Espoo Hiking Trails

For closures, firewood deliveries to shelters, and the area PDF map, the City of Helsinki Pirttimäki outdoor recreation area page is the place to check(1). Metsähallitus lists the same trail on Luontoon.fi under the 6.3 km Pirttimäki name(2). Visit Espoo summarises the landscape for visitors(3). The trail is about 8.8 km. Official materials often describe the blue-marked Pirttimäki circuit as roughly 6.3–6.5 km depending on variants at junctions; the geometry we publish follows a longer segment through the same Pirttimäki–Oittaa network. The route lies in Espoo northwest of Lake Bodom on land managed by the City of Helsinki as part of a 430-hectare Ice Age landscape shared with Karjakaivo: steep rock slopes, boulders, small lakes and ponds, bogs, and a large hazel grove(1)(3)(4). From the crossing at Pirttimäen ulkoilualue / Ulkokuntoilupaikka (4,5 km & 6,3 km risteys) the line climbs into forest, reaches Sulalampi with a simple rest spot and fishing zone, then passes Malmilampi and Pirttimäen Taukotupa before Sorlampi and Pikku Sorlampi, where cooking shelters and dry toilets sit among the fishing waters. Near Oittaan ulkoilualue WC the path touches the wider Oittaa–Pirttimäki connections. The return leg passes Pirttimäen ulkoilualue / Keittokatos and the outdoor exercise and play facilities before Pirttimäen parkkipaikka, Pirttimäen Ulkoilumaja, and the keittokatos at Pirttimäki hill. In winter the same corridors are groomed for classic skiing as Pirttimäen ladut; the full Pirttimäen ulkoilureitit network adds longer options in the same area. UUVi notes dogs on leash and fires only at marked keittokatokset, with firewood supplied in the snow-free season(4). Retkipaikka’s Luontopolkumies describes a spring 2026 walk on the blue-marked loop, Sulalampi coffee break, and the climb past Reitti 2000 junctions toward Solvalla and Haltia—useful on-the-ground texture for pacing and junctions(5).

Bergö Nature Trail is about 2.5 km as a marked loop in the Bergö–Ramsö nature reserve in Espoo’s Suvisaaristo archipelago, in Uusimaa. The City of Espoo publishes service details for the route at its Bergön luontopolku service point(1). Metsähallitus lists the same trail on Luontoon.fi(2). UUVI’s regional outdoor guide adds practical notes on parking spacing, the picnic spot below the tower, and rules for the protected area(3). Luontopolkumies describes a spring visit by bus, how the loop is split by Bergöntie road, and bright green paint marks along the rocky forest sections(4). Habitat varies from old rocky pine woods and dim spruce stands to rocky bogs and alder fen glimpses from the roadside. The loop runs roughly 1.1 km east of Bergöntie and about 1.4 km west of it(1)(3). Along the way you pass Bergö Parking, a small lot that suits the eastern circuit. About 1.7 km into a clockwise circuit, Bergön lintutorni rises as a destination—the tower is nearly 16 m tall with a summit more than 35 m above sea level and wide views over sea, Helsinki’s centre, Porkkala, and nearby housing(3). A table with benches sits at the foot for snacks(3). Finish or begin at Bergön parkkipaikka, the larger, crushed-gravel area uphill along Bergöntie with a short, easier approach to the tower(3). The northern forest path is narrow and sometimes rocky and rooty; the City of Espoo warns that the trail can be difficult in places because of steep elevation changes(1). Open fires and camping are not allowed on the nature reserve; keep dogs on a leash and stay on marked routes and roads, including when cycling to the area(3). For the newest structures and signage, the municipality announced in late 2022 that the nature trail beside the tower was opened with improved signing from Suvisaarentie and Bergöntie(5).

The Bullfinch Circle Trail (Finnish name Punarinnankierros) is a short, easy hike in Nuuksio National Park at Haukkalampi, Espoo. The trail is about 2.4 km as one walk, dipping past small forest lakes before coming back to the Haukkalampi parking area. For the national route listing and map entry, see Luontoon.fi(1). The circuit is one of the gentler marked options at Haukkalampi: red trail markers, mostly wide easy footing with a short stretch of duckboards at the west end of Lake Valklammi, and only modest ups and downs. Independent walkers describe it as a quick after-work outing or a family-friendly taste of Nuuksio without committing to a long day(2)(3). From the Haukkalampi parking ends you quickly reach lakeshore walking. After roughly one kilometre the path runs along Valklammi, then climbs briefly onto rock before dropping to Mustalampi. The Mustalampi shore is the main rest area: several cooking shelters, campfire spots, tables, a woodshed, and dry toilets clustered near Mustalammen keittokatos, Mustalammen pieni keittokatos, Mustalammen tulentekopaikka, Mustalampi tulipaikka2, and the tent pitches Mustalammen itäpuolen telttailualue and Mustalammen länsipuolen telttailualue. Expect more people here in fine weather—popular with swimmers, picnickers, and overnight tents. From Mustalampi the wide trail toward Haukkalampi also carries other coloured markers; hikers on Haukankierros and Korpinkierros share the same broad track for a while(2). Near Haukkalampi you pass Haukkalammen laituri, Haukanpesän laituri, Haukkalampi Haukanpesä varaussauna, and can use Haukanholman keittokatos, Haukanholman tulentekopaikka, and Haukanholman telttailualue on Haukanholma point before closing the circuit to Haukkalammen pieni pysäköintialue or Haukkalampi iso pysäköintialue. The route meets longer networks where it touches Reitti 2000 and Haukkalampi pyöräilyreitti; the minute Haukkalammen saaren polku circles the Haukkalampi islet and reuses many of the same service points(2). Nahkiaispolku is another two-kilometre nature trail from the same Haukkalampi trailhead cluster on the City of Espoo’s nature trail index(4). Espoo lies in Uusimaa west of Helsinki; Haukkalampi is a practical entry to Nuuksio for car and public-transport visitors alike(2).

