Finland Walking Trails

A 1.5 km nature trail near Spa Hotel Kivitippu and the Golf Course is easy to use and barrier-free. It has 8 information points about local natural sites. Be cautious of golfers during summer.

The "Veden polku" (Water Path) cultural trail in Ähtäri showcases works by sculptor Eero Hiironen and introduces visitors to the local cultural heritage and homeland. The route is 1.6-2 km long and can be explored on foot or by bike, with destinations visitable in any order.

The Kirkkojärvi walking path or cycling route is a circular route that circles Lake Kirkkojärvi or sometimes called Alavudenjärvi. There are several beaches along the path. The route follows paved roads and includes small gravel roads. The route takes your through part of the city of Alavus but also rural surroundings, including farms that have horses & cows. The Pahajoki wetland nature area and laavu at Pahajoki River are on this trail.

The Kuhmo coastal path, 4.8 km long, offers a scenic journey through the city center, Pajakkakoski, Lake Lammasjärvi, and the historic Kuhmo House.

The Piimä-Heikki walking path is near Vuokatti Sports Institute. The path runs along the lower part of the ski slopes. It is in good condition, wide, and makes a great walking or jogging path. It goes by Lake Särkinen by Vuokatti Gorge, then through the beautiful pine forests.

The Kurimo Cultural Walking Trail takes you around Old Kurimo and in the forest of Kurimo Nature Reserve. It is a good family / children walking path. The route starts at the historic 100 year old building (Tilausravintola). The trail is marked with blue / red. The blue path is .3 km long and is accessible. The blue trail goes around the courtyard, to the information boards which tells the story / history. The red trail is 1.5 km long and goes into Kurimo Nature Reserve. If you would like you can take a<a href="www.vanhakurimo.fi">guided tour of the Kurimo Cultural Trail</a>

The Lampipolu local walking trail goes around Ahvenuksenlampi Lake, Kuikkalampi Lake and Jäätönlampi Lake. It is a very easy family friendly walk. It goes through the center of Vuokatti but also out to the pine forests and lakes. There is a laavu, pier beach, fitness stairs, along the way.

This is a walking path in Vuokatti that passes by Ainola, Pöllynlampi and Lehmilampi. There are a couple huts on the route and a nature observation tower on top of the hill.

The Autioniemi mountain biking and walking trail in Paltamo offers beautiful views and is easy for biking. It includes two loops and a connecting section. The trail is usable in summer and winter, and if you look at the map a nice Laavu next to the lake.

Vimpelinlampi, a popular destination in Kajaani, offers a scenic outdoor trail that showcases the diverse local nature. The Vimpelinlampi Lake Trail is suitable for people with reduced mobility and strollers. The trail offers a Laavu, campfire site, sanded beach and a beach volleyball court.

The Nallenpolku Trail is an easy-to-follow 8.6 km round trip hiking trail in the Ähtäri tourist area, characterized by beautiful lake landscapes. The trail is largely illuminated and features three storyboards detailing local history. It offers rest areas, accommodation, and a summer café, making it suitable for all ages and those prioritizing accessibility. Navigation is facilitated by signs and yellow paw prints. The one-way distance from Moksuniemi lean-to to Roomuniemi hut is 4.3 km.

The Renforsin lenkki showcases Kajaani's beautiful landscapes and historical sights along the river. It offers coffee spots and restrooms, passing hotels and the market square, with informative boards along the way.

The Vuokala walking tour takes the village of Savonranta. On the route, you can learn about the village's building history through the 20 signs set up.

