Orivesi Map

Lean -to and fireplace, swimming place. In the area of

Only used during ski cafe opening hours.

Break, equipment fireplace on canopy, wood supply.

Along the hiking trail, the audience toilet is located about 100m in the turning point northeast of the lean -to.

Pukala laavu

A break, a campfire and a canopy

The lean -to has trees for fire.

The Pukala hiking trails are a roughly 13.4 km marked walking network through Pukala recreation forest west of Orivesi, linking lake shores, young pine stands, and forested hills around Pukalajärvi and smaller lakes. For current maps, loop options, and winter access to ploughed parking, start with the City of Orivesi’s Pukala recreation forest page(1). Metsähallitus lists the south-side Pukala trail ring on Luontoon.fi(2), and the same pages note about 17 km of marked hiking routes in the wider forest with yellow markings and signed junctions at the main car parks. The route on our map is one continuous line through that network (not a single named loop). From the Siitinjärvi end you soon pass Vähä-Musturin nuotiopaikka, then Siitinjärvi pysäköintialue, Siitinjärvi nuotiopaikka, and Siitinjärvi lähde Pukala within the first kilometre—easy places to read the area map and choose a direction. Further along, Valkeajärvi laavu - Orivesi and the dry toilet near Valkeajärvi käymälä sit on the north ring above Valkeajärvi; there are benches and shelter wood at the laavu for a longer break. Ruomuslahti pysäköintialue offers another access point toward mid-route. Toward the south, Roninmaa kuivakäymälä, Pukalan laavu, and Pukalan saaren nuotiopaikka cluster at Pukalajärvi: the laavu and island campfire sit by the bridge to the small kalliosaari; swimmers can read more on the City of Orivesi’s open-water swimming route page(3). Majalahti pysäköintialue is a large southern trailhead if you prefer to start or finish there. Retkipaikka’s walk-through of Valkeajärvi and Pukala rings—written as one long day—notes duckboards on wet sections, roots and stone, noticeable ups and downs, and occasional muddy shoreline after rain; the author allowed about five hours for a bit over 13 km with photo stops and mushrooms(4). Berry and mushroom picking are part of the area’s appeal in season(1). In winter, only the Juurakko car park is ploughed, while Siitinjärvi and Roninmaa may not be; check the city page before you go(1). The trail network meets Pukalan avovesiuintireitti, a separate marked open-water swimming route on Pukalajärvi; that route is for swimmers and uses the same southern shore facilities in places(3).

The Teerijärvi outdoor recreation trail is about 9.2 km point to point on our map through forest and lake shores in Orivesi, Pirkanmaa. It is not a loop. The City of Orivesi describes the wider Teerijärvien kierros circuit at roughly 12 km with several link and direction options, so paper descriptions sometimes quote a longer figure than this single continuous line(1). For route PDFs, seasonal tips, and how the circuit connects Tallukallio, Vähä Teerijärvi, and Iso Teerijärvi, start from the City of Orivesi's Teerijärvi trail pages(1). Winter grooming for the parallel ski network is posted by Oriveden Ponnistus ry on Latuinfo(2). Shelter design and access notes for Paanu-laavu—including overnight use, firewood, and approaches from Ampujantie or Teerijärven uimaranta—are on the City of Orivesi's Paanu-laavu page(3). Along the trail you pass Vähä-Teerijärven laavukota on the shore of small Vähä Teerijärvi, roughly 3.25 km from the start of this line. Further on, Teerijärven uimapaikka at Leppästentie 202 offers a swimming place by larger Teerijärvi. Near Iso Teerijärvi, Paanu Laavu sits a short step off the line with a fireplace and dry toilet; the city completed this shelter in spring 2024(3). Toward the Leppästenvuori end, the route runs close to Oripark Aktiviteettipuisto with OriParkin ulkokuntosali, OriParkin skeittiramppi, and Rovastinkankaan pulkkamäki—handy if you are combining a walk with family activities in the sports area. The same corridor is used in winter as a classic ski track (Teerijärven latu) and links to connectors such as Yhdysreitti Paltanmäki–Leppästenvuori, Teerijärvien retkeilyreitti, and Leppästenvuoren valaistu latu and Leppästenvuoren valaistu kuntorata near OriPark. Terrain is gently rolling forest with only a couple of steeper climbs; in the snow-free season expect forest roads, path, and some wetter mire stretches(1). The route is unlit(1). Orivesi maintains summer trails; OrPo's ski section maintains winter tracks(1)(2). Orivesi lies in Pirkanmaa between Tampere and the hill country—easy to combine with other regional outdoor plans.