The Solvalla–Haukkalampi connecting trail is about 3.4 km as one point-to-point hike between the Haukkalampi edge of Nuuksio National Park and the Solvalla–Haltia recreation gate in Espoo. Metsähallitus publishes the official trail sheet on Luontoon.fi under the Finnish name Solvalla-Haukkalampi yhdysreitti, with the English portal title Haltia–Haukkalampi Connecting Trail for the same route id(1). Haltia.com’s Retkelle Nuuksioon introduction repeats that this connector is marked with an orange square and a black centre line, calls the profile demanding in places because of climbs and stair flights, and reminds walkers that they can use the lakeshore and pier at Lake Pitkäjärvi for a natural break(2). On the ground the path mixes forest footpath, wooden duckboards over wet hollows, and long metal or timber stairways on the steepest pitches, including a well-known steel staircase stretch beside the Nuuksio road crossing(3). The line crosses Nuuksiontie, threads mature spruce–birch forest, drops to Pitkäjärvi’s north shore, and climbs again before joining the wider Haukkalampi trail network. Retkipaikka published Paul Stevens’ morning account of following the orange blazes out from Haltia, listening for songbirds over Myllypuro, and using the long flights of steps as the main workout—worth reading for pacing and seasonal colour even though that outing later loops other lakes(3). Our map ties the route to practical stops along the way. Near Haukkalampi, Haukkalampi iso pysäköintialue sits within a short walk of the trail, Tyynelä kuivakäymälä offers a toilet stop roughly a kilometre in, and Haukkalampi - Haltia yhdysreitin melontalaituri gives canoeists a launch beside the path. Around Solvalla and Haltia you pass Folkhälsan’s sports institute buildings (Solvallan urheiluopisto / Voimistelusali, Solvallan urheiluopisto / Liikuntahalli, Solvallan urheiluopisto / Kuntosali, Solvallan urheiluopiston tekonurmikenttä, Solvallan urheiluopiston yleisurheilukenttä), Haltia pysäköintialue for drivers, Suomen luontokeskus Haltia itself, Solvallan uimapaikka, Haltian kota Espoo for shelter views, Maahisenkierros esteetön pysäköintialue where accessible parking is provided uphill, Laskettelukeskus Solvalla-Swinghill at the ski hill, Karjakaivon ulkoilualue / Ulkokuntoilupaikka for outdoor exercise equipment, and Metsähallitus’ Aarnituli varaustulentekopaika with its Aarnituli varaustulentekopaikan kuivakäymälä—read more on our pages for the nature centre, kota, and reservable fireplace when you plan food or overnight links. Junctions meet several other named routes: Reitti 2000 follows the regional cycling spine where it coincides with this corridor, and Punarinnan kierros together with Päivättärenpolku fan out from the Haltia gate for shorter loops(2)(4). Solvallan urheiluopiston latu (3km/p+v/valaistu) shares the same yard in winter as a groomed ski line—keep winter right-of-way rules in mind if you step across packed tracks. Espoo belongs to the Helsinki capital area; Uusimaa is the wider coastal region that holds both city forests and this national-park edge.

The trail is about 1.4 km as a loop in Espoo next to the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia at the Solvalla gateway to Nuuksio. Metsähallitus publishes the route sheet on Luontoon.fi under the name Päivättärenpolku, and the same circuit appears on the City of Espoo nature-trail list as Päivättärenpolku in Solvalla(1)(2). For how the loop fits the courtyard and services around Haltia, the hiking introduction on haltia.com is the most practical visitor-facing summary, including marking practice and the short optional detour toward Laskettelukeskus Solvalla-Swinghill(3). Visit Vihti Region also presents Haltia as the hub where Päivättärenpolku, Maahisenkierros and the very short Punaisen sulan salaisuus -lasten luontopolku start, and notes the branch toward Nuuksio National Park at Haukkalampi(4). Espoo lies in Uusimaa, and this short circle is an easy add-on before or after visiting Suomen luontokeskus Haltia, renting gear, or eating at Restaurant Haltia. From the Solvalla–Haltia corner you quickly pass Karjakaivon ulkoilualue / Ulkokuntoilupaikka and, a little farther on foot, Aarnituli varaustulentekopaikka with a dry toilet in the same cluster—handy if you are combining the walk with a booked campfire pause. The loop runs through forest and shared fitness-path corridors; haltia.com describes gentle sections mixed with a few short, steeper pitches, and Natura Viva’s Nuuksio page characterises the climbs as punchy for such a small kilometer count—worth knowing if you want a completely flat stroller walk(3)(5). About 0.9 km into the circuit you reach Haltia pysäköintialue, a natural hub before Suomen luontokeskus Haltia, Haltian kota Espoo and Solvallan uimapaikka—good landmarks for pacing snack or swim plans in warm weather. Near the close of the loop, Maahisenkierros esteetön pysäköintialue sits beside the accessible Maahisenkierros lookout route if you want to extend the day. When you want a longer outing, the same trailhead links to Solvalla-Haukkalampi yhdysreitti toward Haukkalampi, and the wider Solvalla area also connects to routes such as Reitti 2000 for cycling(3)(4).

