Sastamala Map

Vehmaanniemi nature trail is a short loop of about 1,1 km on a small headland in Lake Rautavesi a few kilometres from central Sastamala in Pirkanmaa. Visit Sastamala publishes visitor-facing background on the seven-hectare heritage meadow: Bronze Age burial cairns along the path, sheep grazing that helps keep the open meadows, and links to the same shoreline walk people use on foot(1). The headland has been a nature reserve since 1973 and is part of the national Natura 2000 site FI0350005, where the habitat description outlines rocky birch pastures, flower-rich dry and mesic meadows, and roughly 160 ant mounds—plus more than twenty breeding bird species and mammals such as hare, moose, and white-tailed deer(2). Most of the loop stays at the forest–meadow edge with Lake Rautavesi in view much of the way. Retkipaikka describes green nature-trail posts, occasional duckboards through pasture gates, and a series of boards on prehistoric burials, grazing, meadow plants, and pasture management(3). One short wooded section breaks up the openness before the route returns along a narrower bank between willows and berry shrubs. There is no campfire site on the circuit itself; a quiet lunch spot is more likely on sunny lakeshore rocks away from the densest ant hills(3). On our map the walking loop lies along the same corridor where scenic cycling routes such as Rautaveden kierros and Stormi-Houhajärvi pyöräilyreitti meet the lakeshore network, so it pairs naturally with a longer bike day around Rautavesi if you want to mix modes(4)(5). A touring-route piece on the same corridor explains how that ride circles the national landscape’s wide lake bays and links villages around Sastamala(4)—use it for broader routing ideas while keeping this headland walk as a short nature stop.

The trail is about 3.5 km and sits in the Salmi area of Sastamala in Pirkanmaa, starting from the Otamus outdoor café and experience area beside Otamus River and Lake Tupurlanjärvi. For facilities, seasonal opening hours, kayak and SUP rental, and the full list of trails and side trips at Otamus, start with the Otamus destination page on Visit Sastamala(1). The same page notes optional marked detours to Sudenpesäkivi and Vesivuori along the Tilankierros corridor. Tilankierros is a moderate forest and cottage-road walk with a noticeable climb right after the café, then birch forest, views over Tupurlanjärvi toward Ryömälänvuori, and a stretch through local yard roads before the route reaches Sudenpesäkivi, a boulder cluster with local stories tied to wolves in the 1800s(2). You can add Vesivuori’s short loop for an extra viewpoint(2)(3). Askeleita Suomessa describes Tilankierros as easier underfoot than the steeper Ristivuori nature trail nearby, with part of the route on a vehicle road(3). The Otamus hub links several marked routes: Salmin kierros continues around Salmi village and Peltokangas, Salmin luontopolku is the shorter nature loop up Ristivuori, Ellivuori-Otamus-Häijää pyöräilyreitti ties Otamus into the wider cycling network toward Ellivuori and Häijää, and Saikkalanjoki, reitti Mätikkö - Tupurlanjärvi - Otamus follows the paddling line along Saikkalanjoki when you want time on the water instead of on foot(1)(2). Retkipaikka’s walk-through of all three Otamus ring routes notes that shelters and the main campfire spot sit back at the café and laavu, not scattered along the trails, so plan breaks accordingly(2). Sastamala is in the Tampere region. Pirkanmaa offers many lake-and-ridge day hikes in the same landscape belt.

Salmi Nature Trail is a short loop of about 1 km in the Otamus recreation area in Sastamala, Pirkanmaa. For the official trail sheet and map browsing, use the Salmin luontopolku page on Luontoon.fi(1). The City of Sastamala’s hiking routes and lean-to listing is the right place for broader municipal outdoor services and contacts(2). Jarno Peitso’s Retkipaikka walk-through of all three Otamus loops adds vivid detail on terrain and the Tyyttikivi and Ristivuori sections(3). The Askeleitasuomessa day-trip notes give a family-oriented view of parking, the café yard fireplace, and how the route feels with children(4). The walk starts from the Otamus bridge and café side of Otamussillantie: you cross the bridge and pick up the marked forest path that climbs Ristivuori. The climb is steep right at the beginning and the upper path runs close to rocky drops in places, so care is needed in wet or icy conditions and with small children near the cliff edges(3)(4). On the high ground you pass Tyyttikivi, a striking split boulder, and open views toward Tupurlanjärvi and the surrounding lake-and-forest mosaic(3). Information boards on Helaakallio and nearby points explain local history and nature(3). There is no lean-to or campfire spot on the nature-trail loop itself; the shared fireplace and lean-to sit in Otamuskahvila’s yard by the trail hub, where firewood use is fee-based according to local practice(4). From the same hub you can extend the day onto Salmin kierros for a longer forest loop, Tilankierros for a mid-length ring with extra viewpoints, the Ellivuori–Otamus–Häijää cycling route if you are travelling with a bike, or the Saikkalanjoki paddling route for canoeists heading toward the river-lake chain(1). Sastamala works well as the local service base for food and accommodation after your walk.

