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Janareitti (Evijärvi bird tower path)

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0.4 km

Route

Evijärven lintutorni

0.4 km|Free

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Description

City of Evijärvi – Nature and hiking (Lintutorni)+

Description

Janareitti is a short out-and-back hiking path of about 0.4 km to Evijärven lintutorni on Valmosanneva fen beside Lake Evijärvi in South Ostrobothnia. For closures, rules, and printable map, start with the City of Evijärvi nature and hiking page; the municipality names this short spur Janareitti and quotes about 500 m each way, with a map at the trailhead, low wooden markers along the path, a snack spot on route, an observation logbook in the tower, geocaches, and a reminder that lighting fires is not allowed. Evijärvi sits on the Lake Ostrobothnia lakeland that Retkeile Lakeuksilla presents as a regional hiking destination, with longer outings such as Uittomiehen lenkki in the same municipality. Underfoot the route crosses a forested strip and boardwalk-style tread onto the open fen. The destination is Evijärven lintutorni, raised above reedbeds and shallow bays where Birdingplaces lists species such as black tern, western marsh harrier, bittern, common crane, and red-necked grebe among many possible sightings. SSLTY describes Välijokisuunlahti and Vallmåssanneva as a rich complex: large gull colonies, grebes, bittern, marsh harrier, osprey, seasonal swan and goose gatherings, and the nocturnal calls of cranes. Kraatterijärvi Geopark underlines how the shallow island-studded lake creates nationally important nesting habitat and why the tower is an easy nature excursion for anyone with binoculars. The same headland plugs into wider recreation: Uiton matkassa, a longer Evijärvi biking circuit, reaches Evijärven lintutorni on its line, and Tervareitti, the long Ähtävänjoki paddling route described on the city page, runs through the area for canoeists planning a different kind of day.

Length & route

The trail is about 0.4 km one way to Evijärven lintutorni on our map; the City of Evijärvi rounds to about 500 m per direction for the Janareitti spur, so a relaxed return walk is typically a little under 1 km of walking plus time on the tower. Terrain is easy with essentially no climb.

Getting there

Drive to the signed start at Kaustisentie 154, Evijärvi. The City of Evijärvi and Kraatterijärvi Geopark both describe parking at the wastewater treatment plant yard and then walking about half a kilometre along marked paths to Evijärven lintutorni. From Evijärvi centre, head toward Veteli for roughly one kilometre and follow signs to the tower. A PDF map is linked from the municipal page.

Good to know

Access is on everyman's right with no campfires; respect the protected fen and keep to the marked path. Spring through autumn are strong seasons for migrants and breeders; bring a telescope for distant marsh birds. For larger outings in the municipality, see Uittomiehen lenkki and other listings on the city page. No dedicated trail overview video met the site's quality bar.

Managed by

Evijärvi

Official Maintenance

044 769 9248

Trail info

Out and back on the same path; walk in either direction.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Lake

Marked Route

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.4 km

Distance

about 30–60 minutes return with binoculars and birdwatching

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track, Wide Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

63.36624°N, 23.49536°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

South OstrobothniaRegion

EvijärviCity

ValmosannevaVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Municipality of Evijärvi

Our data was researched from Evijärvi, 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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