Tampere Map

Ympärivuotisessa käytössä. Kahvio, wc, grillikatos. Peruskorjaus 80-90-luvun taitteessa.

The Kiimajoki route is Teisko's secret gem. Kiimajoki canoeing route at the beginning of the millennium is located in northern Tampere in the Verata and Terälahti landscape. After Lake Velattaattajärvi, the historic swim route follows the River Kiimajoki downstream and finally ends up in Terälahti, Näsijärvi. The area has about 17 km of guided canoeing routes and three campfires, one with a unique organic lane with wooden liters and dry toilets. Lean -to, a campfire site, a wooden liter with wood supply, a dry toilet and a guidance board. The lean -to was designed by Manu Humppi, an architect from Tampere.

Hard -like lean -to, sleeping facilities for five, liter, dry toilet. Saarijärvi lean -to was designed by Malin Moisio, an architect from Tampere.

Along the Kaarina Path.

Ympärivuotisessa käytössä. Pukuhuoneet, suihkut, wc ja ulkokuntosalilaitteet.

Terälahti lean -to. The lean -to can be achieved through the Kiimajoki canoeing route or walking along the path on the shore of the River Kiimajoki. So far, there is no land for canoeists. The path to the lean -to leaves from the pedestrian bridge. Nature School Path for Arrivals: During school hours, the lean-to is in the use of the nature school during the day and other times in the evenings, weekends and holidays for everyone. Lean -to, liter, dining, dry toilet.

The Kaukalistenkallio lean -to can sleep about 5 people. Fireplace, liter and dry toilet. The lean -to was designed by Manu Humppi, an architect from Tampere.

Kerrossängyt, joissa patja, peite ja tyyny; keittiössä kamiina, tasolevy; tuvassa lämmitysuuni, takka; Peruslämpö sähköllä. Puucee, sauna, kaivo, majoitustilat 12 henkilölle.

Vaakkolammi Nature Trail is a short walk around Vaakkolammi pond in Tampere, in the Kaarila and Epilä districts about 4.5 km west of the city centre(2). The route is about 1.7 km as one continuous line; municipal descriptions often round the same circuit to about two kilometres(1). For the latest wording, the Oskari map link for the trail and checkpoints, and access by local bus, use the Vaakkolammi nature trail page(1). The Vaakkolammi–Likokallio nature reserve page(2) explains the 8.9 ha reserve, Likokallio, woodland and cultural vegetation, boardwalks and stone steps at the south-eastern corner of the pond, and plans for new nature information boards. Visit Tampere(3) summarises Vaakonpuisto on the north and west sides with playgrounds, ball games, and light-traffic routes, including the Epilä disc golf course beside the pond. Along the shore you move through small-leaved woodland and paths beside the water; the area is noted for grove and cultural plants, the Likokallio outcrop, and birdlife such as great spotted woodpecker and breeding waterfowl described on the reserve page(2). The route briefly shares space with Pyhäjärven maisemareitti ja Pyhäjärven kierros where it passes through Epilä. Tohlopin luontopolku lies a few hundred metres away for a longer walk in the same district. Expect a compact urban nature outing rather than remote wilderness. Official trail notices on the Vaakkolammi nature trail page state that numbered checkpoint posts are partly missing and route markers have faded, so the path can be hard to follow in places(1). The older nature-trail station network is no longer maintained; the reserve page notes that new interpretive boards are planned(2). Use the map link on the Vaakkolammi nature trail page(1) if you want a clear line on the ground.