The Ritajärvi nature reserve hiking network sits in Sastamala in Pirkanmaa. The hiking route on our map is about 11.4 km as one continuous line. Metsähallitus publishes the destination and route index on Luontoon.fi for nationwide trip planning(1). Visit Sastamala gives practical access notes—including a warning that navigation from the Pori direction can misroute onto private roads, with the recommended approach via VT11 at Häijää and onward along Sastamalantie, Horniontie, and Ritajärventie—and lists contacts for the local visitor team(2). The City of Sastamala’s outdoor recreation pages spell out the colour-coded loop lengths from the Ritajärventie starting point, parking addresses, firewood delivery only to the Louhi and Paavinhattu rest spots, and where to send feedback about trail condition(3). Sastamala lies in Pirkanmaa. For closures, forest fire rules, and the latest operational detail, combine Luontoon.fi(1) with Visit Sastamala(2) and the city’s outdoor pages(3). Inside the roughly 127-hectare reserve, three marked loops circle forest lakes: Valkeajärvi with blue markings, Ylinen Ritajärvi with red markings, and Alinen Ritajärvi with yellow markings(3)(4). The City of Sastamala quotes examples such as the Kolmen järven kierros at about 8.8 km from Ritajärventie, shorter pairings between Valkeajärvi and the other lakes, and the easy Valkeajärvi ring at 2.3 km(3). Terrain varies from duckboards and lookouts on the blue loop to rockier, rootier tread on the red and yellow loops; Jarno Peitso’s walk-through on Retkipaikka names Kannaksen laavu on Valkeajärvi, Louhen mökki as a shared day-stop on Alinen Ritajärvi, and Paavinhattu as a popular lookout with a terrace and campfire spot(4). Polttopuita are supplied only to the Paavinhattu and Louhi campfire points(2)(3). Overnight stays are not allowed inside the protected area(2)(3). Retkipaikka adds that overnight parking may still be allowed at the Valkeajärvi and Lammenmaantie car parks even though staying inside the reserve is forbidden—confirm current rules locally(4). South of the marked network, Ritarijärvi is described as a separate small lake attraction with little or no marked path—worth knowing if you see it on the map(4). If you combine activities, the Ellivuori–Ritajärvi cycling route links the Ellivuori resort side of Sastamala with this reserve for a longer day out by bike and foot.

Kuasman Kiäppi is a day hiking route of about 15.6 km through the Kiikoinen countryside in Sastamala, Pirkanmaa, looping around Kuorsumaan village and Kuorsumaanjärvi. For the fullest description of waymarking, toilets, laavu shelters, and the three signed starting points, start with Visit Sastamala’s Kuasman Kiäppi page(1). The City of Sastamala also lists the same parking addresses and loop options on its hiking trails and laavu pages(2). The route uses forest roads and footpaths, bogs and rocky outcrops, and short stretches of local roads; bridges and duckboards help at wet crossings(1). The main circuit is marked with yellow bands, and the intended direction of travel is counter-clockwise(1). Along the way you pass information boards on local nature and Kiikoinen history; at Kuorsumaanjärven lintutorni there is a board about the lake and its birds, a grill and campfire spot with a lean-to, and dry toilets, with Kuorsumaan uimapaikka a little earlier along the shore for a swim(1). Daphnion’s spring hike notes and Jorma Murto’s Luontoretkiä piece both praise clear waymarks and describe gravel stretches between forest tracks(3)(4). Sastamala lies in Pirkanmaa west of Tampere. Kuorsumaan Kyläseura asks visitors to hike carefully near roads and to respect everyman’s rights and the landscape(1).