Maahisenkierros is about 1.6 km of hiking tread beside the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia in Espoo, at the gateway to the Nuuksio lake upland. Metsähallitus lists it as a demanding accessible trail, with a wide stone-ash surface for wheels, railings on the steepest pitches, rest spots along the way, and an accessible viewing platform over Lake Nuuksion Pitkäjärvi(1). For the same classification plus practical arrival detail from Haltia’s courtyard, Finnish Nature Centre Haltia’s accessibility and hiking pages are the best on-site companion(2). The City of Espoo also records Maahisenkierros among nature trails that start from the Solvalla area(3). The route begins from the upper Solvalla Areena parking band next to Maahisenkierros esteetön pysäköintialue, where Haltia notes a dedicated accessible parking space; additional cars often use Haltia pysäköintialue closer to Suomen luontokeskus Haltia(2). Early along the route you pass facilities clustered around Solvallan urheiluopisto — for example Karjakaivon ulkoilualue / Ulkokuntoilupaikka near the lift slope of Laskettelukeskus Solvalla-Swinghill — and you can break at Aarnituli varaustulentekopaikka, a reservable fire site with a dry toilet nearby, before or after the viewpoint(1)(2). Haltian kota Espoo sits near the centre building for a longer stop indoors. Near the far end of the route the rock wall Karjakaivon Kiipeilykallio lies just off the tread for climbers who already use that venue. From this pocket you can stitch in other short Haltia Gate loops without driving: Päivättärenpolku and Päivättären luontopolku nature trails, the tiny Punaisen sulan salaisuus -lasten luontopolku for children, and the Solvalla–Haukkalampi yhdysreitti toward Nuuksio National Park’s Haukkalampi gateway. In winter the illuminated ski tracks of Solvallan urheiluopiston latu thread the same sports institute yards, and Reitti 2000 passes through for longer bike touring. Retkitassut’s short post from a November family visit notes an easy lap with a puppy on gravel wide enough for a pram when the surface stays firm(4). Nuuksio is the landscape anchor and Uusimaa the region; keep dogs leashed and follow any grass or forest fire instructions from authorities before lighting fires(1).

Luukki outdoor trails are a long marked network in northern Nuuksio, on both sides of Vihdintie in Espoo, about 23 km from central Helsinki. The trail is about 22.8 km from start to end along the marked network; the same network is described officially as roughly 22 km of marked routes, with about 15 km of fine gravel surface and 7 km on natural ground. The area belongs to the Nuuksio lake upland: small lakes, rocky knolls, groves, and mires alternate along wide, well-kept paths that suit easy day hiking, running, and mountain biking on marked routes. For planning a visit, start with Visit Espoo’s Luukki outdoor area page(1) for services and atmosphere, and the City of Helsinki’s Luukki outdoor recreation area page(2) for routes, rules, fireplaces, and seasonal maintenance. The route shares much of its line with Luukkaan luontopolku, where cone-marked nature-trail posts and numbered boards explain forest nature, management, and local history. The longer “seven lakes” variant passes Hepolampi, Hauklampi, Mustalampi, Väärälampi, Halkolampi, and Kaitalampi; a shorter blue branch circles Hauklampi back toward Luukin kartano (Luukki Manor), while the longer yellow branch continues past the smaller ponds. Near Kaitalampi you can cool off at Kaitalampi Swimming Spot or Kaitalampi Swimming Spot (North); Halkolampi has several cooking shelters and fishing spots. Around Luukin kartano, Luukinjärven uimaranta, beach volleyball courts, outdoor gyms, and Luukin Grillikatos and Luukin Grillikatos 2 offer a full day’s mix of walking, swimming, and breaks. Dry toilets are placed at several service points along the network. Retkipaikka’s Luontopolkumies walk-through of the seven-lakes loop(3) notes wide, easy walking, busy but friendly weekend use, and in places worn nature boards—worth a read for shore-by-shore pacing and where optional side spurs add distance. Espoo hosts the trails on the ground; Uusimaa frames the wider lake-and-forest setting. The trail is a day-use destination: camping is not allowed in the protected parts of the area, and dogs must stay on leash.

Hanikka nature trail is about 5.2 km of marked walking through Soukka’s coastal forests and rock shores between Suinonsalmi, Kaitalahti, and Soukansalmi in Espoo. Espoo.fi gives the practical overview—contact details for the environment unit, bus stops, parking options, and a link into the wider nature-trails hub(1). UUVI summarises regional outdoor ethics for the same footprint: open fires are not allowed and dogs must be kept on leash(2). If you want a long on-the-ground write-up with photos, Retkipaikka’s Luontopolkumies has revisited the route several times and describes boardwalk mileage, yellow blaze-style markings on trees and stone, and how the climb above the shore feels in practice(3). WalkHelsinki’s winter visit underlines how rooty and slippery the duckboards and bedrock can feel when the forest is dark and damp, even in daylight(4). You can join or leave the path anywhere along the circuit; shorter sections are fine on busy days. About 1.5 km in, the route reaches Hanikan luontopolku / Lintutorni: a bird-watching tower on Kaitalahti’s southern shore, good for scanning reedbed waterfowl when migrants are active—read more on our Hanikan luontopolku / Lintutorni page. Further west, around 2.9 km, the line passes the Ala-Soukan cluster: Ala-Soukan hiekkakenttä, Ala-soukan luistelukenttä, Ala-Soukan kuntoportaat, and Ala-soukan parkkipaikka sit together off Alatörmä—convenient if you start from that sports block or link across to Kunnon Reitti Soukka, which shares that parking corner. Dropping toward Suinonsalmi, Hanikan kuntoradan ulkokuntoiluvälineet, Hanikan Pysäköintialue, Hanikan uimaranta (Suinonsalmi), and Hanikan uimarannan ulkokuntosali line up along Suvisaarentie: easy spots to finish with a swim, outdoor gym reps, or a lap on the adjacent Hanikan kuntorata (GPS) or lit ski loop Hanikan kuntorata (2,5km/p+v/valaistu). The long Espoon Rantaraitti shoreline walk meets this corridor at the Hanikka end, so strong walkers can extend a half-day toward Kivenlahti and beyond. The interpretive panels describe Kaitalahti birdlife, Bronze Age burial cairns and Ice Age landforms; keep to the marked path around the protected erratic and ancient graves.