Pyynikki Nature Trail is about 2,6 km of easy urban hiking in Tampere, Pirkanmaa, along the Pyhäjärvi shore and the Pyynikki recreation belt west of the city centre. From the Amuri and Pirkankatu edge you soon thread into the mix of lakeside paths, streets and park strips that locals use every day; roughly midway, the Jalkasaari shore and Pyhäjärven melontareitti - Jalkasaari rantautumispaikka sit beside Pyynikin uimarannan kentät (2 kpl), Pyynikin tenniskentät and Pyynikin padelkentät, so many people combine a short walk with swimming or racket sports in summer. Toward the east end, Koulukadun ulkokuntosali, Pyynikin urheilukenttä, Pyynikin luistelukenttä and Pyynikin palloiluhalli gather another burst of everyday exercise infrastructure—handy if you want body-weight moves or track laps after the walk. Pyynikin harju, the gravel ridge above you, is the geological headline of the wider Pyynikki landscape: Tampere treats it as a flagship nature reserve, often described as the world’s highest gravel esker, and the shore side outside the strict reserve still hosts the famous observation tower with its doughnut café overlooking the city(1)(2). The signposted nature-trail loop on the ridge was renewed in 2023, runs about 2,5 km with 13 themed boards, and is usually introduced from Pyynikki observation tower (Näkötornintie 20), counter-clock-wise; winter walkers need to watch where maintenance switches paths to ski-track use, all spelled out on Pyynikin luontopolku(1). That ridge route is where the city highlights dry slopes, lush grove pockets and occasional stairs—including a steeper, stair-heavy south face that is awkward for prams or wheels—while the northern and western approaches are described as more approachable outside winter(1). Reserve-wide rules—lighting on main ridge routes after dark, the ban on mountain biking off signed lines, and winter ski-track etiquette—are collected on the Pyynikin luonnonsuojelualue service pages(2). Visit Tampere packages the same story for visitors and reminds that cycling belongs only on traffic-signed routes through the area(3). Askeleita Suomessa adds a practical field note that the surroundings reward short outings even if you never complete the longest loop, and that an outdoor fitness shelter and ski tracks appear in winter along the broader Pyynikki outdoor network(4). If you extend beyond this segment, Pyhäjärven melontareitti, Pyhäjärven maisemareitti ja Pyhäjärven kierros and Pyynikki latu thread through nearby landings, cycleways and winter tracks.

Viikinsaari Island Nature Trail is a short hiking path on Viikinsaari, a small island in Lake Pyhäjärvi within easy reach of central Tampere. Tampere lies in Pirkanmaa. The trail is about 1.3 km as mapped here; some official descriptions round to about 1.6 km for the same circuit around the Viikinsaari nature reserve. The route was renovated in summer 2025. For ferry times, island services, and the latest trail notes, start with the City of Tampere’s Viikinsaari Island nature trail page(1). Metsähallitus also lists the same route on Luontoon.fi for nationwide trip planning(2). You reach the island by boat from Laukontori Harbour; the crossing takes about 20 minutes. Hopealinjat operates the scheduled service; schedules and fares are published on the Viikinsaari site operated by Hopealinjat Oy(1). The nature trail begins right after the Hopealinjat jetties, follows the shoreline toward the northwest part of the island, then returns through the wooded interior toward the built areas. The trail is marked with yellow paint marks. In addition to this nature trail, there is a separate meditation trail with its own task stations. Maps of the island are available from the information point on the island(1). The trail is mostly easy walking and largely barrier-free, but the central wooded section can be slightly uneven with tree roots and small ground irregularities(1). The western part of the island is protected as a nature reserve: about 10.53 hectares have been protected since 1994 for their grove vegetation, and the island is part of the South Häme deciduous forest centre and is unusually lush for Pirkanmaa(1). Stay on marked routes to limit wear, keep dogs on a leash, and pack out litter(1). Along the route you pass Pyhäjärven melontareitti - Viikinsaaren rantautumispaikka, the kayak landing point for the Pyhäjärvi paddling route, and Viikinsaaren nuotiopaikka, a campfire spot for day-use visitors. Retkeilyä Satakunnassa describes family-friendly signs along the walk with small tasks for children, plus a separate meditation trail option if you prefer quiet prompts(3). The same outing notes the island’s beach, restaurant, and other summer services—worth combining with a longer stay on Viikinsaari(3). The route is not a long wilderness hike: it is a compact introduction to grove and island nature a short ferry ride from the city centre.

The Hupakankorpi connector trail is about 1.2 km in Tampere. It links the Suolijärvi shore and Mäyrämäenpuisto sports area with Hupakankorven luonnonsuojelualue, a small raised bog south of Lake Suolijärvi between Vuores and Hervanta. Tampere sits in Pirkanmaa; this segment is a short point-to-point path rather than a full lakeshore loop. For legal access, what is allowed on the bog, and how boardwalks and the gravel path are meant to be used, the City of Tampere publishes the authoritative text on its Hupakankorven luonnonsuojelualue page(1). Inside the reserve, movement is guided by boardwalks and a gravel path across the mire; the reserve has no dedicated car park, so most visitors combine it with the Suolijärvi outdoor area and arrive by bus or walk from nearby parking(1). The Suolijärven luontopolku page describes the wider 4.5 km shoreline circuit, beach parking, and how to reach the shore from Hervantakeskus(2). Visit Tampere summarises the Suolijärvi nature trail for visitors who want a quick overview of the lake, beach, and cliff scenery(3). Along the first few hundred metres you pass Mäyrämäenpuisto 2 luistelukenttä and Mäyrämäenpuisto 2 kenttä—local sports fields that help you orient toward the connector—and then the Suolijärvi shore facilities: Suolijärven uimarannan ulkokuntosali and Suolijärven ulkoilumaja, where day visitors often pause before or after the bog. From here the route meets a dense network: Suolijärven luontopolku continues around the lake; Mielenreitti nature trail branches with its lakeshore storytelling loop; Suolijärvi Tampere follows the lake as a marked running route; winter ski tracks and additional running segments cover the same shore; and Hervantajärven retkeilyreitti heads toward the larger Hervantajärvi hiking area. Use this connector when you want a compact walk into Hupakankorpi before or after a longer Suolijärvi outing.

