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Ahvenisto Nature Trail (Ylöjärvi)

—•Hiking Trails

1.4 km

Route

Ulkokuntoilu

0.6 km|Free

Outdoor Gyms

Pikkuahveniston laavu

0.7 km|Free

Wilderness Huts

Description

Luontoon.fi – Ahveniston luontopolku (Ylöjärvi)+

Description

Ahvenisto Nature Trail (Ylöjärvi) is a short loop around Pikku-Ahvenisto Lake on Ylöjärvi’s harju ridge, minutes from the town centre in Pirkanmaa. Ylöjärvi lies in Pirkanmaa west of Tampere. Do not confuse it with the much longer Ahvenisto nature routes in Hämeenlinna—this is the compact Pikku-Ahvenisto circle. The trail is about 1.4 km as mapped here, matching the roughly 1.5 km length given in municipal and visitor materials. Metsähallitus publishes the route on Luontoon.fi as Ahveniston luontopolku, Ylöjärvi. For firewood, parking, and fire rules at the laavu, the City of Ylöjärvi’s Pikku-Ahvenisto page is the practical authority. You walk through easy forest and lakeshore terrain with nature interpretation boards along the shore. At the east end of the lake stands the early-1900s Pikku-Ahvenisto villa, now a rental venue for events. On the west shore, Pikkuahveniston laavu offers a rest stop with a marked fire site; the city maintains the shelter, wood supply, mowing, and toilets. Fires are allowed only at the marked fire place, and during forest fire warnings even the laavu fire site may be closed. Watch for adders in the terrain—they are shy and usually avoid people, but the area is known for them. The route shares the woods with local running loops and, in winter, ski tracks that cross the wider exercise network. About 0.6–0.7 km along the loop you pass an outdoor exercise point (Ulkokuntoilu) and reach Pikkuahveniston laavu—convenient for a break before you close the ring. The same laavu lies on Pirkan Taival (Ylöjärvi section), the long Pirkanmaa hiking trail that passes through this recreation area, so you can combine a short lakeside walk with a longer day on that trail if you wish.

Length & route

The mapped hiking route is about 1.4 km as one loop around Pikku-Ahvenisto Lake—aligned with the roughly 1.5 km figure used on Luontoon.fi and in City of Ylöjärvi and Visit Ylöjärvi descriptions. The path is easy walking on forest and shore with short ups and downs typical of a small harju.

Getting there

Drive to the Pikku-Ahvenisto outdoor area west of Ylöjärvi centre. The City of Ylöjärvi directs laavu users to park along Hopeatie; cars must not be parked at the main villa yard, and the barrier to the laavu road can be opened in special cases via the municipal technical centre. Additional parking is noted at Hopeatie 19 and Pikku-Ahvenistontie 39 in visitor listings. The villa address Pikku-Ahvenistontie 64 marks the building, not the laavu parking.

Good to know

Visit Ylöjärvi notes the trail is easy walking but not suitable for strollers. Grass snakes also occur in the area; they are protected—do not harm wildlife. Respect the Pikku-Ahvenisto nature reserve rules when posted. For the wider Pirkan Taival network through Pirkanmaa, see Metsähallitus route pages for the Ylöjärvi section.

Managed by

Ylöjärvi

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Either direction around the lake works; most descriptions follow the shore as a simple loop.

Route direction

Nature interpretation boards line the shore; follow posted guidance at junctions with other local paths and ski tracks.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

City of Ylöjärvi – Pikku-Ahvenisto+

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

1.4 km

Distance

About 30–60 minutes for a relaxed lap with stops at the boards and laavu on a trail under 1.5 km.

Est. Time

Forest path and lakeshore tread—roots and short slopes in places; easy overall.

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

City of Ylöjärvi – Pikku-Ahvenisto+

Location

61.54511°N, 23.55695°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

PirkanmaaRegion

YlöjärviCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Ylöjärvi, 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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