The trail is about 1 km in Sastamala, Pirkanmaa, on the Lake Rautavesi shore in the Tyrvään area and the Ranta-Kukkuri neighbourhood. Visit Tampere, which promotes the route for the city of Sastamala’s tourism contact line, describes it as opened in 2017 in honour of folk healer Amanda Jokinen (1853–1922), known as Tyrvää Manta, and the nature around her story(1). For where this walk sits in the wider list of nature destinations, Visit Sastamala groups it with the region’s outdoor highlights(2). Practical listings for hiking routes and laavu points across the municipality sit on the City of Sastamala website(3). The path is marked and easy to follow, with family-friendly character and short climbs through a mix of forest and lakeside bank(1). Named stops along the way include Troppikallio, Rohtorinne, and Parantajan ranta; at the water’s edge you look toward Kalapirtinsaari and across the lake toward Tyrvää St. Olaf’s Church(1). The line on our map is not a loop; it suits a there-and-back stroll. The same Rautavesi corridor ties into long regional cycling circuits on our map, including Rautaveden kierros and Stormi-Houhajärvi pyöräilyreitti, if you combine walking with bike touring elsewhere(4). The route passes near Kuntosali Nostelema on Tampereentie—useful orientation near the built-up fringe rather than a wilderness waypoint. Retkipaikka’s feature on Rautaveden kierros captures how strongly Lake Rautavesi shapes outings around Sastamala, which helps set expectations for this short shore-adjacent nature path even when you stay on Mantan luontopolku only(4). Dedicated YouTube searches did not surface a short upload that clearly names this exact trail; a verified clip could be added later if one appears.

The Suodenniemi hiking and fishing trail is about 9.9 km as one continuous hiking line in Sastamala, Pirkanmaa. The same network is often called the Kaituri recreation area or, in trip write-ups, the “seven lakes” circuit. For current maps, parking, and services, start with Visit Sastamala’s Suodenniemi Kaituri hiking area page(1); the City of Sastamala also lists the route on its hiking trails overview(2). The trail threads rocky forest hills, small forest lakes, and lake shores. Forest lakes along the way can be fished where rules allow; Visit Sastamala points to permit information for the area(1). The route is marked with yellow square markers tied to trees; signs and maps were renewed in a volunteer effort in 2020(1)(2). Terrain can be wet in places—an article on Retkipaikka recommends waterproof boots or rubber boots after rain(3). About 0.8 km from the start you reach Pirulanvuoren näkötorni, a 15 m observation tower with wide views over the lakes and forests; Suodenniemi-Seura describes the tower, built in 2012, and the landscape familiar from the Finnish one-euro coin(4). Kaiturin nuotiopaikka, roughly 2.7 km along the route, is a good stop with a campfire ring. The route finishes near Nuotiopaikka Ylinen Vehkajärvi at the far end of the line—another campfire spot by the water. Alinen Vehkajärvi, near the network, has a scout camp and rentable kota, sauna, and shelter for overnight stays on separate bookings(1). Sastamala maintains six hiking routes and six lean-tos across the municipality; remember everyman’s rights and leave no trace when you visit(2).

Ekojärvi paths is a very short shore walk of about 0.2 km beside Lake Ekojärvi in Sastamala, Pirkanmaa, connecting the Ekojärven lintutorni birdwatching tower with the sheltered dry toilet at Ekojärvi käymälä along reeds and low wetland fringe. The shallow, brown water lake sits in Natura 2000 site FI0350001; the Ekojärvi description on ymparisto.fi outlines its national value for cranes, whooper swans, grebes, and many other wetland birds that use the reed and sedge margins for feeding and breeding(3). That same page notes how nutrient loading from the catchment can shift the lake’s condition over time, which is why careful, low-impact visits matter here(3). For practical listings of hiking routes, laavu shelters, and parking coordinates across the municipality, the City of Sastamala keeps everything on one outdoor hub(1). Visit Sastamala’s nature destinations page introduces the wider offering and links back to those municipal pages for details(2). If you are stitching together several towers in Pirkanmaa, Kommeen Kurki’s birding article places the Ekojärvi tower on Kolkuntie alongside other Natura-area towers in Sastamala and adds context on regional bird migration(4). The walk itself is a brief foreground to lake watching: pause on Ekojärven lintutorni for views over the open water and marsh edges, then use Ekojärvi käymälä only as a practical stop rather than a destination. Dedicated YouTube searches did not surface a clip clearly focused on this named path, so video is omitted for now.