Solkivuori connector trail is about 3.6 km and runs in southern Tampere, linking the Hervantajärvi hiking network toward Hirvikallio and the long-distance Kaarinanpolku corridor. Metsähallitus lists this connector on Luontoon.fi for nationwide route browsing(1). The trail sits in the wider Hervantajärvi recreation and nature reserve setting: the City of Tampere describes roughly 10 km of marked hiking trails in the area, lean-to and campfire stops at Viitastenperä and Makkarajärvi, and rules that camping is only allowed at the Viitastenperä rest spot(2). Outdoors Tampere explains how routes continue south to Viitastenperä at the “three municipalities” boundary and onward to Kangasala’s Kaarinanpolku and Lempäälä’s Birgitan polku on unmarked paths from that junction(3). Visit Tampere summarises the same area for visitors, including fireplaces and the distinctive Viitastenperä lean-to complex(4). Tampere lies in Pirkanmaa. Use Luontoon.fi(1) together with the city’s reserve pages(2) for any seasonal restrictions or updates. From the junction with Hervantajärven retkeilyreitti you can reach Hervantajärven uimaranta, Makkarajärven nuotiopaikka, and Viitastenperän laavu along that longer loop when you combine routes. Along this connector, about 3 km in, you pass Hirvikallionpuiston kuntoilupaikka—an outdoor exercise area on Ruskontie near Hirvikallionkatu—useful as a landmark where the line approaches built-up Hirvikallio. Where this connector meets Kaarinanpolku, you can continue on that roughly 59 km trail toward Kangasala’s forests and lakeshore sections, or treat Solkivuoren yhdysreitti as a short cross-link for day trips between Hervanta’s lake shores and the Hirvikallio access band.

For reserve rules, boardwalk and gravel upkeep, and how the path fits the protected western shore of Villilänsaari, begin with the City of Tampere’s Villilänsaari nature reserve page(1). Visit Tampere summarizes the same outdoor offer for visitors, including that cyclists may use the path around the island when conditions allow(2). When the reserve was established, Yle captured planner Lasse Kosonen’s praise for dawn bird song and the mix of wood warblers, tits, and finches alongside rarer lesser spotted and white-backed woodpeckers—still the clearest news framing for why birders time quiet visits for early summer mornings(4). Vaellus ja retkeily posted a short Villilänsaari reserve visit with embedded video for people who want an on-the-ground feel beyond the official text(3). Villilänsaari Nature Trail is about 0.7 km on Lake Pyhäjärvi in Tampere, Pirkanmaa. Most of the protected patch is birch-rich deciduous forest with decaying wood, a touch of spruce and pine, regional priority species including wych elm, and recorded mammals from flying squirrels—with droppings concentrated toward the south and south-east—to bats foraging along Villilänsalmi(1). The path combines gravel surfacing with duckboards, information boards beside the car park and along the eastern edge, nest boxes for small birds, and signage explaining the private nature reserve status under Finnish law(1)(4). About halfway along the route you pass Saarenkärjen uimapaikka on Salmenranta, a public swimming spot with an address at Salmenranta 20—handy if you want a swim after a lap of the woods. Cyclists exploring the big lakeshore network can tie the outing into Pyhäjärven maisemareitti ja Pyhäjärven kierros where that long-distance cycling corridor touches the same shore(2). Dedicated YouTube searches for this exact trail name did not return a polished overview clip; the reserve-level video that bloggers link is in Finnish and focuses on the protected island rather than a formal trail review.

