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Tikankierros nature trail (Espoo Central Park)

—•Hiking Trails

3.1 km

Route

P 1

Description

Espoo.fi – Tikankierros nature trail+

Description

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. After wet weather or shared use beside wider tracks, short stretches can get muddy; sturdy footwear helps. 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.

Length & route

The trail is about 3.1 km as one loop on our map. The City of Espoo lists the nature trail at roughly 3 km and notes you may walk only part of it because it crosses wider outdoor routes in several places.

Getting there

The City of Espoo publishes the service address Kuurinkallio 9, 02750 Espoo on its Tikankierros page together with phone +358 9 8162 4832 and email ymparisto@espoo.fi for environment services. For driving, hikers often use Töyrylaakson parkkipaikka off the Töyrynlaakso side (shared access with winter ski loop Riimukallio (1km/p+v/valaistu)) or the 24-hour Espoon Keskuspuisto parkkipaikka (24 hrs) on the Kuurinniitty side; Palvelukartta embeds on the same city page help match parking to the loop. Bloggers add practical notes: from the Suna side you can walk from Alamäentie parking toward Huuhkajaportti, and from Kuurinniitty drivers often aim for Hopearinne to join around information post “4”. Tuomarilan kuntoportaat on Luhtatie 30 B provide a landmark near the fitness stairs.

Good to know

Espoo states nature trails are not groomed in winter and are not intended for mountain biking; use the separate maintained ski, running, and cycling tracks elsewhere in Central Park if you need wheels or skis. Local news and municipal FAQs remind dog owners that leash rules apply in built-up areas and that seasonal bird breeding leash periods are announced annually—check Espoo’s current outdoor guidance before you go. There is no rubbish service on the trail; pack out everything you bring.

Managed by

Kauniainen

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Walkers report that following the yellow blazes works equally well clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Route direction

Recreation Area

yellow paint blazes on trees; additional trail markers per Espoo’s luontopolku standard

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

Espoo.fi – Tikankierros nature trail+

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

3.1 km

Distance

About 1 hour at a steady walking pace, or around two hours with children and photo stops.

Est. Time

Dirt / Duckboards / Gravel

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Ajatusmatkalla – Tikankierros

Location

60.19448°N, 24.68274°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

UusimaaRegion

EspooCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Kauniainen, 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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