Sauvo Map

Keittiö-, pukuhuone-, wc-, pesu- ja saunatilat.

Maalu Devil's Field Trail is a short nature path in Maalu village, Sauvo, Southwest Finland, best known for a viewing tower, an Ice-Age stone field (pirunpelto) and a lookout toward Maalunlahti. On our map the walk is about 0.8 km one way along a single line; most people return the same way for a compact outing near the Archipelago Trail countryside. For route description, wayfinding and what to expect underfoot, start with Tammireitit, which publishes the dedicated Maalun Pirunpellonpolku page and reminders to stay on the marked route and to avoid stepping on the fragile pirunpelto stones (1). The route is part of the wider Tammireitit network developed by Sauvo, Kaarina, Lieto and Paimio. From the parking area off Maaluntie, follow the "Näköalatorni" guidance up the forest road: a new viewing tower sits on Maalu's highest rock where a wartime air-surveillance mast once stood, with a picnic table and an interpretive panel at the foot (1)(3). The path continues past a young-clearing crossing—Tammireitit notes it can stay damp there—then reaches the pirunpelto, a well-preserved ancient shore of heaved and rounded stones (1). Walk around the stone field on the marked northern line rather than crossing the rocks. Beyond gnarled pines the route reaches Paratiisimäki-style open rock with views across Maalunlahti; you then retrace your steps (1). Turun Seutusanomat enjoyed the same sequence on a frosty day, calling markings sparse but manageable on a short route and recommending boots when thaw conditions soften the tread (2). Luontopolkumies describes similar terrain, a modest elevation gain to the outlook, and about three quarters of an hour on the move without a long snack stop (3). Cyclists on the long Sauvon kierros ride pass very close to this trailhead, so combining a quick tower-and-pirunpelto walk with a bike circuit of Sauvo is easy if you already have wheels in the area.

Hiirmetsä Elf Trail is about 0.7 km through rocky pine forest on Haarakallio next to Sauvo village centre in Southwest Finland. For the trail concept, length, accessibility notes, and the partnership behind it, the Municipality of Sauvo is the clearest official starting point(1). Tammireitit, which maintains this route as part of the wider Tammi trail network, fills in how the path feels underfoot and how markings look in the forest(2). The trail is built around playful “tonttu” figures and small tasks: children solve gentle riddles along the way, and adults get their own assignments too(1)(2). From rocky viewpoints you can pick out Sauvo’s medieval grey stone church and the village roofs below the forest(2). It is aimed especially at families and small groups rather than through-hikers covering distance(2). Underfoot it is mostly easy walking, but roots, stones, and short steps onto bedrock add a little adventure for children(2). The Municipality of Sauvo states explicitly that the elf trail is not suitable for people with reduced mobility(1). It is a narrow forest path, so pushchairs are not practical(2). If you are in Sauvo with a bike and want a much longer ride on a marked line, Sauvon kierros is a separate cycling route in the same municipality that passes many service points elsewhere around Sauvo.

The Liivala village circuit is an easy, marked bike and walking tour through Sauvo parish village in Southwest Finland. For turn-by-turn context, markings, etiquette, and how it connects to the wider Tammi route network, start with the dedicated Liivalan lenkki page on Tammireitit (1). The City of Sauvo lists Tammireitit as the area’s shared hiking, cycling, and paddling route system and points to municipal maps and Lipas for outdoor layers (2). Visit Sauvo’s attractions pages help triangulate the medieval stone church and village heritage you pass along the lanes (3). The tour is about 3.4 km along one continuous path. Mid-route you cross the school and sports cluster where Seuralan pallokenttä Sauvo, Seuralan kaukalo, Koulukeskuksen lähiliikuntapaikka Sauvo, Koulukeskuksen ulkokuntoilusali, Sauvon koulukeskuksen monitoimikenttä, Sauvon koulukeskuksen kenttä, Sauvon koulukeskuksen liikuntasali 2, Sauvon koulukeskuksen liikuntasali 1, and Palvelukeskuksen lähiliikuntapaikka sit almost side by side—a practical stretch to pause for water or a short break. Near Sauvon tenniskenttä the line keeps threading the built-up edge before the northern end approaches Kannaksen laavu, a simple lean-to a short detour off the line that works well as a snack stop in fair weather. Heritage-wise the circuit passes timber houses around the old village core, the 1930s functionalist corner building at the market square, Sauvon kirjasto in the former dairy on Vintterintie, and Poutajoki / Sauvonjoki with Haaviston myllypato and the old Haaviston mill site. Medieval Sauvon kirkko and wall paintings are the headline sight. You can continue on the village-centre Sauvon kyläidylli loop or join the long Sauvon kierros bike loop where those routes meet the Tammi network. Nearby Hiirmetsä Elf Trail suits families looking for a themed woodland walk. The official description recommends following painted marks clockwise, keeps dogs leashed, bans campfires along the route, and asks riders and walkers to respect yards and carry litter out (1). Surfaces are typical village roads and paths; traffic is light but expect ordinary access roads and driveways.

Sauvon kierros is about 59 km of loop cycling through Sauvo in Southwest Finland, mainly on paved rural roads with gravel and unpaved links woven through fields, forested stretches, and the village countryside character the archipelago municipality is known for. Turn-by-turn road names, surface notes, and visitor etiquette—including slow riding around horses and care on private roads near yards—are laid out on the dedicated Sauvon kierros page on Tammireitit (1). The City of Sauvo reports that Tammi route bike markings were completed during 2024 and that the whole network’s map layers were also published via national map services, which helps if you want the wider four-municipality picture beyond this loop (2). Metsähallitus lists the same route on Luontoon.fi for map-first browsing (3). Bikeland’s EuroVelo overview reminds readers that developed Baltic Sea cycle corridors run along Finland’s south coast; portions of the Tammi network intentionally connect with those regional main cycling routes and EuroVelo alignments (4). Early kilometres pass near Kannaksen laavu, a simple lean-to set back from the lane, then thread toward the school and sports cluster around Sauvo’s service centre where tennis courts, ball fields, an outdoor gym, and local sports parks sit almost on top of one another—a handy water or snack stop before the miles open out. The short Liivalan lenkki and village-centre Sauvon kyläidylli circuits branch from the same area if you want a gentler add-on through chapel-village streets and near a disc golf course before committing to the long loop. Around Suojalan hiihtomaja the line meets Suojalan valaistu latu and Suojalan kuntorata; winter skiers and runners use those maintained tracks while summer cyclists roll past the hut clearing. Further along, Merikotkan kierros is the long sea-kayaking circuit in the same municipality—useful context if you are pairing bike days with paddle days—and Sauvon melontareitti passes Kalliorannan ruokokattoinen laavu, Karunan jalkapallokenttä, Rantolan uimapaikka and Kalliorannan talviuintipaikka on the Karuna shore where a swim or winter-dip culture stop can break up the saddle time. Near Maalu, Maalun Pirunpellonpolku offers a short hiking spur, and Hiirmetsä Elf Trail lies within a few hundred metres of the bike line for families wanting a fairy-trail walkoff. Terrain is mostly gentle but not flat: Tammireitit warns of a few steeper pitches and, critically, of fast motor traffic on Sauvon–Kemiö road (regional road 181) where shoulders stay narrow—treat that section as experienced-rider territory, ease off the pace, and be ready to yield space (1). The same source recommends the loop for confident touring or gravel riders who are comfortable sharing rural highways, not for beginners looking for a quiet rail-trail. After rain, softer gravel and dirt links can slow narrow tyres; wider rubber or modest tyre pressure makes the unpaved connectors more pleasant.