The Sulosaari loop is an easy urban walking circuit of about 2.5 km around Sulosaari, a small island in the centre of Savonlinna, South Savo. Despite sitting beside the market square and station, the island feels quiet: mixed forest, rocky shoreline on Lake Saimaa, and views across the inner archipelago. For opening hours of Lettukahvila Kalliolinna, the public kota and route context, Visit Savonlinna is the clearest place to start(1). Leena Korhonen’s Retkipaikka piece describes the wide, marked path, the photogenic west shore, and how local regulars keep the trails passable even when there is no winter maintenance(2). Independent trip writing is especially useful for the atmosphere and seal habitat notes(2). From Kasinonsaari you reach the island on footbridges: the walking line passes Spahotel Casinon kylpylä and Casinon kuntosali, then crosses to Sulosaari. Early on the loop, Lettukahvila Kalliolinna sits in the pink Kalliolinna villa (1899), a summer house built for guests of the Saint Olaf spa era; it serves crêpes in season(1). Around two kilometres into the circuit you pass Sulosaaren grillikatos, a chimney-equipped shelter for grilling(1). The path is mostly wide and easy underfoot—gravel and forest floor—with smaller side paths closer to the shore(2). The route is marked and, along the main line, lit for evening use(2). Swimming from the rocky beaches is popular in summer(1)(2); Saimaa ringed seals are occasionally seen in the shallows—keep a respectful distance. The same city-centre bridge network supports longer outings: Siltojen Savonlinna kävelykierros links many waterfront highlights, while the short Kasinosaaren kuntopolku overlaps the casino shore. Paddling and cycling variants are described under the wider bridge-themed route family(3).

For trail-specific planning on this Punkaharju ridge walk, start with the Puulajireitti Tree Species Trail page on Luontoon.fi(1). The Natural Resources Institute Finland describes the Punkaharju research forest and its Research Park: the tree species park (arboretum) showcases forest research and recreation together, and the Tree Species Trail introduces more than thirty tree species with a highlight at the Montell larch stand planted in 1877—the full circuit is just over five kilometres in their overview, which matches the scale of this walk in the same park setting(2). The trail is about 5.3 km as a loop through the Laukansaari research park and Puulajipuisto tree species park in Punkaharju, Savonlinna, in the national landscape between Puruvesi and the ridge forests. You walk forest roads and paths past labelled trees in the arboretum, then climb toward the Karjalankallio rest area on Puruvesi: about 2.5 km from the start of the loop you reach parking, a firewood shelter and dry toilets, and Karjalankallio laavu for a break above the water. Shorter marked options in the same area focus on the arboretum and ridge roads; local visitor materials describe easy sauvakävely loops of roughly 3.2–3.5 km from the Puulajipuisto parking with a choice between Puulajireitti and Montell route markers on sandy forest tracks(3). Retkipaikka’s Karjalankallio write-up stresses smooth shore rock slabs toward Puruvesi and notes wheelchair access along a 200 m approach to the laavu, plus additional accessible ring routes branching from the shelter for visitors who want a shorter, barrier-aware outing in the same scenery(4). From the Karjalankallio cluster the loop returns toward Kokonharju parking at the end of the circuit—use either parking area depending on where you start. The ridge ties into longer walking and cycling networks: Puulajipuisto ja Karjalankallion laavu overlaps this area, Hakinkierros and Harjureitti offer longer hiking options nearby, and Harjun Portti’s summer cycling pages outline riding sections of Puulajireitti together with the scenic road loop—worth combining if you travel with both hikers and cyclists(5).

