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Terälahti lean-to trail

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0.4 km

Route

Description

Outdoors Tampere – Terälahti lean-to shelter+

Description

Terälahti lean-to trail is a very short walking connection in Teisko, Tampere, in Pirkanmaa, along the Kiimajoki shore toward Terälahden laavu on Lake Näsijärvi. The trail is about 0.4 km and is a simple point-to-point forest path, not a loop. For facilities at the lean-to, access from the footbridge, kayaking context, and when the shelter is reserved for the nature school, Outdoors Tampere publishes the Terälahti lean-to page. The City of Tampere describes the wider Kiimajoki canoe route, local timber-floating history, and links to area maps. Visit Tampere’s article on campfire and lean-to spots around the city helps situate quick shoreline outings in the Tampere region. From the sports-field side of Terälahti, the route passes near Terälahden tenniskenttä and Terälahden koripallokenttä, then Terälahden koulun liikuntasali as you follow the nature-school path toward the water. About a hundred metres in you are close to Veneenlaskupaikka - Salen ranta; the path continues along the bank to Terälahden laavu. At the lean-to you will find a lean-to shelter, campfire ring, dry toilet, and wood shed; Outdoors Tampere also lists the site for hiking and kayaking. The same source notes that you can approach via the Kiimajoki canoeing route or on foot along the riverbank, that the path to the shelter starts from the footbridge, and that there is not yet a dedicated landing for kayakers. During school hours on weekdays the lean-to may be in use by the local nature school during the day; evenings, weekends, and school holidays it is available for general use. The City of Tampere’s Kiimajoki page explains how the roughly 16 km paddling route follows an old log-driving channel between Velaattajärvi and Terälahti and points to a downloadable route map PDF. If you are linking a longer day, Kiimajoen melontareitti is the formal water trail that serves this bay; Näsijärvireitti is a long lakeshore cycling route that runs through the wider Näsijärvi area.

Length & route

The trail is about 0.4 km one way along the Kiimajoki shore to Terälahden laavu. It is not a loop. The walking segment is an easy addition before or after paddling on Kiimajoen melontareitti or when visiting Terälahti by car or local transport.

Getting there

Outdoors Tampere states that the path to the lean-to starts from the footbridge and that the shelter can be reached on foot along the Kiimajoki bank or by following the Kiimajoki canoe route on the water. The City of Tampere publishes a downloadable Kiimajoki area map PDF and general orientation for Velaatta–Terälahti. Combine on-site wayfinding with the Outdoors Tampere map service for the exact trailhead in Terälahti.

Good to know

For questions about Tampere outdoor services, the City of Tampere lists Ekokumppanit contact details on its hiking hub page (weekdays). Respect any forest fire warnings: open fires are banned when a warning is in force. The Kiimajoki canoe route description on the City of Tampere site is the best place to check seasonal paddling notes and map updates.

Managed by

Tampere

Official Maintenance

Trail info

One way from the footbridge and school-path area toward Terälahden laavu; return the same way.

Route direction

Lake

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.4 km

Distance

About 10–15 minutes one way at a relaxed pace.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

61.70805°N, 23.90413°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

PirkanmaaRegion

TampereCity

TerälahtiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Terälahden tenniskenttä

275 m

Terälahden koripallokenttä

267 m

Näsijärvireitti

354 m

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Answers to your questions

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.

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