Starting Points for Trails

Parking areas also maintained during winter.

Map of Nuuksio © Metsähallitus 2014 

Recommended at Nuuksio

 

Punarinnankierros Trail, 2 km Circle Trail

Estimated time 1 h, no winter maintenance. 
An easy trail.

As the easiest circle trail in Nuuksio, Punarinnankierros is ideal for beginners. The sights along the trail include the beautiful dry heath forests of Nuuksio and small lakes, the most spectacular one of which is Mustalampi with its floating mats of peat moss. 

Starting Point

Address: Haukkalampi, Haukkalammentie 32, 02820 Espoo (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates for Haukkalampi: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 18.8649' lon: 24° 31.2936' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6689001 E: 363094

Services and hiking structures
Haukkalampi Nature Information Hut at starting and ending points, water available at the Guide Hut, camping site, campfire site and cooking shelter at Lake Mustalampi.

Sights
The turf floats of Lake Mustalampi.

Route Description
Route markings: red.

Haukankierros Trail, 3.7 km Circle Trail

Estimated time 2 h, no winter maintenance.
Challenging due to height differences.

Haukankierros treats visitors to spectacular landscapes created by the Ice Age: valleys and ravines as well as old-growth forests. You can admire the beautiful landscapes of Myllypuro valley from a height and enjoy the excellent services for hikers along the trail, including the cooking shelter beside Mustalampi Lake.

Starting Point
Address: Haukkalampi, Haukkalammentie 32, 02820 Espoo (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates for Haukkalampi: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 18.8649' lon: 24° 31.2936' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6689001 E: 363094

Services and hiking structures
Haukkalampi Nature Information Hut at starting and ending points, water available at the Guide Hut, camping site, campfire site and cooking shelter at Lake Mustalampi.

Sights
The scenery to Brook Myllypuro valley, and the turf floats of Lake Mustalampi.

Route Description
Route markings: blue.

Please note
At the halfway of the trail, west side of Haukkalampi lake there are about 30 meters long steel stairs. It is possible for a dog to walk beside the stairs.

Korpinkierros Trail, 6-7.2 km Circle Trail

Estimated time 4 h, no winter maintenance.
A challenging trail.

Korpinkierros impresses even the experienced hiker with its cliffs and diverse natural environment. Explore the herb-rich forests and be enchanted by the ponds.

Starting points

Address: Haukkalampi, Haukkalammentie 32, 02820 Espoo and Siikaniemi, Siikajärvenranta, Espoo (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates for Haukkalampi: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 18.8649' lon: 24° 31.2936' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6689001 E: 363094
Coordinates for Siikaniemi: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 17.3591' lon: 24° 30.8904' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6686221 E: 362617

Services and hiking structures
Haukkalampi Nature Information Hut at starting and ending points, water available at the Guide Hut, camping site, campfire site and cooking shelter at Lake Mustalampi, reservable camping site at Lake Kolmoislampi, two campfire sites/ camping sites and a lean-to shelter at Lake Holma-Saarijärvi.

Sights
The turf floats of Lake Mustalampi.

Route Description
Route markings: yellow.

Korpinkierros Trail (7 km) will lead you through the nature filled with ponds. 

Easy Trails

Takala Trail, 1.5 km/one way

Estimated time 25 min/one way, no winter maintenance.
An easy trail.

Takala trail, which leads visitors through forested areas, is an easy walking path. The campfire site at the mid-point of the trail is ideal for taking a break, warming up and having your picnic.

Starting point
Beside Kattila main building. (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates for Kattila: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 19.6976' lon: 24° 29.6322' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6690603 E: 361623

Hiking structures
Lean-to shelter and campfire site in Takala, campfire site in Kattila. Closest water point is located at Kattila.

Route Description
Route markings: orange signs with black stripes.

Following the Takala Trail (1.5 km) you will get from Kattila to the Takala Lean-to-shelter.

Soidinkierros Trail, 4 km Circle Trail 

Estimated time 2 h, no winter maintenance.
An easy trail that mostly meanders along diverse forests.  

 

Get revitalised by the old-growth forest dotted with rocky outcrops!

Starting point 
Address: Siikaranta, Hotel Nuuksio, Naruportintie 68, 02860 Kirkkonummi (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates for Siikaranta: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 16.7702' lon: 24° 30.0815' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6685156 E: 361831

Services and hiking structures
For hikers who like their creature comforts, the hotel services at the start point offer cosy accommodation and delicacies from the restaurant.

Route description
Trail markings: green.

This flat trail takes in views across Soidinsuo, the greatest marshland in Nuuksio. 

Kaarniaispolku Nature Trail, 2.7 km circle trail

Estimated time 1 h, no winter maintenance.
Specially designed for schoolchildren, Kaarinaispolku is also suitable for other hikers.