The Lake Iidesjärvi nature trail is about 6.5 km as a loop around one of Tampere’s best-known bird lakes in Pirkanmaa. The lake covers roughly 65 hectares east of the city centre; the route starts from Iidesjärven lintutorni at the eastern end, where a tower was built in 1992 and renovated in 2019(1). For the latest on access, maintenance, and how to read the city’s map of the nature-trail checkpoints, start with the City of Tampere’s Lake Iidesjärvi nature trail page(1). Visit Tampere summarises birdlife and practical visiting tips for the tower and shore(2). After the first kilometre you are already among meadows, wet meadows, and shore thickets; spring is the highlight for birds, and the reedbed still holds a varied community of species(2). Heikki Koivumäki’s Birdingplaces entry for the lake notes that migration days can bring thousands of common cranes and geese overhead, with coot, wigeon, mallard, and great crested grebe among the common breeders, and rarities turning up in most years—worth packing binoculars even on a short urban outing(3). The loop also threads through shoreline parks and local sports areas, so short sections feel like a city park walk, while other stretches stay closer to reeds and open water. The city warns that numbered checkpoint posts have partly disappeared and paint has faded, and that roots and uneven ground make some stretches harder going—carry a map and consider the pedestrian and cycling routes around the lake if you prefer a clearer, easier circuit(1).

The Vuores Koukkujärvi Nature Trail is a short lakeside loop around Koukkujärvi, a small forest lake in the Vuores neighbourhood of Tampere. For closures, boardwalk conditions, and the official route with interpretation stops, check the City of Tampere’s nature trail page(1); Visit Tampere also lists the attraction for visitors planning a stop in the area(2). The trail is about 1.5 km as a loop and was completed in 2019(1). It is clear and fairly easy underfoot, with duckboards across the wettest mire strips so you can keep dry shoes for most of the circuit(1)(4). Along the way there are nine nature boards that go deeper into local ecology—topics such as the food web, shoreline plants, and water quality appear on the panels(1)(3). Shores are mainly bog, where plants like bog rosemary, bog violet, cloudberry, and lingonberry are typical(1), and the path crosses an almost treeless open fen and a protected silver-birch fen reserve(1)(5). With luck you may notice the protected lesser clubtail, an EU-listed dragonfly species whose breeding habitats must not be damaged(1)(5). Luontopolkumies adds on-the-ground detail from Retkipaikka: the boardwalks and boards were in excellent condition on his visit, a non-stop circuit took him about half an hour, there is a small rest spot early on the east shore but no campfire site on the route, and a little wood chip or damp peat still appears between the planks in places(3). The local Vuores site notes the boardwalk project was funded through the city’s UnaLab initiative and describes the circuit as just under 2 km, which may include access spurs—the official trail description centres on about 1.5 km around the lake(1)(4). Tampere lies in Pirkanmaa, and Vuores is well connected by local buses for a quick nature break near the city.

Hervantajärven retkeilyaluetta käytetään monipuolisesti muun muassa kävelyyn, hiihtoon, maastopyöräilyyn ja polkujuoksuun. Alueelta löytyy noin 10 km opastettua retkeilyreitistöä sekä kaksi tulipaikkaa. Ratikalla Makkarajärven nuotiopaikalle ja alueelle. Opastustaulu, nuotiopaikka, liiteri ja kuivakäymälä

Kiimajoen reitti on Teiskon salainen helmi. Vuosituhannen alussa toteutettu Kiimajoen melontareitti sijaitsee Pohjois-Tampereella Velaatan ja Terälahden maisemissa. Historiallinen uittoreitti seurailee Velaattajärven jälkeen Kiimajokea alavirtaan ja päätyy lopuksi Näsijärven Terälahteen. Alueelta löytyy noin 17 km opastettua melontareittiä sekä kolme tulipaikkaa, joista yhden yhteydessä on uniikki luonnonmukaisesti suunniteltu laavukokonaisuus puuliitereineen ja kuivakäymälöineen. Rantautumispaikka, nuotiopaikka, puuliiteri puuhuollolla, kuivakäymälä ja opastustaulu.

Tulipaikka, Liiteri

Näsijärven melontapalveluiden Reuharinniemen nuotiopaikka saavutettavissa myös polkujen kautta. Näsijärven melontareiteillä on 8 tulipaikkaa ja 11 rantautumispaikkaa. Voit lähteä liikkeelle useasta eri paikasta ja meloa rannan tuntumassa Aitolahdesta Kaupin ja Reuharin kautta Keissaareen tai jopa Pallosaareen saakka Näsinselän pohjoispuolelle. Muistathan, että Näsinsaaren täyttötyö Lielahdessa estää rantautumisen uittotunnelin Näsijärven puoleiselle pisteelle. Opastustaulu, nuotiopaikka, liiteri ja kanoottilaituri.

Vuoreksenrannassa on tulipaikka ja liiteri, sekä pöytäryhmä. Kohteella myös Vuoreksen asukasyhdistyksen melonnan tukikohta.

