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Suutarilankoski parking to lean-to, Riuttaskorpi

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0.9 km

Route

P 1

Description

Luontoon.fi – Riuttaskorven reitti+

Description

Suutarilankoski parking to lean-to is a short, point-to-point hiking link of about 0,9 km inside Metsähallitus Riuttaskorpi recreation forest in Pirkanmaa. The walk starts from Riuttaskorven pysäköintialue, Suutarilankoski and follows a forest tread to Riuttaskorven laavu, Suutarilankoski beside Suutarilankoski rapids; some maps also label the same shelter pocket as Riuttaskorven laavu. Riuttaskorven käymälä, Suutarilankoski sits near the end of the path. The segment sits in Ylöjärvi between the busier Seitseminen and Helvetinjärvi national parks, so it suits a quiet picnic or a first taste of the area before longer loops. For PDF maps, trail descriptions, and Metsähallitus updates, the Riuttaskorpi trail page on Luontoon.fi is the primary national outdoor channel for this network. Visit Ylöjärvi sums up Riuttaskorven virkistysmetsä as roughly 15 km of paths reached from four parking areas, with five lean-tos or campfire places, boardwalks on much of the route, and a recommendation for waterproof footwear, your own map and compass, and awareness that structures have not recently had heavy upkeep even though signing at rest stops remains in place. Reppuretki describes an evening walk of about one kilometre from the Myllykangas side to Suutarilankoski lean-to, noting an open shelter, fire ring, dry toilet, and woodshed with saw and axe, plus the old water-mill story: a foot-powered mill ground grain here more than a century ago and only foundation stones remain. From this lean-to you can continue on other marked legs without returning to the car: the route continues toward Haukijärvi cooking shelter on a separate mapped link, or pick up Suutarilankoski–Kuttulampi for a longer forest tour toward Kuttulammi cooking shelter and well. Summer visitors can also look into Metsähallitus sauna rental elsewhere in Riuttaskorpi through official booking channels mentioned on regional pages.

Length & route

The trail is about 0,9 km end to end as one walking line between Riuttaskorven pysäköintialue, Suutarilankoski and the Suutarilankoski rapid lean-to stops. The wider Riuttaskorpi recreation route network is often quoted at about 15 km across several parking access points.

Getting there

Use Riuttaskorven pysäköintialue, Suutarilankoski at the northern Suutarilankoski trailhead. Broader vehicular access for Riuttaskorpi is commonly given as Torttilantie 452, 34510 Ylöjärvi in municipal nature listings for the recreation forest. Four separate car parks serve the wider area, so check your intended leg before driving. Waterproof boots stay prudent where duckboards end or winter moisture lingers.

Good to know

Metsähallitus rents a sauna in Riuttaskorpi in summer; book through the channels Visit Ylöjärvi points to when planning. Ask Metsähallitus customer service for the latest on structure closures or maintenance if you rely on cooking shelters on longer links. Respect everyman's rights limits, carry out litter, and check wildfire warnings before lighting fires.

History

Local storytelling links Riuttaskorpi to Vänrikki Stool-era literary colour, and Reppuretki notes a vanished foot-powered grain mill at Suutarilankoski: it used flood-season water more than a century ago and only foundation stones remain beside the rapids.

Managed by

Ylöjärvi

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Recreation Area

River

Visit Ylöjärvi states signing is present at rest stops on the wider Riuttaskorpi network, and duckboards cover much of the tread.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Visit Ylöjärvi – Riuttaskorven virkistysmetsä

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.9 km

Distance

About 15–25 minutes one way for fit walkers on the 0,9 km link; allow longer if you photograph the rapids or combine with Suutarilankoski–Kuttulampi.

Est. Time

Duckboards / Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

61.97442°N, 23.60124°E

Parking coordinates

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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