The trail is about 4.1 km as one walk through Laajalahti’s shore forests and reedbeds in Espoo, Uusimaa. For themed nature trails next to Villa Elfvik—Luonnon helmassa, Puulajipolku, Liito-oravan matkassa, the 2.9 km link toward Otaniemi, and winter variants—start with the City of Espoo’s nature-trails hub(1). The shallow bay beside the path is part of the Laajalahti nature reserve; Metsähallitus sets the binding rules for movement on marked paths, dogs on leash, bans on open fire and camping, and berry and mushroom picking on the protected ground(2). Uudenmaan virkistysalueyhdistys gives a compact overview of birdwatching, the two towers, and boardwalk character on its Laajalahti service page(3). Visit Espoo underlines why spring migration is dramatic here and how the 2.9 km nature route ties Villa Elfvik to the Otaniemi-side tower(4). Along the route you soon reach Laajalahden lintujenkatselulava, a viewing platform over the reeds—easy birdwatching without wading into sensitive habitat. Where the line meets wider exercise corridors, Pyhänristinpuiston ulkokuntoiluvälineet offers outdoor gym gear and a natural junction with Espoon Rantaraitti, the long coastal walking route that threads much of Espoo’s shoreline. Further along the bay, Maarinlahti / Luontotorni is the second observation tower named in reserve material; it pairs with Villa Elfvikin lintutorni for quieter seaward views. Villa Elfvik luontotalo itself is the city-run nature house with rotating exhibits and a café when open schedules allow. Laajalahden parkkipaikka sits close to the northern shore curve for drivers; Laajalahden talviuintipaikka marks the winter-swimming spot near Ruukinrannantie for anyone combining a walk with a cold dip in season. Terrain mixes wide gravel or dirt tread next to forest, long stretches of duckboards through rush bed and pasture margin, and short road links—sturdy shoes help after wet weather when boardwalks stay slippery(3)(5). The shortest “Luonnon helmassa” loop near Villa Elfvik is built for wheelchairs and prams; the longer cross-bay link is mostly duckboard and forest footpath and is not marketed as barrier-free(3). Retkipaikka writer Luontopolkumies captures how blue square blazes and cone markers guide the accessible loop and how optional detours linger on the reed bridge—useful colour for first-time visitors(5).

Tremanskärr nature trail is about 2.4 km of hiking in northern Espoo near Kalajärvi, looping through rocky spruce forest, a natural raised bog, and the Kurkijärvi forest pond. For the latest rules, conditions, and contacts, start with the Tremanskärr nature trail page on Espoo.fi(1) and the trail entry on Luontoon.fi(2); UUVI summarises the same conservation area from a regional recreation angle, including that open fires are not allowed and dogs must stay on leash(3). The trail is largely inside a nature reserve; information boards introduce northern Espoo’s habitats and the Tremanskärr bog. Benches along the route work well for snacks, and bog sections use duckboards that can feel slippery when wet; there are steps near Kurkijärvi(1)(3). Retkipaikka’s Luontopolkumies describes the on-the-ground rhythm—following Kalajärven kuntorata briefly before the narrow nature path branches off, yellow markings in the forest, a long boardwalk crossing over the bog, and a turnaround at Kurkijärvi before returning along track and path(4). Espoo is the municipality. Uusimaa frames the wider capital-region context. Most people begin from the Kalajärvi fitness-trail corridor: the line passes Kalajärven kuntoradan ulkokuntoiluvälineet and Kalajärven parkkipaikka within the first few hundred metres, then dives into the mire and lake shoreline. About 1.5 km along the loop you approach Petikon ulkoilualue parkkipaikka on the Petikko side—useful if you are already touring the Petikko recreation block or linking toward other trails. The same woods tie into winter ski loops such as Kalajärven kuntorata (1,2km/p+v/valaistu) and Kalajärvi-Serena kiertolatu (4km/p+v/ei valaistu), the year-round Kalajärven kuntorata (GPS) running trail, Luukki–Kalajärvi–Juvanmalmi ulkoilureitti for walkers, and, farther east along the Petikko connector, the long-distance Reitti 2000 cycling spine.