Go hiking and learn about nature while enjoying the forests, marshlands and bare rocky areas! This varied trail even goes past an old landfill. 

Starting Point

Address: Kaarniaispolku parking area at the end of Soidentaantie road in Veikkola industrial estate (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates for starting point: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 16.2592' lon: 24° 27.6114' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6684295 E: 359518

Route description
Trail markings: brown and white pine cone symbols.

The Nature Trail is located at the South-West corner of Nuuksio National Park. 

Other Hiking Trails, 0-10 km

Nahkiaispolku Nature Trail, 2 km circle trail

Estimated time 40 min, no winter maintenance.
Rather challenging due to the difficult terrain. 
 
 
Nahkiaispolku trail introduces visitors to forest restoration. Restoration is a method of nature conservation in which a variety of measures are taken in an area to allow its recovery back to the natural state.
 
 

Starting Point
Adress: Haukkalampi, Haukkalammentie 32, 02820 Espoo (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates for Haukkalampi: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 18.8649' lon: 24° 31.2936' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6689001 E: 363094

Route description
Trail markings: brown and white pine cone symbols.

 

Klassarinkierros Trail, 3.9 km Circle Trail

Estimated time 2 h, no winter maintenance.
Rather challenging due to height differences. 

In the more quiet western part of the park, you will be soothed in the embrace of the forest and lakes, breathing in the fresh air of the national park. Enjoy the striking landscapes of Klassarinkallio rock and linger beside Saarilampi Lake, listening to the murmur in the spruce trees.  

 

Starting point
Address: Valklampi parking area, Valklammentie 1, Vihti (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 18.7173' lon: 24° 26.7633' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6688886 E: 358913

Hiking structures
Saarilampi camping area, campfire site and dry toilet, Tikankolo rental hut (naturaviva.fi) and Polku Hotel (polkuhotel.com)

Sights
Saarilampi and the view from Klassarinkallio to the west.

 

Route description
Trail markings: purple. 

Haukkalampi-Haltia Connecting Trail, 4.6 km

Estimated time 2 h in each direction, no winter maintenance.
Extremely challenging.

The trail connecting Haukkalampi and Haltia with its major height differences is a treat for the hiker in search of challenges. Lunch and café services are available in Haltia, so there is no need to carry your own sandwiches. While having your break, you can relax and enjoy Haltia's interesting exhibitions that change periodically. 

Starting Points

Address: Finnish Nature Center Haltia: Nuuksiontie 84, 02820 Espoo and Haukkalampi: Haukkalammentie 32, 02820 Espoo (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates for Haltia: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 17.6269' lon: 24° 33.4218' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6686630 E: 364967
Coordinates for Haukkalampi: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 18.8649' lon: 24° 31.2936' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6689001 E: 363094

Route Description
Route markings: orange signs with black stripes.

The connecting trail between Haukkalampi and Haltia (4.6 km) starts from the main entrance to Haukkalampi. It contains challenging ascents and descents, with steps in the steepest places. Between Nuuksiontie road and Nuuksionpää road there are about 30 meters long steel stairs in the trail. It is possible for a dog to walk beside the stairs.

Connection
This trailconnects with Päivättärenpolku nature trail in Haltia (1.4 km). The Secret of the Red Feather nature trail (0.2 km) is intended for children. Another circle trail starting around the corner from the centre is Maahisenkierros (2 km). Maahisenkierros trail is accessible for prams, pushchairs and wheelchairs (when assisted). Haltia's nearby nature trails (haltia.com) are located on lands owned by the City of Helsinki and the Solvalla sports institute.

 

Other Hiking Trails, over 10 km

Trail through Nuuksio National Park, approx. 14 km 

No winter maintenance.

The route stretches throughout the entire National Park starting from Siikaniemi, going through Haukkalampi and Kattila or Högbacka all the way to Salmi hiking area.

Starting Points
Siikaniemi, Kolmoislammenranta, 02860 Espoo and Salmi hiking area information point, Salmentie 75, 03300 Otalampi (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates for Siikaniemi: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 17.3591' lon: 24° 30.8904' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6686221 E: 362617

Coordinates for information point in Salmi hiking area: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 22.5374' lon: 24° 30.3336' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6695847 E: 362468

Route description
Trail markings: Orange markings of Haukankierros connecting trail.

Veikkola-Salmi Connecting Trail, 20 km/one way

No winter maintenance.
Challenging.

Veikkola-Salmi connecting Trail (20 km) will lead you from Veikkola via Siikajärvi and Haukkalampi all the way to Salmi hiking area. You can choose the details of the trail yourself.

Starting Points
Salmi hiking area and Veikkola, Kaarniaispolku Nature Trail parking area (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates for information point in Salmi hiking area: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 22.5374' lon: 24° 30.3336' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6695847 E: 362468

Coordinates for Kaarniaispolku Nature Trail parking area: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 16.2592' lon: 24° 27.6114' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6684295 E: 359518

Services and hiking structures
Camping sites and other services depend on your choice of the route.