The Vaununperä–Kaukola–Tyrväänkylä cycling route is about 26.6 km as a loop through Sastamala, threading Vammala town centre and countryside west and south of Rautavesi. Visit Sastamala describes the northern legs as mostly flat rural scenery shaped by Liekovesi, Vaunujoki and the Kokemäenjoki river corridor, the southern section along the village road through Tyrväänkylä, and a central run along lakeside paths where you can break for ice cream or coffee(1). The same organisation publishes a downloadable route map PDF with distance, surfacing legend and alignment(2). For long-term walking-and-cycling policy context and membership in the Finnish Bicycle Municipalities network, see the City of Sastamala cycling pages(3). When you connect onward through regional cycling networks, follow the outdoor etiquette Tammireitit outlines for shared roads and paths(4). From Vammala you quickly reach lakeside swimming at Alasenrannan uimapaikka and, later on the northern arc, open fields toward Myllymaan pallokenttä and Kaukolan koulun pallokenttä. Tyrväänkylän koulun monitoimiareena, Tyrväänkylän koulun liikuntasali, Tyrväänkylän koulun luistelukenttä and Tyrväänkylän koulun pallokenttä cluster in the village if you want a short break off the bike. Near Hamppulan pallokenttä the route approaches Vinkin vapaa-aikakeskus and its halls, gym and beach-volleyball courts. The return toward Vammala crosses Hopun luistelukenttä, Hopun tenniskentät (2), Emmanmäen kuntoportaat, Hopun frisbeegolfrata and Hopun parkkipaikka before Kaalisaaren padelkenttä, Kaalisaaren monitoimiareena, Kaalisaaren Beach volley kentät, Kaalisaaren streetbasket kenttä, Kaalisaaren ulkokuntosali, Kaalisaaren parkour-alue, Kaalisaaren senioriliikunta-alue, Pororannan uimaranta, Kaalisaaren urheilukenttä, Kaalisaaren uimapaikka and Kaalisaaren Skeittipuisto. Liikuntakeskus Pinkki and Kunnon Startti Oy sit right by the downtown segment for indoor training if you finish the loop there. The route joins or overlaps several other signed cycling routes in the same network: Rautaveden kierros, Liekovesi–Kiikka–Keikyä cycling route, Stormi-Houhajärvi pyöräilyreitti and Sastamalan kirkkovaellus Pyhän Olavin reitti, so you can extend a day ride around Lake Rautavesi or toward Kiikka and Keikyä. Hopun kuntorata gives a short marked fitness loop beside Hopun liikunta-alue. In winter the nearby Vinkin latu and Hopun latu ski tracks overlap the same sports area for skiers rather than summer cycling.

Visit Sastamala presents the Sastamalan kirkkovaellus, also called Pyhän Olavin reitti locally, as a church-themed outing of about 40 km by bike from the Karkku side of Sastamala through Rautavesi villages and the Kokemäenjoki valley to Keikyä, visiting medieval stone churches and other landmarks along quiet local roads(1). The trace on our map is about 37 km end to end as one continuous line and is not a loop, which matches that story once small mapping differences are allowed. Wanha-Harsu’s long-running pilgrimage pages add context: the corridor is part of the wider Kokemäenjoki church-pilgrimage tradition, wooden pilgrimage crosses have been placed to improve wayfinding in the field, and two-day stages of about 20 km each are still common for walkers(3). The national Pyhän Olavin mannerreitti programme ties Sastamala into Finland’s developing mainland pilgrimage network linked to the St Olav trails(4). For GPX download and open data, the Lipas entry mirrors the same geometry(2). The City of Sastamala publishes broader cycling policy context and membership in Pyöräilykuntien verkosto(5). Cyclists following published event programmes have used a start at Karkun Vanha Harsu with stops including Karkun kirkko, Sastamalan Pyhän Marian kirkko, Tyrvään Pyhän Olavin kirkko, Hartolankosken voimalaitos, Kiikan Konttori for lunch, Ruoskakivi, Keikyän riippusilta, and Keikyän kirkko—useful milestones whether you ride independently or join an organised day(6). Summer church cafés and voluntary coffee collections appear along the church route; event copy also mentioned optional paid bike transport back toward Vammala or Karkku when places were booked in advance(6). Along our mapped line, expect a mix of village road cycling through former Äetsä, Kaukolan, Vammalan, and Karkku areas with many everyday sports stops beside schools and harbours rather than remote wilderness: Äetsän koulun liikunta-alueelta Kaukolaan, Alasenrannan uimapaikan ohi keskustan lähiliikuntaan kuten Sastamalan petanque- ja padelkentille ja Kunnon Startille, ja Karkun suuntaan Riihipuiston frisbeegolf- ja kuntoportaille sekä Karkun uimarantaan. You can extend a day by linking to nearby signed municipal cycling corridors such as Liekovesi–Kiikka–Keikyä-pyöräilyreitti, Vaununperä–Kaukola–Tyrväänkylä pyöräilyreitti, Rautaveden kierros, or Ellivuori–Ritajärvi-pyöräilyreitti where those traces meet the same junctions.

