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Matildanjärvi viewpoint trail, Salo

Matildanjärvi viewpoint trail

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Matildanjärvi viewpoint trail

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0.1 km

Route

Parking 1

Kariholman pysäköintialue

Teijon luontokeskus

Kariholman käymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Teijon Kalamaja 1 (Vaappu)

Wilderness Huts

Teijon Kalamajojen kuivakäymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Teijon Kalamajojen tulipaikka

Kariholman ruokailukatos

Wilderness Huts

Kariholman invalaituri

Boat & Kayak LaunchesVene- tai kanoottilaituri

Teijon Kalamaja 2 (Lippa)

Wilderness Huts

Isoholma Laavu

Wilderness HutsIsoholman Laavu is a hut in Teijon kansallispuisto. It is located on an island in Matildanjärvi. You have to use a kayak, canoe, SUP board or row boat to get out there. You can rent one from Teijo Nature Center which ...

Isoholman käymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Kavanderinlahden saunan kuivakäymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Matildanjärven sauna

SaunasMatildanjärven sauna is a private-booking electric sauna on the shore of Lake Matildanjärvi in Teijo National Park in Salo, Southwest Finland, run by Natura Viva(1). The building has a heated steam room (start heating wi...

Teijon kansallispuisto parkkipaikka - etelään

Free ParkingMatildanjärven pysäköintialue

Matildanjärven venelaituri

Boat & Kayak LaunchesVene- tai kanoottilaituri

Matildanjärven venerannan kuivakäymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Roosinniemen käymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Roosinniemen laavu

Wilderness HutsRoosinniemen laavu is a lean to shelter / hit in Teijo National Park (Teijon kansallispuistoon). It is only about 1 km from the parking lot 🅿️ so it is an an easy hike. A big thanks to Samoilija Kalevi for letting us ...

Matildanjärven pysäköintipaikan kuivakäymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Kavanderinlahden tulentekopaikka

Description

Matildanjärvi viewpoint trail is a very short walking loop—about 100 metres on our map—beside Teijon luontokeskus in Teijo National Park, Salo. From the nature centre yard the path climbs gently onto bedrock behind the building and tops out on a rocky lookout where picnic tables sit above Matildanjärvi, giving a clear,...

Luontoon.fi – Matildanjärven kierros+

Description

Matildanjärvi viewpoint trail is a very short walking loop—about 100 metres on our map—beside Teijon luontokeskus in Teijo National Park, Salo. From the nature centre yard the path climbs gently onto bedrock behind the building and tops out on a rocky lookout where picnic tables sit above Matildanjärvi, giving a clear, elevated view over the lake and the same shoreline belt that the longer Matildanjärven kierros follows on foot. Metsähallitus publishes maps, seasonal restrictions and any forestry-related closures for the wider hiking network on Luontoon.fi, including Matildanjärven kierros, which shares this hub. You are still inside one of the most visited corners of the park: Teijon luontokeskus handles permits, rentals and visitor questions, while Visit Mathildedal’s Teijo National Park notes describe canoe, kayak, SUP, rowing-boat and fatbike hire from the Matildanjärvi shore as well as sauna bookings for guests who extend the stop. Retkipaikka’s on-the-water and walking feature on Matildanjärvi recalls how busy the parking area feels on fine mornings and how rewarding the rock viewpoints feel after only a few minutes of ascent from the cars or bus stop. On our map the same cluster links Matildanjärven venelaituri, Matildanjärven sauna and Kavanderinlahden tulentekopaikka along the immediate shore, while Kariholman ruokailukatos, Kariholman invalaituri and the Kalamaja lean-tos (Teijon Kalamaja 1 (Vaappu), Teijon Kalamaja 2 (Lippa)) sit a little farther around Kariholma for longer visits. Roosinniemen laavu and Isoholma Laavu belong to the famous lake circuit rather than this micro-loop, but they are easy additions if you continue onto Matildanjärven kierros after the lookout.

Length & route

The trail is about 0.1 km as a compact loop rising from Teijon luontokeskus to the rock viewpoint above Matildanjärvi and returning. Allow only a few minutes for the loop itself; most visitors combine it with café stops, Matildanjärven sauna, shoreline picnics or the full Matildanjärven kierros circuit (roughly 5.5 km on Finnish hiking sites) described on Luontoon.fi.