Tikankierros is about 3.1 km as a forest loop in Espoo Central Park—a large wooded recreation block in Espoo in Uusimaa. The trail overview, contact details, and brochure link are on Espoo.fi(1). General nature-trail housekeeping for the city—no winter maintenance on these paths, carry out litter, no open fires or casual camping on the route, and marking with paint and trail markers—is spelled out on Luontopolut(2). The official route description highlights rocky crests, lush hollows, two traditional hay meadows, five nature boards, signposted side access to two glacial potholes, duckboards in wet ground, and rocky knolls that work well for a snack stop(1). On the ground you follow older forest paths and urban gravel boulevards briefly meet the loop; the city rates short sections as more demanding underfoot(1). Independent walkers describe yellow paint blazes on trees, a steep climb with a handrail partway round, boardwalk crossing of a spruce swamp, Mössenkärr pond with mallards and other waterfowl, and flower-rich Rönnängen meadow in summer(3)(4). After wet weather or shared use beside wider tracks, short stretches can get muddy; sturdy footwear helps(4). Töyrylaakson parkkipaikka sits near the Suna side of the forest block, close to the lit ski loop Riimukallio (1km/p+v/valaistu). From there it is only a short walk to Tuomarilan kuntoportaat—the fitness stairs that also sit on the running trail Espoon Keskuspuisto / Kuntorata (4,3km) (GPS). About 1.4 km into the circuit you pass Espoon Keskuspuisto parkkipaikka (24 hrs) and Kuurinniityn hiekkakenttä beside the Kuurinniitty neighbourhood; this eastern arc meets lit ski loop Keskuspuiston kuntorata (4,3km/p+v/valaistu) and walking route Puolarmaari - Suomenoja ulkoilureitti often enough to shorten the hike on gravel if you wish. Near the southern closure, Espoon keskuspuiston ulkokuntoiluvälineet adds free outdoor gym gear beside the same wider track network. Together, these stops make it easy to pair a compact nature loop with a training session on the park’s maintained ski, run, or walk corridors.

The Finnoo Nature Trail is about 1.7 km of easy walking on flat, sand-surfaced multi-use path around the Finnoo bird wetland beside Suomenoja in Espoo, Uusimaa. Luontoon.fi(1) and UUVI(2) both pitch it as a short, family-friendly birdwatching circuit: two bird towers, informational boards about plants and animals, and views where even casual visitors often spot birds without binoculars. The route begins near where Espoon Rantaraitti touches the shore zone, so you can combine a few lakeside kilometres on the waterfront walkway with this wetland loop; Visit Espoo(3) presents Rantaraitti as Espoo’s long shoreline walking route with beaches, rest spots, and places to eat along the way. Very soon along the path you pass Finnoon luontopolku / Lintutorni 2, then about 0.7 km in you reach Finnoon parkkipaikka if you prefer to drive to mid-route parking; the second tower Finnoon luontopolku / Lintutorni sits farther along before you circle back toward the trailhead area. Etelä-Espoon ratsastuskoulun kenttä 2 sits just off the eastern fringe near the start—useful as a landmark when approaching from roads above the shore.

Sorlampi nature trail is about 5.2 km through rocky forest and small lakes on Espoo’s Nuuksio lake plateau, in Vanha-Nuuksio in Uusimaa, a short hop from the busiest national-park gate. The city lists the outing as medium difficulty, with contact phone and email on Espoo.fi’s Sorlampi nature trail page(1). UUVI’s Sorlampi page translates the same landscape into trailhead geography—Nuuksiontie and Hakjärventie access, gravel link paths from parking, firewood use only in the purpose-built shelter, leash rules for dogs, and a fair warning that duckboards and roots stay slippery when it has been wet(2). Outdoor Family’s day-hike write-up names the Hiidenpesä granite cave and a side spur to a cluster of small glacial potholes, and describes pacing a family round with a cooked lunch at the Sorlampi shelter in a little over three hours(3). Most of the hike lies on a nature reserve: steep rock steps, brook gullies, pockets of old-growth conifer mood, and hazel-rich patches that UUVI singles out beside the path(2). Along the shore arc you pass Pirttimäen ulkoilualue (Sorlampi) / Keittokatos, a chimney-equipped cooking shelter with tables where fires are allowed; dry toilets sit in the same service cluster without crowding the stop list(2). About a kilometre into the walk you skirt Pikku Sorlampi kalastusalue if you want to eye the water before climbing toward the rock highlights(2)(3). Optional add-ons are easy to see on the ground: the Laihalampi branch adds roughly two kilometres of extra signposted walking when you want a longer tour, and at crossings you meet the wider Pirttimäki network—Pirttimäen ulkoilureitit, Pirttimäen ulkoilualue - Ulkoilureitti 6,3 km, winter corridors such as Pirttimäen ladut, and the Oittaa–Pirttimäki walking and ski connectors—useful if you arrive from Oittaan ulkoilualue or plan a second loop after Sorlampi(2). Trail class rules for Espoo’s marked nature trails—carry out litter, expect no winter grooming on the luontopolku itself, and treat yellow paint or trail markers as the official line—are summarized for all city nature trails on Luontopolut(4).

