Uutela Nature Trail is about 3.6 km in Vuosaari, East Helsinki, threading the city’s largest seaside forest recreation area together with the shorter loops most visitors combine here. For current rules, seasonal guidance for the nature reserves, and what is open at cooking shelters and the kota, start with the City of...
Either direction; the forest nature trail is described as a circular route with several join points, including from Uutelantie and near Uutela / Keittokatos Nuottaniemi.
Route direction
Uutelan metsäluontopolku is marked with orange cone symbols on trees. Uutelan herppipolku uses its own marking along the herptile route.
Route Signs
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Stroller Friendly
Accessibility
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Run
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
3.6 km
Distance
About 1–1.5 hours for this trail at an easy pace; longer if you swim at Aurinkolahden uimaranta, stop at Kahvila Kampela, or combine Uutelan metsäluontopolku and Uutelan herppipolku in full.
Est. Time
Forest nature trail: fine crushed rock on a stone-ash base with some bumps and steep short hills; coastal connectors mix compacted paths and boardwalks near the shore.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Heavy Traffic
Traffic
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Our data was researched from Helsinki, 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.