Getting there

Drive to Matildanjärventie 84 in Mathildedal (Salo). Metsähallitus lists Matildanjärven pysäköintialue beside Teijon luontokeskus as the principal winter-maintained carpark for the national park hub; on our map the same hub parking is named Matildanjärven parkkipaikka. Retkipaikka also notes a small lot near the start of the accessible Kariholma spur and, in summer, free Paikku line 30 from Salo as far as the nature centre for visitors without a car. Kariholman pysäköintialue suits approaches from the Kariholma shore, and Teijon kansallispuisto parkkipaikka - etelään serves the southern trail network when you combine hikes.

Good to know

Because this spur sits in the national park’s busiest service cluster, expect company on warm weekends. Metsähallitus may close Matildanjärven kierros temporarily for forestry or prescribed-burn preparation; check Luontoon.fi before travel. Equipment hire and sauna bookings at the Matildanjärvi shore are commercial services with their own fees and hours—Visit Mathildedal lists contact details for Natura Viva. Firewood rules at shared fireplace sites elsewhere on the lake follow park guidance.

Where to rent equipment

Canoes, kayaks, SUP boards and rowing boats are available from the Matildanjärvi shore through Teijo Nature Center operations described on Visit Mathildedal.

Managed by

Salo

Salo

Official Maintenance

Trail info

National Park

Area

orange

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.1 km

Distance

About 5–15 minutes for the viewpoint loop alone; allow longer if you use Teijon luontokeskus services or continue onto Matildanjärven kierros.

Est. Time

Dirt / Stone Dust

Surface

Loop

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Luontoon.fi – Matildanjärven kierros

Location

60.20949°N, 22.92512°E

Parking coordinates

Southwest FinlandRegion

MathildedalVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Kariholma accessible trail, Teijo National Park

Jeturkasti demanding accessible trail

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Salo, 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 Salo Hiking TrailsMatildanjärvi viewpoint trail

Matildanjärvi viewpoint trail0.1 km

Route

Parking 1

Kariholman pysäköintialue

Teijon luontokeskus

Kariholman käymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Teijon Kalamaja 1 (Vaappu)

Wilderness Huts

Teijon Kalamajojen kuivakäymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Teijon Kalamajojen tulipaikka

Kariholman ruokailukatos

Wilderness Huts

Kariholman invalaituri

Boat & Kayak LaunchesVene- tai kanoottilaituri

Teijon Kalamaja 2 (Lippa)

Wilderness Huts

Isoholma Laavu

Wilderness HutsIsoholman Laavu is a hut in Teijon kansallispuisto. It is located on an island in Matildanjärvi. You have to use a kayak, canoe, SUP board or row boat to get out there. You can rent one from Teijo Nature Center which ...

Isoholman käymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Kavanderinlahden saunan kuivakäymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Matildanjärven sauna

SaunasMatildanjärven sauna is a private-booking electric sauna on the shore of Lake Matildanjärvi in Teijo National Park in Salo, Southwest Finland, run by Natura Viva(1). The building has a heated steam room (start heating wi...

Teijon kansallispuisto parkkipaikka - etelään

Free ParkingMatildanjärven pysäköintialue

Matildanjärven venelaituri

Boat & Kayak LaunchesVene- tai kanoottilaituri

Matildanjärven venerannan kuivakäymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Roosinniemen käymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Roosinniemen laavu

Wilderness HutsRoosinniemen laavu is a lean to shelter / hit in Teijo National Park (Teijon kansallispuistoon). It is only about 1 km from the parking lot 🅿️ so it is an an easy hike. A big thanks to Samoilija Kalevi for letting us ...

Matildanjärven pysäköintipaikan kuivakäymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Kavanderinlahden tulentekopaikka

Description

Matildanjärvi viewpoint trail is a very short walking loop—about 100 metres on our map—beside Teijon luontokeskus in Teijo National Park, Salo. From the nature centre yard the path climbs gently onto bedrock behind the building and tops out on a rocky lookout where picnic tables sit above Matildanjärvi, giving a clear,...