The Liekovesi–Kiikka–Keikyä cycling route is about 37.5 km on our map as one continuous line from west of Vammala across Liekovesi lake landscapes and the Kokemäenjoki valley, through Kiikka toward Keikyä and the Keikyä suspension bridge. It is also promoted locally as Riippusillanreitti (“suspension-bridge route”): you can ride a shorter loop around Liekovesi and cross the river at Kiikka back toward Vammala, or follow the river all the way to Keikyä and cross on Finland’s longest wooden suspension bridge as a pedestrian and cycle bridge(1)(2). The same trail is listed nationally on Luontoon.fi and in the Lipas outdoor database with downloadable GPX(1)(3). Visit Sastamala describes signed maps with pavement types plus cafés, food stops, and beaches along the area’s cycling network—worth checking before a summer ride(2). The City of Sastamala points cyclists to Visit Sastamala for route maps and notes the municipality belongs to Pyöräilykuntien verkosto(4). Along the western and central sections, the line passes the Äetsä school sports cluster, Kemira’s sports hall and disc-golf course, Pehulan school facilities, Patsaspuisto’s swim spot and outdoor gym, and Äetsän jousiammuntarata—useful landmarks if you need a break in former Äetsä village countryside. Nearing Vammala, the trace runs through Hopun liikunta-alue: tennis, ice rinks, multi-use fields, Emmanmäen fitness stairs, disc golf, and Hopun parkkipaikka if you arrive by car. From Hopun and Kaalisaari you tie into Kaalisaaren beaches, outdoor gym, streetball, sports field, and indoor options like Liikuntakeskus Pinkki and Kunnon Startti. The line also meets Stormi–Houhajärvi pyöräilyreitti, Vaununperä–Kaukola–Tyrväänkylä pyöräilyreitti, Hopun kuntorata, Rautaveden kierros, Sastamalan kirkkovaellus Pyhän Olavin reitti, and winter-only Hopun latu—handy if you want to extend or switch loops around Rautavesi or toward Tyrväänkylä. Keikyän riippusilta spans Kokemäenjoki as a 228 m-long, 165 cm-wide wooden deck; it dates from 1948 and was refurbished by Keikyän Perikunta ry with volunteer work, reopening in late 2020. The Visit Sastamala attraction page notes views toward the historic Äetsä power plant and a summer café on the bridge(5). Tammireitit describes how regional cycling links join longer touring corridors across municipalities—normal road courtesy and their outdoor etiquette page apply when you connect onward(6). Our page plots the full geometry and lists facilities along the line for trip planning(7).

