Pitkänkari walking trails are a short coastal forest network just north of Pikkulahti beach and about one kilometre from central Raahe. The City of Raahe describes Pitkänkari as mostly natural forest without one single loop; instead, several marked walking paths branch through the woods between the beach, Ilolinnan lin...
Branching network; walk either from the beach parking or from Ilolinnan lintutorni depending on whether you prefer tower-first or shore-first.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Blue-topped wooden posts are described along the paths.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
Run
Activity
2.1 km
Distance
About 30–45 minutes at an easy walking pace for the core Pitkänkari network; allow about an hour if you also walk Fantin polku (about 770 m) at the beach parking.
Est. Time
Forest footpaths and shore-edge tread near Pikkulahti; mostly flat with short rocky coastal sections.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
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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.