Näsijärven melontapalveluiden useat palvelukohteet ja nuotiopaikat 4kpl sijaitsevat Kaupin virkistysmetsän rannoilla ja ovat saavutettavissa myös polkujen kautta. Näsijärven melontareiteillä on 8 tulipaikkaa ja 11 rantautumispaikkaa. Voit lähteä liikkeelle useasta eri paikasta ja meloa rannan tuntumassa Aitolahdesta Kaupin ja Reuharin kautta Keissaareen tai jopa Pallosaareen saakka Näsinselän pohjoispuolelle. Muistathan, että Näsinsaaren täyttötyö Lielahdessa estää rantautumisen uittotunnelin Näsijärven puoleiselle pisteelle. Opastustaulu, nuotiopaikka, liiteri ja kanoottilaituri

Suoliojan nuotiopaikka ja liiteri ja puuhuolto. Opastustaulu

Kiimajoen reitti on Teiskon salainen helmi. Vuosituhannen alussa toteutettu Kiimajoen melontareitti sijaitsee Pohjois-Tampereella Velaatan ja Terälahden maisemissa. Historiallinen uittoreitti seurailee Velaattajärven jälkeen Kiimajokea alavirtaan ja päätyy lopuksi Näsijärven Terälahteen.<br>Alueelta löytyy noin 17 km opastettua melontareittiä sekä kolme tulipaikkaa, joista yhden yhteydessä on uniikki luonnonmukaisesti suunniteltu laavukokonaisuus puuliitereineen ja kuivakäymälöineen. Kanoottilaituri, nuotiopaikka, puuliiteri puuhuollolla ja opastustaulu

Laitteet: Dippiteline, Rekkitanko, Vyötärötrimmeri, Käsienpyörityslaite, Leuanvetoteline, Stepperi, Ylätalja istuen, Jalkaprässi

Laitteet: Jalkaprässi, Kävelylaite, Dippiteline, Ylätalja istuen, Surflaite, Käsipyöräruori, Punnerruslaite, Käsivarsityöntö ja veto istuen, riipuntateline / rinkula. Ulkokuntosalin lähellä on uimaranta ja talviuintipaikka.

Laitteet: Vatsapenkki, Vatsa/selkäpenkki, Jalkaprässi, Jalkaprässi, Surflaite, Leuanvetoteline, Käsipyöräruori, Dippiteline, Punnerruslaite. Ulkokuntosali sijaitsee kahvilan ja kaupin ulkoilureittien varrella.

Tampereen Alasjärven vieressä sijaitseva Tampereen frisbeegolfkeskus on 27-väyläinen maailmanluokan mitat täyttävä kilpailukeskus. The European open in 2024 was played here. The disc golf course is also known as "The Monster."

Sellupuiston 9-väyläinen frisbeegolfrata sijaitsee Hiedanrannassa.

7 väylää + 1 puttikori. Koulun pihapiiri. Metsäistä aluetta. Osa väylistä sijoittuu hiekkakentän laitamille. Maa-alustat. Varsinaiset heittopaikat puuttuvat.

Jonkin verran korkeuseroja. Pääasiassa alueen pohja on hyvin hoidettua nurmikkoa. Alueella on paljon erilaisia puuryhmiä. Heittopaikat ovat tekonurmea. Alue on Vaakonpuistossa.

Jonkin verran korkeuseroja. Alue on kauttaaltaan nurmikkoa, harvakseltaan puita. Alue sijaitsee Vihiojanpuistossa.

Jonkin verran korkeuseroja. Rata sijaitsee vanhan kaatopaikan päällä. Alueella on jonkin verran puita. Heittopaikat tekonurmea. Sijaitsee Näyttämönpuistossa.

Tasainen maasto.

Ilmakivääri-/ilmapistoolirata.

Ilmakivääriammuntaa liikkuvaan maaliin. Rata on käytössä talvikaudella.

Radalla on mahdollista ampua pienoiskiväärillä 50 m ja pistoolilla 25 m matkalta. Sallittu ainoastaan kaliiperin .22 aseet. 50 metrin ampumaradalla 6 ampumapaikkaa ja 25 metrin radalla 7 ampumapaikkaa.

Pistoolirata 25 m (60 paikkaa), pienoiskiväärirata 50 m (6 paikkaa), hirvirata, karjuratoja, kiväärirata 100 m. Omistaja Pohjois-Hämeen ampujat.

Vähäjärven esteetön katselulaituri

Iidesjärven lintutorni on järven itäpäässä. Paras aika tarkkailla lintuja on kevät. Silloin tornista voi nähdä useita järvellä levähtäviä vesilintulajeja.