku0.7 km

Route

Pikkulahden ulkokuntosali

0.2 km|Free

Outdoor Gyms

Fantin polun nuotiopaikka

0.3 km|Free

Campfire SpotsMaa-Fantin nuotiopaikka

Description

City of Raahe – Fantin polku+

Description

Length & route

One small loop of about 0.7 km along Pikkulahti; the city rounds the distance to roughly 770 m. Raahe Guide describes an optional side climb to Fantin hill that adds a little distance and time.