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Aution kierto Circle

—•Hiking Trails

3.4 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Tiilikkajärvi trails (Aution kierto)+

Description

For descriptions, distances, and national park rules for this loop, use the Aution kierto section on the Tiilikkajärvi trails page on Luontoon.fi. Mika Markkanen’s walk-through of Uiton kierto and Aution kierto on Retkipaikka adds on-the-ground detail on duckboards, bridges, and how the loops connect. Matkalla Suomessa summarises the park’s walking routes and parking options for visitors coming from Rautavaara. The trail is about 3.4 km and forms a loop in Tiilikkajärvi National Park in Rautavaara, North Savo. It is a short day hike through mire and forest, mostly on duckboards, and is often combined with the longer Uiton Circle or the 18 km Tiilikan kierto circuit when you want a full day in the park. The loop is named for Tiilikanautio, a historic homestead clearing along the route. After a short opening near Koirakivi tulentekopaikka, the path soon reaches the Venäjänhiekka shore area: Venäjänhiekka telttailualue, several Venäjänhiekka tulentekopaikka spots, and the wide sandy beach that draws many visitors to the park. Further along, the Uitto cluster includes Uitto kaivo, Uitto laituri, Uitto nuotiopaikka, and picnic space by the water—practical stops before you climb back through forest toward Tiilikanautio kuivakäymälä near the old farmyard. Dry toilets are available at several of these service points so you can plan a relaxed half-day without rushing. From the same trail network you can link to Uiton Circle for a longer lakeside loop, or pick up Tiilikan kierto for a full circuit past additional shelters, rowing crossings, and reservable huts elsewhere in the park. Treat Metsähallitus pages as the place to confirm any seasonal closures or service changes.

Length & route

The trail is about 3.4 km as a loop. Some overview pages round to about 3.5 km for the same circle. It is mostly duckboards and forest path with modest height change; allow roughly one to two hours with breaks at Venäjänhiekka and Uitto.

Getting there

The national park lists several Rautavaara parking areas; one common choice for the wider trail system is Sammakkotammi parking along Valtimontie 1095, from which walking distances to Uiton rental hut and the start of Aution kierto are several kilometres along marked routes. If you arrive from the Pohjoisniemi direction, you can also approach the loop from near Tiilikanautio as described on Luontoon.fi. Check the Tiilikkajärvi arrival and trails pages before you travel for the best match to your vehicle and planned combination with Uiton Circle or Tiilikan kierto.

Good to know

Tiilikkajärvi is a national park: follow everyman’s rights respectfully, keep dogs on a leash when required, and observe any forest-fire or trail notices published by Metsähallitus. Campfire rules depend on the site and season; use maintained fireplaces where provided. Uiton rental hut booking and any fees are handled through national park channels described on Luontoon.fi rather than on this route page.

History

Tiilikanautio is a cleared homestead site associated with stories from the 1700s onward. The best-known resident linked to the place is Olli Tiainen, who led a Finnish partisan group during the Finnish War of 1808–1809. Folklore also ties the clearing to earlier settlers’ stories; treat local narrative detail as tradition rather than verified genealogy unless you consult specialised histories.

Managed by

Rautavaara

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

either direction; comfortable to walk clockwise or counter-clockwise

Route direction

National Park

Area

orange paint marks on trees (on-the-ground observation); park maps also use colour coding for each loop

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

3.4 km

Distance

about 1–2 hours with breaks

Est. Time

Long duckboard sections over mire, forest footpath between; sand near Venäjänhiekka beach.

Surface

Loop

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

63.65743°N, 28.30926°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North SavoRegion

RautavaaraCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Rautavaara, 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.

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