Luontoon.fi – Matildanjärven kierros+

Description

Matildanjärvi viewpoint trail is a very short walking loop—about 100 metres on our map—beside Teijon luontokeskus in Teijo National Park, Salo. From the nature centre yard the path climbs gently onto bedrock behind the building and tops out on a rocky lookout where picnic tables sit above Matildanjärvi, giving a clear, elevated view over the lake and the same shoreline belt that the longer Matildanjärven kierros follows on foot. Metsähallitus publishes maps, seasonal restrictions and any forestry-related closures for the wider hiking network on Luontoon.fi, including Matildanjärven kierros, which shares this hub. You are still inside one of the most visited corners of the park: Teijon luontokeskus handles permits, rentals and visitor questions, while Visit Mathildedal’s Teijo National Park notes describe canoe, kayak, SUP, rowing-boat and fatbike hire from the Matildanjärvi shore as well as sauna bookings for guests who extend the stop. Retkipaikka’s on-the-water and walking feature on Matildanjärvi recalls how busy the parking area feels on fine mornings and how rewarding the rock viewpoints feel after only a few minutes of ascent from the cars or bus stop. On our map the same cluster links Matildanjärven venelaituri, Matildanjärven sauna and Kavanderinlahden tulentekopaikka along the immediate shore, while Kariholman ruokailukatos, Kariholman invalaituri and the Kalamaja lean-tos (Teijon Kalamaja 1 (Vaappu), Teijon Kalamaja 2 (Lippa)) sit a little farther around Kariholma for longer visits. Roosinniemen laavu and Isoholma Laavu belong to the famous lake circuit rather than this micro-loop, but they are easy additions if you continue onto Matildanjärven kierros after the lookout.

Length & route

The trail is about 0.1 km as a compact loop rising from Teijon luontokeskus to the rock viewpoint above Matildanjärvi and returning. Allow only a few minutes for the loop itself; most visitors combine it with café stops, Matildanjärven sauna, shoreline picnics or the full Matildanjärven kierros circuit (roughly 5.5 km on Finnish hiking sites) described on Luontoon.fi.

Getting there

Drive to Matildanjärventie 84 in Mathildedal (Salo). Metsähallitus lists Matildanjärven pysäköintialue beside Teijon luontokeskus as the principal winter-maintained carpark for the national park hub; on our map the same hub parking is named Matildanjärven parkkipaikka. Retkipaikka also notes a small lot near the start of the accessible Kariholma spur and, in summer, free Paikku line 30 from Salo as far as the nature centre for visitors without a car. Kariholman pysäköintialue suits approaches from the Kariholma shore, and Teijon kansallispuisto parkkipaikka - etelään serves the southern trail network when you combine hikes.

Good to know

Because this spur sits in the national park’s busiest service cluster, expect company on warm weekends. Metsähallitus may close Matildanjärven kierros temporarily for forestry or prescribed-burn preparation; check Luontoon.fi before travel. Equipment hire and sauna bookings at the Matildanjärvi shore are commercial services with their own fees and hours—Visit Mathildedal lists contact details for Natura Viva. Firewood rules at shared fireplace sites elsewhere on the lake follow park guidance.

Where to rent equipment

Canoes, kayaks, SUP boards and rowing boats are available from the Matildanjärvi shore through Teijo Nature Center operations described on Visit Mathildedal.

Managed by

Salo

Salo

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

National Park

Area

orange

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Open / Good Condition

Location

60.20949°N, 22.92512°E

Parking coordinates

Southwest FinlandRegion

MathildedalVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.1 km

Distance

About 5–15 minutes for the viewpoint loop alone; allow longer if you use Teijon luontokeskus services or continue onto Matildanjärven kierros.

Est. Time

Dirt / Stone Dust

Surface

Loop

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Luontoon.fi – Matildanjärven kierros

Explore nearby

Kariholma accessible trail, Teijo National Park

Jeturkasti demanding accessible trail

Rate & Review

Be the first to write a review for "Matildanjärvi viewpoint trail"

Share a photo from a recent trip

Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Salo, 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 Salo Hiking TrailsMatildanjärvi viewpoint trail