Puulajipuisto ja Karjalankallion laavu is a walking loop of about 5.8 km through Punkaharju’s research arboretum and lakeshore forest in Savonlinna, South Savo. For the arboretum’s tree collections and how the area fits the wider Punkaharju ridge, Visit Punkaharju’s Punkaharju tree species park page(2) and Visit Savonlinna’s Punkaharju introduction(3) are good starting points. Metsähallitus describes the surrounding Punkaharju Nature Reserve trails and services on Luontoon.fi(1). The Finnish Forest Museum Lusto notes that Puulajipuisto lies a short walk from the museum and belongs to Natural Resources Institute Finland’s Punkaharju research forests, with more than a hundred labelled tree species on site(5). Most walkers start from Kokonharju parking and follow forest roads and paths through the arboretum, where Visit Punkaharju counts 134 species and forms on information boards(2). After roughly two kilometres the route reaches Karjalankallio, a low rocky point above Puruvesi. There you find Karjalankallio laavu with a fireplace, a firewood and tool shed, and an accessible dry toilet beside the shelter; a barrier-free path about two hundred metres long leads from Karjalankallio parking toward the lean-to for wheelchair users and strollers(4). Tables sit between the shelter and the water for a break above the open lake. Retkipaikka’s on-the-ground account stresses how family-friendly the approach feels and reminds visitors to use the maintained fireplace rather than scarring the smooth rock slabs by the shore(4). Near the end of the loop, the route passes Ratavartija kaivo, a hand well beside the path—handy if you carry a bottle. The same trail junctions connect to several other marked routes: the shorter Puulajireitti hiking trail to the tree-species trail, Hakinkierros around the Hakinkierros circuit, and the short Metlan reitti near the research buildings—useful if you want to stitch together a longer day without returning to the car.

Talvisalo day walk (Talvisalon päivälenkki) is about 3.4 km as a loop through the Talvisalo sports and recreation area in central Savonlinna, South Savo. The route threads past school playing fields, ice rinks, and fitness infrastructure on the island, so it works well as a short everyday circuit when you want exercise and services in one place. For current grooming on ski tracks, lit fitness routes, and field-staff contacts, the City of Savonlinna publishes its listings on the ski tracks and fitness trails page(1). There it notes a 2.0 km lit kuntorata at Talvisalo in the city centre alongside the wider network of lit tracks around Savonlinna(1). The South Savo Hyvinvointitarjotin directory repeats the same Talvisalo entry and states that each of the six local tracks is lit(3). That lit network supports walking and running after dark in season on the same island where this loop runs. Along the loop you pass EasyFit Savonlinna near the start, Talvisalon koulun liikuntasali and Talvisalon kumirouhekenttä, and P-paikka Talvisalo if you arrive by car. About 2 km along, Talvisalon kuntoportaat add a short stair workout beside the path. The circuit then runs past Talvisalon jääkiekkokaukalo, Talvisalon jäähalli, and Talvisalon harjoitusjäähalli—together the main ice-sport venues for the district. Visit Savonlinna groups Talvisalo with Sulosaari and the Siltojen Savonlinna themed walks when it suggests how to explore the centre on foot and points readers to the Bridges of Savonlinna materials(2). From this loop you can join the longer Siltojen Savonlinna kävelykierros city walking circuit, overlap Talvisalon valaistu latu in winter, or share sections with Talvisalon kuntorata, -latu for running—useful links if you want to extend the outing.

This mapped walking line runs about 11 km one way from the Haataansaari–Harjun Portti shore area toward the Sumpunlahti recreation bay at the southern tip of Vaahersalo on Punkaharju, in Savonlinna and South Savo. It is a point-to-point day walk through ridge forest, lake views, and the Punkaharju shore network rather than a short city loop. For distance, difficulty, and the gravel-road style approach to Sumpunlahti, Harjun Portti’s destination page is the clearest operator summary(1). The route sits in the Punkaharju national landscape and nature reserve setting described on Luontoon.fi(3). Early on, the line passes a campfire spot at Haataansaaren Nuotiopaikka and reaches Kaarnaniemi laivalaituri with views toward the water. Around the four-kilometre mark the Lammasharju cluster gathers Lammasharju laituri, a fire ring, Lammasharju sauna, Lammasharjun kämppä, and dry toilet access—natural lunch or swim stops beside the shore. Mäntyranta parking sits close to this cluster if you join the path partway along the ridge road network. Nearer Kruunupuisto, Inkeritalon Vohvelikahvila, Kruunupuiston Grillikatos, Inkeritalon sauna, Kruunupuiston ranta, and Kruunupuiston ulkokuntosali sit within a short walk of each other off Vaahersalontie; Takaharjun parkkipaikka supports visits from the harju road side. A swimming beach on a nature reserve shore appears along this section before the line continues south. At Sumpunlahti, the Sumpunlahden Kota ja tulentekopaikka and Sumpunlahden Sauna sit by the bay, with Sumpunlahden virkistysalue parkkipaikka at the end of the road approach. Veneilysaimaa lists fireplaces, a grill kota, sauna, waste management, info boards, and toilets at the harbour, notes shallow sandy landings suited to small craft, and mentions that the sauna is booked separately(2). Itä-Savo reported partnership-funded upgrades at the site, including a cooking shelter, sauna, grill kota, and two jetties(6). In winter, overlapping ice-skate and ski track lines such as Haataansaaren lenkki and Haataansaaren jäälatu use nearby shore segments; the kayaking route Harjun tuntumassa melontareitti and the lit ski line Tuunaansaari valaistu connect through the same shore network for other seasons(4)(5).