The Stormi–Houhajärvi cycling route is about 45 km as one loop through Pirkanmaa countryside south and east of Vammala. Luontoon.fi lists it among Sastamala’s public cycling routes alongside downloadable trail data(1). Visit Sastamala describes it as a rural circuit with fields, forest edges, and villages, a little flatter than the more rugged northern Rautavesi shores, running along the south side of Houhajärvi and passing steep-edged rock at Kaltsila on the way(2). Those pages group it with Sastamala’s other ~20–40 km day loops, where maps mark pavement types and nearby sights, cafés, food stops, and beaches—worth checking seasonal opening hours directly with each stop(2). Practically, the trace makes a wide rural ring: early on you pass Hopun liikunta-alue with Hopun parkkipaikka if you drive in, Emmanmäen kuntoportaat, disc golf, artificial turf pitch, tennis, and outdoor rinks, then links to Hopun kuntorata winter ski track Hopun latu and walking access toward Kaalisaari on adjoining corridors. Around 12 km the line reaches Stormin koulun kaukalo, Stormin koulun pallokenttä, Stormin monitoimikeskuksen lähiliikuntapaikka, and Stormin koulun liikuntasali beside Stormin kuntorata and Stormin latu. Mid-route you pass Matinsuon ampumakeskus; treat the facility with normal caution as a shooting range beside the road. Nearer the southern swing, Vesarannan uimapaikka offers a swim stop, and toward closure the ring crosses Hamppulan pallokenttä and Tyrväänkylän koulun sports cluster. Tyrvää Manta Nature Trail and Vehmaanniemi nature trail meet the line where promoted cycle corridors touch shorter hiking loops. You can extend or stitch day rides using Vaununperä–Kaukola–Tyrväänkylä cycling route, Liekovesi–Kiikka–Keikyä cycling route, and the popular Rautaveden kierros, which Visit Sastamala presents as part of the wider Järvien reitit Rautareitti network around Lake Rautavesi and beyond(2)(4). Kuntosali Nostelema sits just off the urban link if you want an indoor strength stop. Cyclists looking for a certified host with indoor bike storage, sauna, and tool corners can check B&B Kommee Kurki’s Welcome Cyclist page in the same municipality(5). A printable PDF route sheet is linked from the regional cycling listings(3). National recreation map browsing including GPX-style exports is available through Retkikartta.fi(6). Roll Outdoors at Ellivuori Resort is one concrete rental outlet with online booking for e-fatbikes if you arrive without a bike(7).

Ellivuori–Otamus–Häijää cycling route is a point-to-point ride of about 38.5 km through Sastamala in Pirkanmaa, threading forested hills and lake country between the Ellivuori outdoor resort area, Otamus, and Häijää, mostly on gravel roads. For the national outdoor listing for this route, see the Ellivuori–Otamus–Häijää trail page on Luontoon.fi(1). Visit Sastamala publishes PDF maps with surfacing symbols, stop ideas, and connections into the wider Lake Routes network on Rautareitti(2), and Ellivuori Resort collects the same touring context with printable area maps from reception(3). Near the Ellivuori end you pass a tight cluster of resort sports facilities: Ellivuoren skeittipuisto, Kiipeilypuisto HighPark, Ellivuoren lähiliikuntapaikka, and Ellivuoren parkour-alue sit within a few hundred metres of each other off Ellivuorentie. Farther along, Otamus is a natural break: the Visit Sastamala Otamus page lists a summer café, lean-to, grill spots, swimming rocks, guest docks, and marked foot loops such as Tilankierros and Salmi Loop that overlap the wider trail network; paddlers also use the link toward Siuro and the Pyhäjärvi circuit of Järvien reitti(2)(4). Mtbfin’s notes from the Otamus experience park mention an E6 long-distance trail marker by the café, a lean-to by the bridge, and enthusiastic local use of Salmi Loop and the Tilankierros hiking ring when you want to stretch your legs off the bike(5). Toward Häijää the line reaches a village service cluster with shops and eateries. Our map places school-linked sports venues such as Häijään koulun monitoimiareena, Häijään pallokenttä, Häijään koulun liikuntasali, and Koirahalli Kramie alongside the corridor—handy context if you are combining a family ride with local facilities. Day-long riders often pair this tour with Ellivuori-Ritajärvi-pyöräilyreitti, Kuuden sillan kierros, or Rautaveden kierros for a longer Pirkanmaa loop. The City of Sastamala’s street and transport pages link the walking-and-cycling promotion programme and membership in Finland’s cycling-municipality network(6). If you need a bike on arrival, Roll Outdoors keeps Rockmachine Avalanche e-fatbikes at Hotel Ellivuori reception with helmets included (about €60 for three hours or €80 per day at time of writing); book online or at the desk(7).