For the inter-area connector between Oittaa and Pirttimäki, branch routes toward Nupuri, Kauklähti, and central Espoo, and how winter ski-track bases are prepared, start with the City of Espoo’s Oittaa–Pirttimäki outdoor trails page(1). Visit Espoo’s Pirttimäki outdoor area overview summarises the wider marked network, services, and links toward Nuuksio, Brobacka, Solvalla, and Luukki(2). The trail is about 13.8 km as one continuous hiking line in Espoo, Uusimaa. It is not a loop: it ties together the Karjakaivo–Solvalla side and the Pirttimäki shore and service cluster northwest of Lake Bodom. Terrain is classic Helsinki-region esker and forest mosaic: steep rock slopes, boulders, small lakes, and patches of mire; Visit Espoo notes a large hazel grove as a local hallmark(2). Retkipaikka’s walk-through by Luontopolkumies describes a wide, gravel-based tread, clear junction posts (including coloured winter ski-route markers you can still read on snow-free days), and a noticeable climb of roughly 50 m within the first two kilometres on the main ring near Pirttimäki(3). From the Karjakaivo end you soon pass Karjakaivo Ulkoilumaja. Karjakaivo parkkipaikka and Haramossen parkkipaikka offer parking a little farther along if you join the line from Kattilajärventie and Nuuksiontie. Around Pirttimäen ulkoilualue / Ulkokuntoilupaikka (4,5 km & 6,3 km risteys) you can peel off to Pirttimäen ulkoilualue - Ulkoilureitti 6,3 km for a shorter loop, or stay on the main corridor toward Sulalampi and Pirttimäen Taukotupa. Hynkänlampi and Sorlampi both have keittokatos shelters for fires where rules allow; dry toilets sit near several rest points—plan breaks around Pirttimäen ulkoilualue (Hynkänlampi) / Keittokatos and Pirttimäen ulkoilualue (Sorlampi) / Keittokatos rather than hunting stand-alone “WC” names in the text. Fishing zones along the line include Pikku Sikalampi koskikalastusalue, Sulalampi kalastusalue, Pikku Sorlampi kalastusalue, and Malmilampi kalastusalue where local permits apply. Toward Pirttimäki you reach Pirttimäen Ulkoilumaja, Pirttimäen ulkoilualue / Lähiliikuntapaikka, and Pirttimäen parkkipaikka at the Kunnarlantie service end. The same landscape hosts Pirttimäen ladut in winter and overlaps Oittaa - Pirttimäki (5km/p/ei valaistu) ski corridors; Solvallan urheiluopiston kuntorata (GPS) and routes toward Haltia sit on the Karjakaivo–Solvalla side for add-on days. Retkipaikka is worth a look for on-the-ground pacing near Sulalampi and Hynkänlampi(3).

Secret of the Red Feather – children's nature trail is a very short marked walking experience of about 0.2 km at the Haltia Gate beside Nuuksio National Park in Espoo. For full trail texts, connecting routes, and the latest outing tips, Finnish Nature Centre Haltia maintains dedicated hiking pages in English and Finnish(1). The City of Espoo’s facility page for Suomen luontokeskus Haltia summarises opening hours, accessibility notes, and visitor services for the centre itself(2). Visit Vihti also presents Haltia as the main gateway into Nuuksio for families arriving from the west(3). The path is aimed at the youngest walkers: along the way, short rhymes on nature-trail boards help you solve the mystery of the red feather and who it belongs to(1). The trail starts next to the campfire site on Haltia’s event field and climbs a short wooded slope. A small rest spot along the way works well for a snack before you head into the exhibits at Suomen luontokeskus Haltia or continue onto longer loops from the same courtyard(1). In the immediate Haltia Gate cluster you also pass close to Haltian kota Espoo, while Haltia pysäköintialue and Maahisenkierros esteetön pysäköintialue are the handiest car parks if family members later walk Päivättärenpolku, Maahisenkierros, or Solvalla-Haukkalampi yhdysreitti toward Haukkalampi(1). Solvallan uimapaikka on Nuuksiontie 82 and the Aarnituli varaustulentekopaikka campfire hub lie within a few hundred metres of the wider Solvalla sports campus if you are threading together a longer day(1). Surfaces are natural forest tread underfoot with a little slope; pack steady shoes after rain. If ice, muddy frost, or other seasonal issues worry you, Haltia asks visitors to check with customer service before setting out, the same way they advise on national-park conditions(1).

The same Korennon kierros layout is documented in depth on Diakonissalaitos’s Korennon kierros page(1) and on Lakiston esteetön luontopolku at Luontoon.fi(2): wide crushed-stone surface, gradient notes for fully accessible versus more demanding accessible sections that you can skip entirely, firewood rules, dogs on leash, and the winter maintenance gap. The trail is about 0.8 km on our map through North Lakisto in Espoo beside Lakistonjoki, continuing the institution’s long Lakisto presence since the 1930s. Espoo lies in Uusimaa; this pocket of forest, rocky banks, and small watercourses is unusually well equipped for accessibility in southern Finland. About half a kilometre along you pass Lakisto Frisbeepark and Rinnekodin nurmikenttä on Rinnekodintie 6, where Rinnekodit’s services and the adjacent Iisi disc-golf layout share the same yard—you can combine a short walk with disc golf if that suits your group. Diakonissalaitos describes a rest area with a half shelter, two designated campfire circles, picnic tables, bins, a lit pause space, benches, and a riverside viewing spot toward the rock panorama(1). Bring your own firewood; open fire is only allowed on the two signed sites and is forbidden during wildfire warnings(1). No toilet is on trail; accessible WCs are only in nearby cafés when they are open(1). Luontoon.fi highlights up to twenty-two dragonfly species recorded here, which inspired the Korennon kierros name(2). The City of Espoo lists Korennon kierros among municipal-adjacent nature trails and reminds visitors that Espoo’s marked luontopolut generally lack winter upkeep and waste services, forbid random camping, and are not intended for mountain biking(3). Retkipaikka’s Luontopolkumies photo walk through the older colour-marked Lakisto loops—red, yellow, blue, orange—shows how busy the wider trail network feels and how some links touch Reitti 2000 boardwalks near the mires; that piece predates the 2023 opening of this accessible spur but still captures the terrain character around Majalampi and the Reitti 2000 corridor many cyclists use nearby(4).