Siltojen Savonlinna kävelykierros is an urban walking loop through Savonlinna’s island city centre on Lake Saimaa in South Savo. The trail is about 9.1 km as one continuous circuit on our map, crossing bridges and waterfront promenades between the harbour, Kasinonsaari, Sulosaari, Talvisalo, and back toward the market area. Regional tourism materials present the wider Siltojen Savonlinna theme routes as self-guided ways to explore a town built on several islands—on foot, by bike, or on the water—and publish printable and online maps for planning(1). For the latest route descriptions and downloadable materials, start from Visit Savonlinna’s Siltojen Savonlinna section(1). Along the walk you pass swimming beaches and shoreline paths: early on, Koulukadun uimaranta and the Saimaa Nature Centre on Riihisaari sit beside the old town and Olavinlinna; the City of Savonlinna notes about 1.2 km on foot from the market square to Riihisaari along the waterfront path(2). Sulosaari adds a short nature loop atmosphere: regional tourism walking pages describe a couple of kilometres of path there with ITE birdhouse art and a stop at a lean-to for snacks(3). On this route you also pass Sulosaaren grillikatos and Lettukahvila Kalliolinna—handy for a pancake or coffee break—before the line turns west past services and toward Talvisalo, where P-paikka Talvisalo offers parking if you join the circuit from that side. Shorter printed “Siltojen Savonlinna” brochures sometimes describe a compact central circuit of a few kilometres; the full walking loop here follows the longer bridge-to-bridge line around the centre(1). The same “Bridges of Savonlinna” idea exists as a longer cycling ring and as paddling loops on Lake Saimaa; if you want to stay on shore but add distance, nearby connecting routes include Siltojen Savonlinna pyöräilykierros and shorter walks such as Sulosaaren kierros or Talvisalon päivälenkki. Olavinlinna and the spa and harbour façades sit in the same cityscape—classic photo stops even when you do not enter every venue. South Savo is known for lakeland scenery and summer events; Savonlinna’s centre mixes those views with everyday streets, so expect some shared paths with cyclists and local traffic near shops and harbours(1).

