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Myllytonttu nature trail

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0.5 km

Route

Kanavapuiston ulkokuntoiluvälineet

0.0 km|Free

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Description

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Description

Myllytonttu nature trail is a short, easy loop of about 0.5 km beside the Vääksy canal in Asikkala, Päijät-Häme—think ten to fifteen minutes on foot with toddlers and strollers in mind. Asikkala.fi introduces it as a riverside leafy woodland walk along the Vääksynjoki where birdlife is lively and several nature boards introduce local species and history in a Myllytonttu story format. Luontoon.fi lists the same trail in Finland’s national outdoor inventory, and the municipality’s wider nature route overview groups it with other Asikkala outings while stressing the Myllytonttu guidance boards and partially barrier-free character. The loop sits next to the children’s adventure park at the canal: families often combine a playground stop with this woodland breather without committing to a long hike. In the same canal park corridor you pass close to everyday recreation fixtures that are easy to combine with the walk—Kanavapuiston ulkokuntoiluvälineet for outdoor gym gear, Kanavanpuiston jalkapallokenttä, and Vääksyn avantouintipaikka for winter swimmers. Downstream on the river, Asikkala points visitors to Enskala, a children’s angling spot where kids may fish even though the Vääksynjoki is otherwise closed to fishing. If you want a longer day, Kanavapuiston latu n. 2 km sets off on the same winter sports network around the park, Valtakunnallinen pyöräilyreitti nro 4 threads through the wider Vääksy area for cyclists, and the long Jäälatu Päijänne ski track reaches toward shelters on the ice when winter conditions allow. Each of those links uses different gear, but they show how this tiny nature loop plugs into national bike and local ski planning around Lake Päijänne.

Length & route

The trail is about 0.5 km—a single compact loop through riverside broadleaf forest with frequent interpretation boards. Asikkala’s overview groups it with the canal park family offerings and highlights Myllytonttu-themed guidance and partial accessibility.

Getting there

Head to the Vääksy canal and children’s adventure park area at Melakuja, 17200 Vääksy; the municipality publishes that address for the adventure park and notes the nature trail starts beside it. The trailhead is near 61.1780°N, 25.5383°E. Canal-centre parking fills on sunny weekends—arrive early or walk in from nearby streets if lots are crowded.

Good to know

Angling permission at Enskala applies only to children and only at that signed spot because the rest of the Vääksynjoki is protected from fishing. Fishing rods can sometimes be borrowed from Päijännetalo tourist information when open; check the city’s visitor pages for hours before planning around gear loans.

Managed by

Asikkala

Official Maintenance

(03) 888 6111

Trail info

Recreation Area

River

Marked Route

Route Signs

Stroller Friendly

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.5 km

Distance

About 10–15 minutes at an easy pace without long stops—ideal as a child-friendly add-on to the canal playgrounds.

Est. Time

Forest path, partially accessible

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Asikkala.fi – Myllytontun luontopolku+

Location

61.17800°N, 25.53827°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Päijät-HämeRegion

AsikkalaCity

VääksyVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Vääksyn avantouintipaikka

321 m

Kanavanpuiston jalkapallokenttä

244 m

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Asikkala, 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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