For closures, firewood availability, fire rules during forest-fire warnings, and the wider trail network around Luukki, the City of Helsinki’s Luukki outdoor recreation area pages are the place to check first(1). Visit Espoo summarises the same destination from a capital-region tourism angle, including how the marked nature trail relates to the broader pond-and-forest landscape(2). Luukkaa nature trail is about 8 km in Espoo at the north end of the Nuuksio lake district in Uusimaa. Along the way you pass several small lakes and service clusters that belong to the Luukki day-out destination: near Kaitalampi, Kaitalampi Cooking Hut, Kaitalampi Grillikatos, Luukin ulkoilualue (Kaitalampi) / Keittokatos, and Kaitalampi Swimming Spot (North) sit close together with fishing access at Kaitalampi Kalastuspaikka. Further along, Hauklampi Kalastuspaikka and Luukin ulkoilualue / Ulkokuntoilupaikka (Mustalampi) sit in rock-and-heath scenery, Väärälampi Kalastuspaikka marks the fully natural pond setting described in municipal material, and Halkolampi pairs shoreline walking with Halkolampi Cooking shelter, Halkolampi Cooking shelter (North), Luukin ulkoilualue (Halkolampi) / Keittokatos, and Halkolampi Kalastuspaikka. Approaching Luukin kartano, Luukin Grillikatos, Luukin Grillikatos 2, Luukin ulkoilualue (Luukki) / Keittokatos 1, Luukin ulkoilualue (Luukki) / Keittokatos 2, Luukin Beachvolleykenttä, and Luukin ulkoilualue / Beachvolleykenttä 2 sit near the manor hub; dry toilets are available at built service points rather than as separate named stops in the woodland. The return leg passes outdoor exercise points and Luukki Manor Matkailuajoneuvopaikat before finishing near Luukin parkkipaikka. The same Luukki trailhead area links onward to Luukin ulkoilureitit for a much longer day on connected paths. Official descriptions quote two marked branch lengths (about 6 km and about 9 km) that share a common start from Luukin kartano; the longer branch is the classic “seven ponds” circuit past a chain of small lakes, while the shorter option turns back earlier from Hauklampi(1)(2). Marking uses pinecone-tagged posts and numbered destination boards(1). Terrain is mostly easy wide paths mixing crushed stone surfacing and natural ground, with a few steep hills(1)(2). Firewood is intended to be available in cooking shelters during the snow-free season, but Helsinki notes that shelters are not winter-maintained, which can show up as empty wood storage in cold months(1). Regional day-trip context for services such as fishing permits at Kaitalampi and Halkolampi appears on the Uudenmaan virkistysalueyhdistys Luukki summary(3). Retkipaikka hosts Luontopolkumies’s long on-the-ground report on the yellow-marked seven-pond walk: wide, fast miles, popular with runners and families, memorable lake shores at Hauklampi and Halkolampi, and a finish along the golf course edge back toward the manor—together with a honest note that some older nature interpretive boards are worn(4).

The Oittaa nature trail is about 1.4 km as one easy loop through the Oittaa stream valley nature reserve in northern Espoo, beside Lake Bodom. Espoo.fi describes the start beside the main building of Oittaa Manor, mostly gentle forest footpath with nature signs, spruce forest mixed with lakeshore woods and black alder mire, and wooden steps on a rocky slope toward the end—the trail is rated easy but not barrier-free(1). Metsähallitus lists the same route on Luontoon.fi with matching character notes for visitors who prefer the national outdoor portal(2). Retkipaikka published Luontopolkumies' walk report from a compact spring outing: yellow route markings, duckboards after crossing Kunnarlantie into the reserve, a brief lakeside stretch where the lake drains toward Oittaa River, and a quiet rocky bench partway round—worth reading for timing tips and how the path joins wider recreation routes near the underpass(3). The trail sits inside a busy day-out area. Near the start you pass Ravintola & Ulkoilukeskus Oittaa, Oittaan uimaranta, Oittaan Angry Birds -puisto, beach volleyball and streetball courts, Oittaan ulkokuntoiluvälineet and the second outdoor gym by the beach, plus winter swimming and the Bodom tour skating lane in season. About 0.8 km into the loop you skirt the Cypis-talli / Ratsastuskenttä equestrian edge before returning toward the manor lawns and Oittaan petanque-kenttä. Drivers typically use Oittaan parkkipaikka or Oittaan ulkoilualue parkkipaikka; both sit a short walk from the manor start. When you want more distance on foot, the walking route Oittaa - Pirttimäki ulkoilureitti continues toward Pirttimäki, and the lit Bodominjärvi ski network meets the shoreline near the same services in winter. Nearby running and ski circuits such as Oittaan kuntorata 2,8km (GPS), Oittaan kuntorata 4,6km, Oittaan ensilumenlatu, and Oittaan keinolumilatu share parking and beach facilities. Uuvi reminds dog owners that pets must stay leashed across the wider Oittaa recreation area and notes that in snow the nature trail partly overlaps a groomed ski track where walking is not recommended—check winter routing on the recreation pages before you leave the beach(4). Espoo is an easy drive north from the Helsinki capital area. Uusimaa offers coastal lake landscapes like Bodom within a short trip from the city.