The Municipality of Pielavesi maintains Penkkilenkki as one of three signed nature and outdoor routes in the church village, together with Urkin polku and Rantapolku(1). The same page describes the concept: thirty-five backrest benches roughly 250 metres apart, placed so the next bench stays in sight, plus four map boards that show the whole Penkkilenkki at a glance. The walk tours the lakeshore and streets from the local heritage museum area toward Pielakoti and through the village centre on a line of about 7.5 km as mapped(1). Luontoon.fi – Penkkilenkki, Pielavesi(2) lists the route for map browsing and cross-checks the municipality’s distance at about seven kilometres. Early on, the mapped line passes Kirkonkylän shore facilities: outdoor swimming, winter-swimming club ice, beach volleyball, and parking near Oikopolku—easy places to combine a short swim or coffee with a walk. Around the mid section near schools and sports pitches you pass outdoor gym equipment, ball fields, and indoor sports halls; the geometry also skirts the small-boat harbour where Satamaravintola Laivuri faces the water, with harbour parking nearby. Toward the eastern part of the loop, Rannankylän koulu’s sports yard and Matkaparkki Pielavesi sit close to the line, and Pielaveden liikuntahalli and Pielaveden keskusurheilukenttä mark the return toward the start. Where the walk shares the municipality’s lit Rantapolku waterfront, evening light is available on those sections(1). Thirteen bench stops carry the “Askeleita kylän raitilta” local-history layer: QR codes link to old and new photographs and stories drawn from local research and interviews(1)(3). Another thirteen stops offer illustrated strength-and-balance cards that use the benches themselves, scaled for different ages(1). Finnish Society of Sport Sciences(3) notes that artists have placed works along adjoining Rantapolku, and that the bench route opened in 2020 with a refresh in spring 2022—work that also highlighted wheelchair use with honest caveats about short climbs and village-centre thresholds. Visit Savo(4) frames Pielavesi as a lake-rich municipality where shoreline walking fits the wider Savo visitor offer. In winter, the groomed Pielaveden kirkonkylän ladut ski network meets this corridor near the sports cluster; the Moottorikelkkaura huoltoasemalle snowmobile connector touches the same shore zone for riders heading toward services. Use the municipal outdoor pages(1) for the latest on events, maintenance, and any temporary diversions.

Start planning this winter trail with Metsähallitus’s Linnansaari National Park destination on Luontoon.fi(1), then read day-to-day ice and route status from SaimaaHoliday Oravi’s Linnansaaren jääreitti page(2)—the same operator maintains the marked winter trail and publishes the Oravi Diary and equipment desk hours. Visit Savonlinna’s regional product page(3) summarises the same corridor: a maintained, marked winter route across Lake Saimaa between Oravi, Linnansaari, and Porosalmi at Järvisydän in Rantasalmi, with equipment rental and services at both ends. The mapped line and nearby places are also on our huts.fi route page(6). Matkamies magazine’s Oravi feature(4) adds colour: low-snow winters can favour tour skating on the ice, while snowy winters suit snowshoeing on the island’s marked paths; the magazine notes that ice is measured and the route is maintained for safer travel. On our map the route is about 15 km as one point-to-point line from the Oravi side toward Järvisydän (Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän sits near the eastern end). Official descriptions and operators round the total Oravi–Järvisydän crossing to roughly 18–19 km depending on the season and line, so treat the distance as a winter lake crossing rather than a short urban loop. The surface is maintained snow and ice on the frozen lake; the trail is marked with route maintenance and signage described in operator materials(2)(3). You can use the trail on foot, on skis, or with other winter gear such as a kicksled or mountain bike when ice and snow conditions allow (2)(3). Dogs are allowed on a leash(2). Along the line, the Perpulanluhta and Linnavuori cluster sits around six kilometres from the start of our mapped line: tent camping, campfire points, and small-boat moorings at the shore edge of the ice route, plus a small-boat dock and dry toilet at Linnavuori. Further along, the Pieni Lappi area offers a shelter, tent camping, and a campfire spot. At the eastern end, Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän marks the resort side of the crossing; the Geologinen luontopolku nature trail starts nearby. In summer, the same national-park shore connects to Linnansaari luontopolku, Tappuvirran kierros, Kahden kansallispuiston kierros, and Koloveden kierros Oravista—useful context if you plan to return in open water.