The Six Bridges Loop, known locally as Kuuden sillan kierros or Kuuden sillan lenkki, is about a 21 km ride on our map through lake country west of Sastamala. It threads quiet village roads and shore links between Ellivuori, Karkunkylä, Kutala, and Kärppälä, looping the islands of Lake Kulo and Lake Rautavesi. For up-to-date PDF maps with surfacing legends and stop ideas, start with Visit Sastamala(1). Official copy counts six water crossings on the way from Karkunkylä out to Salonsaari and Isosaari, over the mainland shoulder to Kutalansaari, and back toward the mainland at Kärppäläntie(1). Ellivuori Resort packs the same corridor notes next to its other Ellivuori cycling sheets and sends riders to Visit Sastamala for the full catalogue(2). Sastamala sits on the Järvien Reitit (Lake Routes) expansion of the older PyhäNäsi network; the Rauta Trail family ties Kulovesi and Rautavesi circuits together and Visit Sastamala links this loop toward the Pyhäjärvi route via Tottijärvi for riders who want a longer network day(1)(3). The scenery is open farmland, woodland links, and classic Pirkanmaa lake views rather than a single groomed multi-use spine—expect paved lanes plus gravel or compacted sections where a hybrid or gravel tyre setup feels easier than a narrow road bike(1). Along our mapped trace the ride passes Ellivuori’s activity cluster at Kiipeilypuisto HighPark, Ellivuoren skeittipuisto, Ellivuoren parkour-alue, and Ellivuoren lähiliikuntapaikka near the resort road. Past the mid-route Kutala shore you skirt Kutalan uimapaikka and village sports corners including Kutalan nuorisoseurantalon sali, Kutalan kaukalo, and Kutalan pallokenttä. Near Kärppälä you roll past Kärppälän Ratsutilan kenttä and Kärppälän Ratsutilan maneesi and can detour toward Kärppälän uimaranta. In summer the seasonal Kutalan Kasino kiosk beside the route hosts informal café stops and village events; the Kutala village site spells out why riders pause there(4). Visit Sastamala also names Nettomatti in downtown Vammala among local bike shops if you need supplies before leaving town(1)(6). Roll Outdoors keeps e-fatbikes at Ellivuori Resort reception for guests who want a wide-tyre bike on the gravel links(5). Combine this loop with Ellivuori-Otamus-Häijää pyöräilyreitti, Ellivuori-Ritajärvi-pyöräilyreitti, or Rautaveden kierros on our map when you want more distance after leaving Ellivuori. Ski and running loops Ellivuoren latu and Ellivuoren kuntorata share the same Ellivuori trailhead pocket if family members prefer foot travel.

Tasainen maasto.

Jonkin verran korkeuseroja.

Jonkin verran korkeuseroja.

Paljon korkeuseroja. 3 erillistä 18 väylän layoutia ja koko radan kattava 27 väylän layout. Radan ja alueen ylläpidosta vastaa Sasta Frisbeegolf ry.

Paljon korkeuseroja.

108 askelmaa, korkeusero 12 m, pituus 68 m, nousukulma 14,5 astetta.

Pituus 45 m, nousukulma 13,8 astetta, korkeusero 10 m ja askelmia 80 kpl.

62 askelmaa, korkeusero 9 m, pituus 72 m, nousukulma 9 astetta.

140 askelmaa, korkeusero 14 m, pituus 83 m, nousukulma 18,2 astetta.

117 askelmaa, korkeusero 11 m, pituus 65 m, nousukulma 10 astetta.

135 askelmaa, korkeusero 15 m, pituus 67,5 m, nousukulma 12,5 astetta.

Omistaja Kiikan metsästysseura.

Kivääri/siluettirata 150/200 m, pienoiskiväärirata 50 m, pistoolirata 25 m, luodikkorata 100 m, hirvirata 100 m, villikarjurata 50 m, skeet- ja trap-rata. Omistaja Vammalan seudun ampujat.

Omistajat Mouhijärven metsästysseura ja Mouhijärven reserviläiset.

Suodenniemen Leijonat pystytti näkötornin Pirulanvuorelle Suodenniemen ja Lavian välisen tien läheisyyteen kesällä 2012. Hanke liittyi klubin 30-vuotisen taipaleen juhlintaan. Rakennelma kohoaa 15 metrin korkeuteen ja sen huipulta avautuvan pysäyttävän kauniin järvi- ja metsämaiseman toivotaan houkuttelevan matkailijoita läheltä ja kaukaa.

Monipuolinen skeittiparkki ja hienolla paikalla