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Ankka–Nautela nature trail

—•Hiking Trails

8.5 km

Route

Nautelan lintutorni

7.3 km|Free

Scenic Lookout Towers

Description

Luontoon.fi – Ankka–Nautela luontopolku+

Description

Ankka–Nautela nature trail is about 8.5 km one way between the Ankka residential edge of Lieto parish village and the Nautelankoski rapids cultural landscape in Southwest Finland. Metsähallitus publishes the trail on Luontoon.fi, and the municipal destination page adds local notes on sections, lean-to stops, and links to the wider Tammireitit network. The trail is not a closed loop: you can walk it one way and arrange a shuttle, retrace your steps for a longer day, or stitch in local connecting paths around Nautela. Along the route you move through forest paths and quieter gravel links; some stretches pass through privately owned forest where staying on the marked path matters. Tammireitit describes the trail as four named stages so you can pick a shorter outing: Ankan lento roughly 1.3 km from the Ankka side toward the first lean-to and campfire cluster, Kukkulan kuningas about 0.7 km suited to families, Poson polku roughly 2.9 km with rootier tread and short rocky steps, and the more demanding Vintalan vaellus section with road crossings and a steep hill that authorities recommend mainly for adults. Early on, you reach a campfire site and laavu, a roofed rest shelter, and information boards; sources agree you should bring your own firewood for the campfire. After rain, short muddy patches are common and sturdier footwear helps. Heleä Training’s trail-running write-up from the area highlights clear yellow paint markings and signposting toward either Nautela or Ankka, notes there is no winter maintenance on the nature trail, and reminds that dogs should stay leashed on the private-land sections. About 7.3 km into the route you come close to Nautelan lintutorni, a birdwatching tower above the rapids zone—worth a short detour for river and canopy views and a natural turnaround landmark before the trail eases toward built edges such as Pahkamäen koulun liikuntasali. At Nautela the trail meets Nautelankosken luonnonsuojelualueen polut for a compact interpretation loop through the reserve, and winter skiers or runners can join Aseman valaistu latu or Aseman valaistu kuntorata Lieto near the same corner. Paddlers following Aurajoen melontareitti (Lieto) also pass the tower area, so a mixed walking-and-boating weekend is easy to combine if you plan put-ins and parking separately. For a much bigger day on two wheels, Kuuden kunnanosan kierros shares the vicinity and uses overlapping outdoor nodes elsewhere around Lieto. Seasonally, summer visitors sometimes combine the walk with services at Nautelankoski such as pop-up refreshments when operators are open. Always double-check opening hours on site because offerings change year to year.

Length & route

The trail is about 8.5 km one way as mapped here; municipal copy still often rounds the one-way distance to 8 km and describes roughly 16 km round-trip if you return on foot. Expect rooty forest path, quieter gravel connectors, and short rocky steps on middle sections, with the Vintalan vaellus leg adding steeper gradient and road crossings.

Getting there

You can stage the hike from the Ankka side near Lieto parish village or from Nautelankoski depending on vehicle logistics. Heleä Training notes parking on the Ankka end and repeat visits mention leaving a car at either terminus because signage reads “Nautela” from Ankka and “Ankka” from Nautela. Heleä Training also notes public transport is workable for reaching the trail when you plan connections toward either end. Combine with the Nautelankoski museum and reserve parking when you start from the rapids rather than Ankka.

Good to know

Carry out all litter, respect private land boundaries, and keep dogs leashed where local guidance requires. Bring your own firewood if you plan to use the maintained campfire. There is no winter maintenance on this nature trail even though nearby lit ski and fitness tracks may be groomed.

Managed by

Lieto

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Walkable in either direction; signage points toward Nautela from Ankka and toward Ankka from Nautela.

Route direction

Recreation Area

River

Yellow paint blazes on trees plus trail signs toward Ankka or Nautela.

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

Heleä Training – Ankka–Nautela polkujuoksujuttu

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

8.5 km

Distance

Typically half a day one way at hiking pace with breaks; a same-day round trip is a full-day outing for most walkers.

Est. Time

Dirt / Gravel

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Liedon kaupunki – Ankka–Nautela+

Location

60.52684°N, 22.48777°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Southwest FinlandRegion

LietoCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Pahkamäen koulun liikuntasali

367 m

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Lieto, 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.

Finland Southwest Finland Lieto Hiking TrailsAnkka–Nautela nature trail

Ankka–Nautela nature trail8.5 km

Route

Nautelan lintutorni

7.3 km|Free

Scenic Lookout Towers

Description

Luontoon.fi – Ankka–Nautela luontopolku+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Managed by

Lieto

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Walkable in either direction; signage points toward Nautela from Ankka and toward Ankka from Nautela.

Route direction

Recreation Area

River

Yellow paint blazes on trees plus trail signs toward Ankka or Nautela.

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

Heleä Training – Ankka–Nautela polkujuoksujuttu

Location

60.52684°N, 22.48777°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Southwest FinlandRegion

LietoCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

8.5 km

Distance

Typically half a day one way at hiking pace with breaks; a same-day round trip is a full-day outing for most walkers.

Est. Time

Dirt / Gravel

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Liedon kaupunki – Ankka–Nautela+

Explore nearby

Pahkamäen koulun liikuntasali

367 m

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