Fäbodan esteetön vaellusreitti is a short barrier-free walking line in the Fäboda coastal recreation area, about 10 km from Pietarsaari in Ostrobothnia. The City of Jakobstad describes the accessible nature trail next to Fäboda Cafe & Kitchen: a wooden path roughly 170 m long and 120 cm wide, with parking and accessible toilets beside the start, and no winter maintenance on the nature trail itself(1). The wider Fäboda–Pörkenäs shore and forest network includes tens of kilometres of trails for day walks and cycling; Visit Pietarsaari summarises the long-distance Pietarsaaren vaellusreiti and how the accessible boardwalk ties into that coastal offering(3). On the ground, the route is about 0.7 km as one walking line. It is not a closed loop. The Fäboda recreation area page lists barrier-free access to the bird tower and places the accessible boardwalk in the wider Fäboda–Pörkenäs outdoor network(2). From the Pikkuhiekka shore band you pass a campfire area, the Fäboda swimming beach, glamping pitches, Miettisen huvila, several fire and grill shelters, and finish near Fäbodan lintutorni, where the lowest viewing level is built for barrier-free access. The same shore cluster appears on the overlapping Esteetön luontopolku walking line in our database; the long Fäbodan luontopolku hiking trail shares the starting campfire and links into the wider 33 km style network outlined on the City of Jakobstad hiking-trail page(1). Boardwalk sections include handrails. Yle reported multilingual signage, including Braille, on the accessible shore routes(5). For a visited perspective with photos and pacing notes along the beaches and tower, Luontopolkumies on Retkipaikka walked the full accessible loop including the short circular segment by the café and the north–south boardwalk toward the tower—worth a look if you want on-the-ground detail and bench-by-bench context(4).

Saarijärvi Fishing Pier is a short point-to-point walk of about 0.8 km along Lake Saarijärvi’s long fishing pier and the south-shore boardwalks in Koskue, beside Highway 3 between Jalasjärvi and Parkano in Pirkanmaa. The line is catalogued in Parkano for trip planning, while the swimming beach, water monitoring, and many shore structures sit in Kurikka’s administrative beach pages. For EU bathing water status, sampling dates, and the clearest operational notes on the beach and access, City of Kurikka – Saarijärvi beach (Jalasjärvi) is the place to check first(1). Visit Suupohja summarises the 200-metre fishing pier built for accessible angling, the 700 metres of boardwalk on the south shore, and the shelter with a kitchenette at the south end of the pier plus a fish-cleaning station at the north end(2). Visit Kurikka describes an accessible lean-to and a short accessible boardwalk from the pier, with a dry toilet along the boardwalk route that is not fully accessible(3). City of Parkano points walkers to LIPAS and the municipal map service for other maintained trails and lean-tos in the municipality(4). Along the mapped walk you quickly pass Saarijärven uimaranta and Saarijärvi Beach on the sandy EU-monitored shore, then the Saarijärvi kalastuspaikka on the pier. A few hundred metres along the line you reach Saarijärvi Open Campfire Hut and, farther south along the boardwalk, Saarijärvi Open Campfire Hut 2; the Saarijärvi Fishing Laavu sits toward the south end of the mapped segment. Together these give anglers and families places to pause, light a fire where rules allow, and watch the shallow, humic water typical of the Ostrobothnian lake type described by local fishing sources(5). Walking the pier and boardwalk is free. If you plan to fish from the pier or elsewhere on the lake, Jalasjärven kalastuskunta sells day and three-hour permits and publishes lake rules—motor use on boats is prohibited, and the association stocks salmonids for recreational fishing(5).

Variskarit walking path is about 0.3 km as the line on the map: a short, point-to-point stretch on Variskarit island in Isolahti, Vaasa, toward the Variskarit Grillikota and Variskarit Nuotiopaikka 1. The City of Vaasa’s district pages for Gerby, Isolahti, Vetokannas, and Pukinjärvi explain the wider setting: Variskarit island was opened for recreation when the city built a causeway and bridge from the mainland and a walking route around the island in 2008, and the island is a well-used local outdoor spot maintained by the city and active residents(1). Along this short segment you reach a public grill kota and a campfire spot that the city lists among its free-to-use sites at Huvilatie beside the small-boat harbour—concrete fire rings and benches, with users bringing their own firewood, lighters, and barbecue gear and taking litter to the bins(2). Vaasa lies on the Ostrobothnian coast; Isolahti is a green, sea-oriented neighbourhood in the north of the city with beaches, a guarded marina, and many local paths. For any change in maintenance or fire rules, check the city’s public campfire listings(2)(3).

