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. For the latest on...
Either direction; the loop can be shortened by following shore pedestrian and cycling routes instead of the full nature-trail line.
Route direction
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
6.5 km
Distance
About 1.5–2.5 hours on foot, longer if you stop for birdwatching and photography.
Est. Time
Mixed forest and meadow paths with roots and uneven ground in places; shore thickets and wet meadows.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
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Our data was researched from Tampere, 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.