Pentala nature trail is about 1.7 km on our map on Pentala island in Espoo, Uusimaa—the only official nature trail that seaside Espoo promotes for archipelago hiking. You land at Pentalan saaristovenelaituri, step into Saaristomuseo Pentala’s yard almost immediately, and can follow the marked path roughly 1.2 km to Pentalan Uimapaikka on the south shore for a swim before looping forest boardwalks back through the museum area. Landscapes shift from sheltered yards and sheep pastures to mixed forest, Lake Pentalanjärvi’s steep rocky shores, and the fine sand at Diksand. Luontoon.fi(1) and the museum’s nature-and-hiking guidance(2) spell out leash rules, the ban on fires and overnight stays, adders and ticks, and the yellow tree marks. Visit Espoo packages the summer boat lines, café and restaurant tips, and the family-friendly museum programming(3). Retkipaikka published Luontopolkumies’ relaxed outing notes—wood-chip tread, the signed counter-clockwise fork toward Diksand, and realistic timing with Suinonsalmi ferries(4). Outdoor Family’s family day write-up echoes how ordinary mainland parking near Hanikan kuntopolku pairs with a short walk to Suinonsalmen laituri when you choose that harbour(6). Carry swim gear on warm days: both the museum guidance and blogs treat Diksand and the northeast corner of Pentalanjärvi as swim possibilities with slick rocks and no lifeguards(2)(4). Respect the nature reserve—the same guidance stresses no landing with motor craft on Diksand, no litter bins along the trail, and dogs kept leashed throughout the island(2).

Hannusmetsä nature trail is about 2.3 km as one loop on our map through Hannus Forest in Kaitaa, Espoo, in Uusimaa, squeezed between Lake Hannusjärvi and the Länsiväylä motorway. Espoo is a large city in the Helsinki capital region; this patch of forest still delivers rocky outcrops, lake shore, and quiet pockets between spruce and pine stands. For current length and difficulty wording, formal starting addresses, bus access, and the trail map page, Visit Espoo’s seaside nature-trails feature on Hannusmetsä is the best visitor-facing summary(1), including a direct link to Luontoon.fi(3). The City of Espoo groups Hannusmetsä among Espoo’s other nature trails and states the shared rules for these paths—no winter maintenance, carry out your litter, no open fires or camping on nature trails, marked with paint and trail signs—with full context on Luontopolut(2). Visitor and city materials describe the trail as roughly 3.5 km when you follow the blue and red marked variants and linking paths rather than a single shortest loop(1)(2). On the ground, walkers follow older woodland paths. Volunteers from Espoon Hannusjärven Suojelu ry maintain information boards and paint blazes; routes are marked in blue for the main circuit and red for the rockier extension toward Bondasbergen, and Outdoor Family and Retki ja Reissu still recommend photographing the map at the start because markings can feel intermittent near the motorway edge(4)(5). Terrain varies from maturing spruce forest and pine on drier crests to wet hollows; after rain, stretches beside peat and rock can get slick and very wet, so waterproof boots help(1)(5). The western shore of Hannusjärvi offers a wide jetty locals use for swimming and picnics; traffic noise from Länsiväylä is noticeable on the northern arc but usually eases nearer the lake(4)(5). At Bondasbergen you pass Bondasbergenin pirunpelto, a rocky “devil’s field” from Littorina Sea phases, and a large glacial erratic sitting on the path—details highlighted in independent walk write-ups and consistent with Visit Espoo’s geological summary(1)(5). Boards along the route mention wildlife such as flying squirrels and adders; treat these as educational rather than a promise of sightings(4). For etiquette on leashes, staying on marked paths, and why cycling is not appropriate on Espoo’s nature trails, lean on Visit Espoo and the City of Espoo’s shared guidance rather than improvising(1)(2).

The Päivättärenpolku Trail is about 1.4 km at the Solvalla–Haltia gateway to Nuuksio, in Espoo on the Helsinki metropolitan fringe. Metsähallitus lists the route on Luontoon.fi(1); for practical trailhead detail, firewood rules elsewhere in Nuuksio, and public-transport tips, Finnish Nature Centre Haltia’s hiking pages are written for visitors starting from the same courtyard(2). City of Espoo counts Päivättärenpolku among the area’s marked nature trails on its luontopolut overview(3). The trail begins from the Haltia Gate beside the area map and Haltia parking: you step into forest at the edge of a south-facing slope, then wind through spruce and pine with interpretation boards about Nuuksio’s species and landforms(2)(4). Finnish Nature Centre Haltia notes that much of the walking follows local fitness paths but includes a short side trip toward the summit area of Nuuksio Ski & Bike (Solvalla-Swinghill), steeper little pitches between easier grades, and pine-cone marks together with a pink square symbol on the ground(2). Walkers can use the route in either direction(2). Along the way you pass Suomen luontokeskus Haltia and Haltian kota Espoo, with Haltia pysäköintialue and Solvalla’s sports-institute buildings never far off. About halfway round the circuit you come past Karjakaivon ulkoilualue / Ulkokuntoilupaikka and the reservable Aarnituli varaustulentekopaikka with its dry toilet nearby—handy if you are combining the walk with a snack. Dry toilets serve the lean-to and campfire corner without needing to be called out by name in the middle of every sentence. Solvallan uimapaikka lies close to the early forest edge for a quick swim on warm days, and Laskettelukeskus Solvalla-Swinghill marks the ski hill the side trip aims toward. The same hub links to Maahisenkierros with its accessible lookout toward Nuuksion Pitkäjärvi, the family-length Punaisen sulan salaisuus -lasten luontopolku, a lighted ski track in winter, and the Solvalla-Haukkalampi yhdysreitti deeper into Nuuksio National Park; the long-distance cycling spine Reitti 2000 also crosses the sports area(2). If you want a readable on-foot story that stitches Päivättärenpolku into a slightly longer after-work loop with Maahisenkierros—including the rocky pine climb and the shared lookout—Jaana Muhonen’s Retkipaikka piece is worth reading for pacing ideas and seasonal colour(4). Uusimaa offers easy rail-and-bus access to Espoo; use the official pages for the latest timetable and parking changes before you travel(2)(3).