When did huts.fi research the data for Nukarinkoski nature trail?

Huts.fi

Nukarinkoski nature trail

—•Hiking Trails

2.1 km

Route

P 1

Description

City of Nurmijärvi – Nukarinkoski+

Description

The Nukarinkoski nature trail is about 2.1 km along the largest rapids on the Vantaa river system in the Nukari village area of Nurmijärvi, Uusimaa. The rapids stretch roughly 1,300 m with about 25 m of drop, and a footbridge crosses mid-rapids at the historic dam sometimes called Nukarin tammi, a setting Finnish readers know from literary history. The City of Nurmijärvi publishes the practical rules for the area, including fire and dog policies and links to further outdoor guidance. The Uudenmaan virkistysalueyhdistys visitor pages for the same site add route context, season tips, and accessibility limitations. Along the walk you quickly pass Nukarin koulun liikuntasali and Nukarin koulun lähiliikuntapaikka, then reach Nukarinkoski Laavu above the water on duckboards, a natural coffee stop before you swing toward Nukarinkoski parkkipaikka and Nukarin hiekkakenttä, where many people base outings. About 1 km in, Nukarinkoski Outdoor Grill 2 sits close to the path for a marked cookfire, and farther along you brush the edge of Talli Glaesihrossin ovaalirata and Talli Glaesihrossin ratsastuskenttä before closing on the main Nukarinkoski viewpoint and Nukarinkoski Outdoor Grill near the end. Expect forest paths, short climbs, and popular weekend use. Luontopolkumies summarises boardwalk spurs, sports-field parking at Nukarintie 32, and the residential links that are easier to follow with a map on Retkipaikka. Reissukuume describes icy steps, busy lots, and how two separate parking areas work in practice on a winter weekend. Some descriptions round the full circuit to about 2.8 km when detours and zig-zags are included, while the trail length here follows the continuous riverside line at about 2.1 km. Terrain stays mostly under forest canopy with openings at the rapids. The area is a familiar family outing and fishing destination; bring your own firewood because supply is not maintained, and observe wildfire warnings.

Length & route

The trail is about 2.1 km as one continuous path along and around the rapids. Published walking notes sometimes describe a slightly longer circuit of about 2.8 km when short spurs toward the lean-to and brief detours on the residential link are counted.

Getting there

The main visitor address listed for the area is Nukarintie 32, 05450 Nurmijärvi. The municipality and Uuvi describe two parking areas: one beside the Nukari sports field and another a few hundred metres farther along Nukarintie near the old Nukari bridge. Nukarinkoski parkkipaikka lies along the main path beside the rapids as a practical main lot; if the sports-field lot is full, expect to use the second riverside area near the bridge.

Good to know

Fires are allowed only at marked spots. During a wildfire warning all fires are prohibited. No maintained firewood is provided—bring your own. Pets must be kept on a leash. The paths are narrow and uneven with elevation change; the recreation pages state that no fully accessible services are present. Check the city pages before you travel when conditions may be icy on stairs and boardwalks.

History

The mid-rapids bridge crosses the structure known as Nukarin tammi, an old dam tied to local storytelling and Aleksis Kivi’s Seven Brothers in regional summaries. Along the banks, later economic use included mills and a manor-linked sawmill context; Reissukuume notes Raala manor history and the 1873 village school that now serves as a school museum on the west bank route.

Managed by

Nurmijärvi

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Marked Route

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2.1 km

Distance

About 45–75 minutes with photo stops and a break at the lean-to or grills.

Est. Time

Single Track

Route Type

Location

60.52614°N, 24.91655°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

UusimaaRegion

NurmijärviCity

NukariVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Talli Glaesihrossin ovaalirata

369 m

Talli Glaesihrossin ratsastuskenttä

322 m

Rate & Review

Be the first to write a review for "Nukarinkoski nature trail"

Share a photo from a recent trip

Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Nurmijärvi, 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.

Finland Uusimaa Nurmijärvi Hiking TrailsNukarinkoski nature trail