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Parmaharju nature trails

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9 km

Description

City of Lieto – Parmaharjun luontopolku+

Description

Parmaharju nature trails are about 9 km overall as the long option in a network at Liedon Parma’s Parmaharju outdoor centre in Lieto, roughly 10 km from Turku toward Hämeenlinna in Southwest Finland. The same area also offers 6 km and 1.6 km marked alternatives alongside this longer loop, and the City of Lieto together with Liedon Parma describe routes that are only partly marked on the ground so you should carry a printed or downloaded map and be comfortable reading it. The trail is partly rough underfoot in places. A grill shelter sits next to the main start area, there is room for cars, and the visit is free year-round. From the Bränikkäläntie hub you pass facilities that belong to the sports centre: Parmaharjun hyppyrimäki K80 and Parmaharjun kuntosali sit right beside the trailhead zone. The long circuit threads pine-dominated rocky forest, small openings, and short forest-road links; Retkipaikka notes picnic tables (some with small roofs), two campfire areas including the distinctive hamppukota rest spot, and information boards on local history, land use, and nature. Markings on the longest option have been renewed in recent years and show clearly in places. Trailrunning.fi recounts a Turku Trail Cup course that used Parmaharju’s nature paths and ski-track sections for a demanding 10 km race with about 200 metres of total climb, three climbs onto the ridge, and—near the end—a steep flight of 192 steps beside the ski jump before the finish line; that is useful colour on how rugged the long loop can feel after rain. The same site links to Parmaharjun ulkoilurata for running and Parmaharjun latu when snow allows, and longer bike touring passes through on Hämeen Härkätie (Lieto). Kuuden kunnanosan kierros runs nearby if you want a wider regional ride.

Length & route

The trail is about 9 km. The Parmaharju network is usually described as three marked options: about 6 km, about 9 km, and a 1.6 km mini-loop. Marking is partial and a map is strongly recommended.

Getting there

Drive to the Parmaharju centre at Bränikkäläntie 66, 21420 Lieto; there is a large parking area beside the grill shelter and an overview map of the routes. Liedon Parma lists contact phone 050-544 9609 for the venue. By public transport, Retkipaikka used Föli stops 5153 and 5154 at the Hämeentie–Bränikkäläntie crossing, about one kilometre on foot from the start.

Good to know

Carry footwear with good grip after wet weather; independent race reporting describes deep mud on similar paths in autumn. Trailrunning.fi refers to event-specific course choices; for everyday hiking, follow the map from Liedon Parma and current notices on the City of Lieto page.

History

Retkipaikka notes that Liedon Parma received the original roughly four-hectare sports area as a donation from local landowners in 1969 and later expanded it to about 8.3 hectares. The Parmaharju ski-jump complex includes hills that have been part of national-level ski jumping history; Trailrunning.fi describes the normal hill and its long staircase as a landmark along the running race route.

Managed by

Lieto

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Either direction is possible; follow the map for your chosen colour or length.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Yellow markings on the longest main loop in recent trip descriptions; other loops may use different colours on the centre map.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

City of Lieto – Parmaharjun luontopolku+

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

9 km

Distance

Roughly 2–4 hours for the 9 km loop depending on pace, stops, and conditions; allow longer if the ground is soft or icy.

Est. Time

Forest path and rock, short forest-road links, roots and uneven stone; muddy stretches possible after rain.

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Retkipaikka – Parmaharjun luontopolut in winter, Lieto+

Location

60.52594°N, 22.54128°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Southwest FinlandRegion

LietoCity

PränikkäläVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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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.

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Parmaharju nature trails9 km

Description

City of Lieto – Parmaharjun luontopolku+

Description

Length & route

The trail is about 9 km. The Parmaharju network is usually described as three marked options: about 6 km, about 9 km, and a 1.6 km mini-loop. Marking is partial and a map is strongly recommended.