The trail is about 2.4 km and loops through the Eräpyhä recreation area on the shore of Lake Längelmävesi in Uiherla, roughly 20 km southeast of Orivesi town centre in Pirkanmaa. Current route details and the national outdoor listing are on Luontoon.fi(1). The City of Orivesi promotes Eräpyhän minipyhiinvaellus here: seven stations along the path with QR codes linking to stories and exercises on the Tarinasoitin platform—allow about two to three hours if you stop at each station(2). Pirkanmaan Virkistysalueyhdistys describes the peninsula setting, the ancient Nunnankirkko site, and the facilities visitors can use(3). Mika Markkanen’s Retkipaikka walk-through adds practical detail on the yellow trail markings, the climb to the ridge, and the lakeshore rest spots—worth reading for photos and pacing(4). The path crosses the headland with the nature reserve, mixing open rock, roots, and short steep sections; sources describe it as moderate to demanding rather than a casual stroll(3)(4). The trail is marked with yellow paint blazes(4). About 1.5 km into the loop you reach Eräpyhän laavu and Eräpyhän laituri on the Längelmävesi shore—good places to pause, with the pier at Nunnankirkontie 190 in the same cluster. Further along, around 2.3 km from the start, Nunnan laavu Eräpyhä sits near a sandy beach area with picnic space—another natural break before you close the ring toward the parking end. Views open over Längelmävesi from the higher ground; the western end of the loop is associated with Nunnankirkko, a stone cairn site long known locally(3)(4). Some sources round the walking distance to about three kilometres on the ground or about 2.6 km depending on how the ring is measured—your time on foot is typically about an hour for the hike alone, longer with the minipyhiinvaellus stops(2)(4). Rocks and roots can be very slippery when wet, so sturdy footwear is important(2)(3). The route is not maintained for winter use(2).

For the downloadable PDF map covering this lake network, GPX files, and maintenance notices, use the City of Orivesi’s combined Iso-Vuorijärvi and Siikajärvi hiking trail page(1). Visit Tampere summarises the wider Rutajärventie trailhead area as a Pirkanmaa lakeshore destination with two campfire sites and a lean-to on the main loop(3). Siikajärvi hiking trail is about 7.1 km on our map as a non-loop line north of Orivesi in Pirkanmaa, sharing the same Rutajärventie starting area as Iso-Vuorijärven retkeilyreitti(1). The city describes the Siikajärvi half as following Saarijärvi and Siikajärvi along eastern shores and through forest, with open rocky views over Siikajärvi, and notes that this half is not actively maintained and markings can be patchy in places(1). Expect a quieter, rougher character than the upgraded Iso-Vuorijärvi loop: wet ground after rain, roots, and short rocky steps are common, and Retkipaikka’s walk-through of the wider area stresses waterproof boots and care on small bridges when conditions are soft(2). Along the Siikajärvi line you reach Iso-Vuorijärven nuotiopaikka near Rutajärventie after about 5.3 km from the mapped start: a campfire spot below the hanging-rock cliff at Iso-Vuorijärvi that the city highlights as unusual for Pirkanmaa(1)(3). That stop sits on the junction with Iso-Vuorijärven retkeilyreitti; if you also walk that loop, Kirvesjärven laavu with a second campfire sits roughly midway on the ring(1)(2). The city does not operate winter maintenance on these trails; ice on rock and any remaining duckboards can be awkward—check the city’s outdoor pages before a cold-season visit(1).

For closures, maintenance, and the downloadable PDF map and GPX for this area, start with the City of Orivesi’s Iso-Vuorijärvi and Siikajärvi hiking trail page(1). Visit Tampere also highlights the same lakeshore loop as a Pirkanmaa day-trip idea(3). The Iso-Vuorijärvi hiking trail is about 4.4 km as a loop in Orivesi in Pirkanmaa, mostly along rocky lake shores on the south side of Iso-Vuorijärvi and through Kirvesjärvi and Salmijärvi(1). The route was upgraded in autumn 2021 with new duckboards on wet sections(1). It is deliberately a rugged walk: the city warns of steep rocky footing, fall hazard in places, and that the trail is not suitable for people with reduced mobility(1). After rain or snowmelt, expect wet ground and slippery rock; sturdy footwear is the norm, and Marko Hämäläinen’s Retkipaikka article from the same circuit notes how yellow paint marks help you follow the line on the rock(2). From the parking end of the loop, the trail soon reaches the hanging-rock cave at Iso-Vuorijärvi, where the city has placed a campfire inside the overhang—an unusual shelter in Pirkanmaa(1)(3). About 2.1 km into the loop you reach Kirvesjärven laavu, a good lunch stop with a lake outlook and a campfire; dry toilets sit a short walk from the lean-to(1)(2). Further on, Iso-Vuorijärven nuotiopaikka sits near Rutajärventie with another campfire by the shore. If you want a longer day, Siikajärven retkeilyreitti starts from the same Rutajärventie parking area and runs about 7.1 km on our map around Saarijärvi and Siikajärvi, with rougher maintenance and patchier marking on the Siikajärvi half(1). The city maintains the area but does not groom it for winter hiking; ice on rock and duckboards can be treacherous—check conditions on the city’s pages before you go(1).

Vähä-Musturi nuotiopaikka

Siitinjärven nuotiopaikka

Taukopaikalta reitti näköalapaikalle Aurikkovuoren huipulle.

Retkeilyreitin varrella. Puuhuolto vain jäätilanteen salliessa.

Pukala saaren nuotiopaikka

N. 180 askelmaa ja 3 taukopaikkaa. Ei talvikunnossapitoa. Portaat 3 osassa joista talvikäytössä jäähallin pihasta lähtevä osa 1.

Kuntoiluvälineitä, soveltuvat seniorikuntoiluun

Jonkin verran korkeuseroja, rata laajennettu 18-väyläiseksi. Talvikaudella väylät 5, 17 ja 18 suljettu. Latualueella kävely kielletty.

Talviaikana ratapohja latukäytössä.

Omistajat Oriveden Ampujat ry ja Oriveden Metsästysseura ry.