Here are 2 other videos of 2 other sections of Espoon Rantaraitti: <a href="https://youtu.be/lwT1cOiv-7w?si=riejfqwfJYQYoMAg">Espoon Rantaraitti 2</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/IecT2dBvdC4?si=Mb0DJBfSNfRLMiCI">Espoon Rantaraitti 3</a>

Haahkan katselulavan esteetön tie is a very short loop of about 0.1 km on the Porkkalanniemi peninsula in Kirkkonummi, Uusimaa, from the Haahka parking area along a marked path to an accessible viewing platform above the Gulf of Finland. Metsähallitus publishes the Porkkalanniemi recreation and nature reserve destination on Luontoon.fi(1), including the wider trail network and conservation context. UUVI’s Porkkalanniemi guide gives the accessibility detail: the viewing platform is reached along a marked route from the parking area in roughly 100 metres, with an accessible dry toilet near the car park; the Haahka campfire area itself is not fully accessible(2). The City of Kirkkonummi’s Kirkkonummiseikkailu – Porkkalanniemi pages repeat the same distances and parking address and explain how this stop sits on Telebergetin lenkki, which is marked in yellow and can be combined with Vetokannaksen taival and Pampskatanin pisto in the same recreation area(3). From the parking cluster you walk a compact, wheelchair-friendly surface to the platform; Retkipaikka’s walk report by Luontopolkumies describes stepping off the Telebergetin lenkki loop onto the short spur to the accessible viewing deck and notes the outlook toward the northwest and Upinniemi(4). The same stop also lists Tulipaikka Haahka and the Tulipaikka Haahkan teltta-alue a little farther along—useful if someone in your group continues on foot while another visitor uses only the accessible spur. The broader peninsula is a major sea and migration bird area; keep dogs on a leash and make fire only at built fireplaces or, during wildfire warnings, in cooking shelters with chimneys, as UUVI summarises for the whole Porkkalanniemi area(2). Roads and parking areas are ploughed in winter(2).

Fantin polku is a compact loop of about 0.7 km around the wooded shore of Pikkulahti in Raahe, within easy reach of the town centre. For length, parking, and the story of the Fantti landform, start with City of Raahe – Fantin polku(1). The same page describes calm sea views and a campfire spot overlooking Old Raahe (Wanha Raahe) from the forest edge. Visit Raahe(2) presents Pikkulahden uimaranta as the busiest public beach in the city area, with changing rooms, winter swimming, Mustan sauna, and views across the bay to the old town—useful context because the trail starts from the same recreation shore. Raahe Guide(3) adds on-the-ground detail: the path is marked along the bay, there is firewood at the campfire shelter, and an optional branch climbs Fantin hill for a higher panorama over the sea and Old Raahe. From the Pikkulahti shore you pass Pikkulahden talviuintipaikka for winter swimming and Pikkulahden ulkokuntosali, an outdoor gym with sea views, before the line reaches Fantin polun nuotiopaikka on the Maa-Fantti side—tables and benches make it a natural coffee stop, and dry toilets are available in the wider beach area(2). The terrain is easy meadow and mixed forest with only short climbs; you can stay on the main loop or add the hill detour described by Raahe Guide(3). Nearby walking and ski options connect the same shore network: Pitkänkarin polut offers a longer marked loop in the same headland area, the Flatland Route retkipyöräilyn rengasreitti long-distance bike circuit passes this shore as part of its Raahe section, and Tasku-Thompson jäälatu is a winter ski track when snow and ice allow. Check City of Raahe – Fantin polku(1) and the city’s outdoor map for the latest maintenance notes.

