Varikattila Circle Trail
Description
Varikattilankierros is a short hiking trail of about 2 km south of Salo, on the Lehmijärvi shore at Lehmiranta. The route climbs onto Varikattilanmäki, a rocky hill protected since 1982 together with Kuukallio as part of a nationally valuable rock landscape. Along the way you pass Arttu, a large private nature reserve...
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Trail info
On the hilltop loop, follow the arrowed path; one detailed trip account describes walking the summit circle counter-clockwise as marked.
Route direction
Nature Reserve
Area
Lake
Lake
Red ribbon (Visit Salo Region). A field sign described by hikers also mentioned orange ribbon for the marked Varikattilankierros segment.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
2 km
Distance
About 1–1.5 hours
Est. Time
Dirt / Duckboards
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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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.
Varikattila Circle Trail2 km
Description
Varikattilankierros is a short hiking trail of about 2 km south of Salo, on the Lehmijärvi shore at Lehmiranta. The route climbs onto Varikattilanmäki, a rocky hill protected since 1982 together with Kuukallio as part of a nationally valuable rock landscape. Along the way you pass Arttu, a large private nature reserve...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
On the hilltop loop, follow the arrowed path; one detailed trip account describes walking the summit circle counter-clockwise as marked.
Route direction
Nature Reserve
Area
Lake
Lake
Red ribbon (Visit Salo Region). A field sign described by hikers also mentioned orange ribbon for the marked Varikattilankierros segment.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
2 km
Distance
About 1–1.5 hours
Est. Time
Dirt / Duckboards
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Varikattila Circle 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.