For up-to-date contact and route notes, use the City of Padasjoki’s Päijänne–Ilves trail page. Metsähallitus publishes the same trail on Luontoon.fi. Kohokohdat.fi’s Padasjoki outdoor article adds field tips on markings, footwear and season. The Päijät-Häme Regional Council’s Padasjoki page describes blue walk...
Either direction; often described from Laivaranta toward Tarus
Route direction
Yellow paint marks and ribbons; Kohokohdat.fi mentions the same scheme.
Route Signs
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
12.9 km
Distance
About 3–5 hours walking
Est. Time
Mix of easy paths near the start, village links, forest roads and narrower forest trail; rockier ground toward Tarus
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
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Our data was researched from Padasjoki, 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.