Settijärven kierros is a waymarked walking loop around Lake Settijärvi in Koposperä, east of Haapajärvi. On our map the line is about 7.5 km as one continuous loop; the city’s route description rounds the distance to about 8.3 km(1). For the full route narrative, seasonal tips, and facility details, start with City of Haapajärvi – Settijärven kierros(1). The Retkeilevä Haapajärvi village trail project added marked routes and published hiking maps across several villages; Koposperä is one of the participating areas(3). You begin from parking on Koposperäntie at Settijärven uimaranta: cross the wooden footbridge and you are at the beach side with a grill shelter, changing rooms, a dry toilet, and tables overlooking the water—Settijärven uimapaikka and Settijärven Keittokatos sit in this first cluster. The path follows the dam road (patotie) around the lake with the shoreline in view most of the way, then uses a short stretch of local road (including Lahdennevantie) and crosses Uusijoki on a bridge before returning to the embankment. About 1.7 km along, the hut and shoreline at Settijärven Hut and Parkkilanranta offer a natural pause before you continue along the dam toward the sandy shore and, farther on, the dam itself with a small swimming bay, benches, and another grill shelter and concrete boat ramp—Parkkilanranta includes a boat launch for small craft. Seven private lakeside cottages have yards along the route; stay on the public path and respect those boundaries(1). Shell fragments on the embankment and migratory birds in spring and autumn are part of the local colour(1). On very windy days the open lakeshore can feel exposed; the city page notes considering wind direction(1). Near the route you can connect to Jokelan kylän maastopyörä-/pyöräreitti for a longer outing on two wheels. Maintenance questions go to Koposperän kyläyhdistys ry (phone on the official page)(1).

The best place to start planning is Visit Pori’s hiking and walking routes section(1). Visit Pori’s Reposaari destination page describes the island as a miniature town of wooden houses on Selkämeri, about three kilometres long and half a kilometre wide, with trawlers in the fishing harbour and rocky Siikaranta shores for exploring(2). Visit Finland’s Reposaari walking tour listing summarises the same maritime character and points to Visit Pori for private guided walks in several languages(4). Reposaari kierros is about 6.6 km as a loop around Reposaari, the maritime district of Pori in Satakunta. The circuit is easy going and suits families; Retkeilyä Satakunnassa ja muualla Suomessa notes parking near Pursimiehenkatu 14 and an overall island circuit of about 6.5 km, which matches the same walk rounded to the nearest hundred metres(3). Along the route you pass the Linnakepuisto fortress-park area early on: the short Reposaaren linnakepuisto walking route shares the Tähystystorni lookout with this loop—climb for sea views over the gun positions and trenches. Near the south shore, Lontoon uimapaikka and Lontoon uimaranta sit by the breakwater; the same stretch has a campfire spot for a pause. Further along, Reposaaren beachvolleykenttä and Reposaaren koripallokenttä sit on Reelinki by the water. The route then cuts past Reposaaren alakoulun liikuntasali and Reposaaren yläkoulun liikuntasali and Reposaaren voimailutila—everyday sports buildings at the back of the residential grid—before reaching Reposaari Beach on the north shore with open sea in front of you. Toward the end, Siikaranta Camping Sauna and Siikaranta Camping mark the camping side of Siikaranta, with sauna and tent pitches for visitors staying overnight. Where the loop meets Reposaaren kuntorata 1 km, you can add a short fitness lap on the running track beside Reposaaren urheilukenttä and the same camping area. For closures, events, and the municipal listing that includes Reposaaren kävelykierros, keep Visit Pori’s hiking and walking routes section(1) in mind. Read more on our pages for Tähystystorni, Lontoon uimaranta, Reposaari Beach, and Siikaranta Camping when you want facility-level detail.