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Aarnipolku Trail

—•Hiking Trails

1.8 km

Route

P 1

Description

Luontoon.fi – Seitsemisen reitit+

Description

Aarnipolku is about 1.8 km through Multiharju’s old-growth forest heart in Seitseminen National Park. The walk sits on the Ikaalinen side of Pirkanmaa and is meant to start and finish at Multiharju parking. For route listings, the restricted Multiharju zone, and current national park rules, use the Seitseminen hiking section on Luontoon.fi. Retkipaikka’s Seitseminen guide spells out the same parking link and stresses staying on the path because Multiharju is a restriction area. Terrain is easy walking on a wide, well-kept forest tread with short ups and downs on the ridge; some stretches use duckboards where the ground is wetter. The forest is famous for ancient pines with thick bark plates and weathered snags among younger spruce and aspen. Meriharakka’s write-up from Multiharju suggests noting a landmark or saving the trailhead on a phone, because sections can look alike in monotonous pine shade. About 1.25 km along you pass the Kortesalo cluster: Kortesalo kaivo, Kortesalo leirikoulutila vuokratupa, and Kortesalo tulentekopaikka—a useful break if you want water, a rental hut base, or a legal fire ring before returning toward Multiharju pysäköintialue at the end of the line. The same junction links you into the wider marked network: Kortesalo Trail (0.5 km), Torpparintaival (6.2 km), the long Uittajanpolku, Multiharju–Hirviharju trail (3 km), and Seitsemisen polkupyöräreitti for cyclists in the park. Haukilampi and Koverolampi camping pockets on those longer trails are practical if you are stitching a multiday loop together. Dogs are allowed under Finnish national park practice—keep them on a leash and clean up off the trail tread. Carry out all litter; recycling bins are sparse across the park.

Length & route

The trail is about 1.8 km and is shown as beginning and ending at Multiharju parking. Allow roughly 30–45 minutes for a relaxed pace with photos. The ridge leg adds gentle rollers but no long climbs; short duckboard segments appear on wet ground. Luontoon.fi groups it with Seitseminen’s under-5 km circuits for visitors who want a compact old-forest sample.

Getting there

Use Multiharju pysäköintialue at Jaulintie 736, Ikaalinen—the national park’s Multiharju lot listed for this trailhead. The access road narrows as you approach the small clearing; summer visitors usually manage with normal cars, but drive carefully on the final pinch to the bays. From Kovero heritage farm parking on Seitsemisentie you can instead start longer loops such as Torpparintaival that meet the same Multiharju segment.

Good to know

Multiharju is a restriction zone: travel only on marked trails to protect the ancient forest floor. National park campers and hut guests elsewhere in Seitseminen should follow Metsähallitus instructions for fires, waste, and overnight zones. Check Luontoon.fi before you travel for closures after storms or seasonal wildlife protections.

Managed by

Ikaalinen

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Walk the marked circuit from Multiharju parking in either direction; sources describe the trail as a short round returning to the same lot.

Route direction

National Park

Area

Marked Route

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

Retkipaikka – Seitsemisen kansallispuisto

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

1.8 km

Distance

About 30–45 minutes

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Wide Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

61.90568°N, 23.40888°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

PirkanmaaRegion

IkaalinenCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Ikaalinen, 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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