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Kallio nature trail

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0.9 km

Route

Description

Parkanon kaupunki – Luonto- ja maastoliikuntareitit+

Description

For current access, distances, and how this path ties into Parkano’s other outdoor routes, start with Parkanon kaupunki’s bundled nature and terrain trail listing. The Kallio nature trail is about 0.9 km as a short riverside walk through the Kallio neighbourhood of Parkano, Pirkanmaa. It is a point-to-point path along Pappilankoski that Parkanon kaupunki describes as beginning from Pärteeninkuja and finishing on Kuruntie, with small rapids and calmer pool stretches beside the trail. Maintenance of the footpath is handled by the local village association rather than as a main highway project, which matches how closely it sits among residential streets and the wider downtown outdoor network. About 0.9 km along the route you reach Kallion luontopolun nuotiokota, a kota-style shelter where you can pause for a snack; bring your own firewood in line with the city’s general guidance that most lean-tos and fire spots downtown do not receive stocked fuel. Parkanon kylät highlights a sturdy grill shelter along the same walk—framed almost like a small pavilion—and encourages everyone to treat the place as an easy outing within a stone’s throw of Parkano centre. From the same neighbourhood pages it is natural to combine the riverbank setting with Viinikanjoki and Parkanonjärvi, both a short detour for swimming or fishing when conditions suit. Parkano’s roughly five-kilometre Lähiliikuntareitti stitches together the sports hall, Pappilansalmi, Kirkkojärvi shore, outdoor gyms, beaches, schools, and fitness stairs, including segments that pass the same kota that caps this walk. If you are cycling longer distances, the Aure branch of the Lakes Route network documented on Järvienreitit runs through Parkano and links Ikaalinen, Kihniö, and Parkano on multi-day looping options starting from Tampere, sharing the same downtown riverside corridor that long-distance cyclists follow on Järvienreitit- Aure.

Length & route

The walk is about 0.9 km one way between Pärteeninkuja and Kuruntie beside Pappilankoski, matching Parkanon kaupunki’s trail notes. Expect roughly another 0.9 km if you retrace your steps to the start unless you combine it with Lähiliikuntareitti or nearby streets for a loop.

Getting there

Parkanon kaupunki places the trailhead at Pärteeninkuja on the Kallio side of Pappilankoski and the far end on Kuruntie. Confirm the exact street layout in Parkano’s Karttapalvelu under outdoor facilities—the same page links the interactive map. There is no dedicated trailhead car park named on the city page; expect on-street parking subject to local traffic rules in a built-up neighbourhood.

Good to know

Campfires at municipal lean-tos and kota points usually require you to carry split firewood; Parkanon kaupunki notes that most city-maintained shelter points are not wood-stocked. Respect private yards along the urban fringe of the path and keep dogs under local orders if you bring them.

Managed by

Parkano

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Either direction along the published Pärteeninkuja–Kuruntie line; most visitors will start from whichever street is nearest parking.

Route direction

Recreation Area

River

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.9 km

Distance

About 20–35 minutes one way at an easy pace, or under an hour with a riverside break and a return walk.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

62.00308°N, 23.02488°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

PirkanmaaRegion

ParkanoCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Parkano, 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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