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Pirkan Taival hiking trail

—•Hiking Trails

67 km

Route

Description

City of Virrat – Pirkan Taival+

Description

Pirkan Taival is a long-distance hiking network in northern Pirkanmaa, north of Tampere. Pirkanmaa mixes forests and lakes northwest of Tampere; Virrat lies on this corridor. The City of Virrat describes the wider Pirkan Taival system at about 300 km in total, split into many shorter walking sections, as part of the European E6 long-distance hiking route and passing through eleven municipalities. This page describes one continuous segment of about 67 km point-to-point through Virrat, starting from the Vaskivesi end of the line and finishing toward the Kotala school area. Along this segment you move from forest and village fringe toward Herraskoski and Nuorisokeskus Marttinen, then through Virtain keskusta and the Pukkivuori sports area, and on past Torisevan järvet and climbing crags toward Kangasjärvi and Mantilo. The municipal pages highlight the Nurminiemi glacial erratic and Toriseva nature trail as signature sights near the Pirkan Taival corridor in Virrat. On the ground you share the corridor with lean-tos and campfire spots such as Nurminiemen laavu, Herraskoski laavu, Torisevan nuotiopaikka, Kangasjärven laavu - Virrat, and Mantilon vesitornin laavu; Herrasen uimaranta and Kalettoman uimaranta Virrat offer swimming breaks near town. Where the line touches Nuorisokeskus Marttinen and Pukkivuori, you can branch onto Marttisen luontopolku on the island, Pukkivuoren kuntopolut, Pukkivuoren ladut, or Torisevan luontopolku at Toriseva for shorter loops without leaving the wider Pirkan Taival context. Ekokumppanit coordinates a multi-municipality outdoor route plan to align maintenance and signage on the traditional Pirkan Taival line; municipalities including Virrat have put local plan materials on public display as the work proceeds. That matters because maintenance and allowed diversions change over time—check the city pages before a long trip. Mtbfin’s long-distance notes on Pirkan Taival stress carrying a current map: much of the network uses old ski-track bases and typical Finnish forest paths, with roots, stones, duckboards, and variable upkeep between sections. Expect a trail character that is rewarding but not manicured end to end, especially on multi-day legs. For closures, detours, and the latest official description of how Pirkan Taival is signed in Virrat, start from the same municipal trail pages, with for the wider route-development process.

Length & route

The trail is about 67 km as one continuous point-to-point line through Virrat. The City of Virrat presents Pirkan Taival as a roughly 300 km network of linked sections across northern Pirkanmaa, of which this segment is one piece. Allow several days on foot at a comfortable trekking pace with time at lean-tos and swimming spots; exact day splits depend on your start point and whether you add side loops such as Torisevan luontopolku or Marttisen luontopolku.

Getting there

The Pirkan Taival network has many possible trailheads across municipalities; for this Virrat segment, plan access from roads and parking near Vaskivesi or from Virtain keskusta services depending on whether you walk north–south or the reverse. City of Virrat lists Pirkan Taival together with local nature trails and sports routes so you can match your entry point to the segment you intend to hike. Because the long-distance line crosses settled areas and forests, parking is often at local sports fields or village roads—confirm the latest access advice on the city pages before you travel.

Good to know

A coordinated outdoor route plan for the traditional Pirkan Taival line is under way across several municipalities; Virrat and neighbouring municipalities have published plan materials and notices through the Ekokumppanit project—see for the big-picture process, and the municipal trail pages for local updates. Mtbfin reminds hikers that some branches of the wider network are poorly maintained or rerouted; always cross-check a current map and any local restrictions before committing to a remote leg. Winter skiing uses parts of the wider Pirkan Taival corridor in some years; confirm locally for the exact segment you plan.

Itinerary

Example 3–4 day walk using this 67 km Virrat segment (adjust to fitness and weather): Day 1 — About 23 km from the Vaskivesi-area start toward Nurminiemen laavu for a first forest camp or break; terrain is mixed path and village fringe. Day 2 — About 10–12 km into the Herraskoski–Marttinen area: Herraskoski laavu, optional Marttisen luontopolku branch at Nuorisokeskus Marttinen, Herrasen uimaranta if you want a swim. Day 3 — About 12–15 km through Virtain keskusta and Pukkivuori: services near Kalettoman uimaranta Virrat, possible short loops on Pukkivuoren kuntopolut or Pukkivuoren ladut, then toward Torisevan nuotiopaikka and Torisevan luontopolku. Day 4 — About 18–22 km past Kangasjärven laavu - Virrat and Mantilon vesitornin laavu toward the Kotalan koulun area at the far end of the mapped segment. Distances along the line follow km_from_start in our route data; add time for Toriseva side trips.

Managed by

Virrat

Official Maintenance

Trail info

either direction along this segment; the wider Pirkan Taival network is walked in many configurations

Route direction

Recreation Area

Lake

River

Historic squirrel-disc signage and paint markings remain on parts of the wider Pirkan Taival network; local marking varies by section.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Mtbfin – Pirkan Taival 2023

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

67 km

Distance

about 3–4 days on foot for this 67 km segment, depending on side trips

Est. Time

Duckboards / Dirt / Gravel

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

62.09050°N, 23.71143°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

PirkanmaaRegion

VirratCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Virrat, 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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