Route description
Trail markings: orange signs with black stripes.

Trail 2000, 110 km

No winter maintenance.
Suitable for biking.

Trail 2000 is a 110-km-long hiking trail, which begins in Laakso in Helsinki, and goes through the National Park. The trail is marked with blue band on the trees.

A nature trail follows a sand road through a wintry landscape.

Starting Point
Address: Lääkärinkatu 8, 00250 Helsinki.

Route description
Trail markings: blue-white ribbons on trees.

Biking Trails, approx. 30 km

The trails consist of roads accessible by car, small cart roads, and short footpath sections. The trails are not as good as urban cycle tracks, but they are driveable by an ordinary bike, walking the footpath sections and hills, if necessary. No winter maintenance.

Nuuksio National Park is accessible by bike. For cyclists there are circular and through trails in the National Park, and they continue onto the surrounding recreational forests. Please note that cycling is only allowed on the trails designated for this purpose (PDF file, 0.1 Mb, julkaisut.metsa.fi. in Finnish).

Starting points

Address: Kattila, Haltia, Haukkalampi, Parking area of Valklmapi and Hotel Nuuksio at Siikaranta (pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

Coordinates for Kattila: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 19.6976' lon: 24° 29.6322' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6690603 E: 361623

Coordinates for Haltia: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 17.6269' lon: 24° 33.4218' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6686630 E: 364967

Coordinates for Haukkalampi: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 18.8649' lon: 24° 31.2936' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6689001 E: 363094

Coordinates for Valklampi: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 18.7173' lon: 24° 26.7633' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6688886 E: 358913

Coordinates for Siikaranta: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 16.7702' lon: 24° 30.0815' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6685156 E: 361831

Also the National Bike Trail Network's route number 2 goes through the National Park from Siikajärvi via Haukkalampi to Salmi.

Services and hiking structures
Oravankolo (naturaviva.fi) and Tikankolo (naturaviva.fi) Rental Huts, the reservable camping site at Lake Kolmoislampi, camping site at Lake Saarilampi and camping site/cooking shelter at Lake Mustalampi.

Sights
The turf floats of Lake Mustalampi.

Riding Trails, approx. 22 km

No winter maintenance.

Did you know that it is possible to ride a horse in Nuuksio National Park? Most of them are former cart tracks, which are used by for example hikers too. Please note that horse riding is only allowed on the trails designated for this purpose (pdf 0.3 Mb, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

A horse-drawn carriage with a driver and passengers and a rider on a horse behind.
 

Starting points
Kattila and Parking area of Valklampi.(pdf 6,2 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi, in Finnish).

Coordinates for Kattila: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 19.6976' lon: 24° 29.6322' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6690603 E: 361623

Coordinates for Valklampi: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 18.7173' lon: 24° 26.7633' ETRS-TM35FIN N: 6688886 E: 358913

Customer Service

Finnish Nature Centre Haltia
Tel. int. +358 40 163 6200
info(at)haltia.com

Haukkalampi Nature Information Hut

Parking Areas 

Haltia (haltia.com)

  • Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo


Haukkalampi

  • Haukkalammentie 32, Espoo
    • Haukkalammentie can become congested from time to time. Parking on the shoulder is strictly prohibited to ensure constant access for emergency vehicles. For visitors arriving by car, the best starting points for excursions are the parking areas of Haltia, Kattila, Högbacka, Siikaniemi and Salmi. Haukkalampi can also be reached on foot from the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, but the hiking trail is challenging.

Kattila

  • Kattilantie 424, Vihti

Högbacka

  • Kattilantie 31, Espoo

Siikaniemi

  • Kolmoislammenranta, Espoo

Hotel Nuuksio (hotellinuuksio.fi)

  • Naruportintie 70, Kirkkonummi

Salmi

Parking area addresses are in Finnish to be used in navigators.

Parking areas are maintained during winter.

Check for Warnings

When wildfire warnings (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi) are in effect, fire is only allowed at covered campfire sites that have a flue. A fire can be also lit in fireplaces at wilderness and other huts. Always use extreme caution when handling fire. The one who lights a fire is always responsible for its safe use. Please note, that making fire at these campfire sites can be banned locally. 

Drawing of a fireplace. The drawing shows the roof, the flue and off the ground.

Nuuksio Brochure


Pdf 1.8 Mb (julkaisut.metsa.fi)

Map and services in the vicinity of the Finnish Nature Center Haltia


Pdf 557 Kb (julkaisut.metsa.fi)

Hiking Tips

Own paths
If you know how to orientate, in the National Park area it is possible to hike outside the marked trails. With the Nuuksio-Luukkaa outdoor map and a compass, you can enjoy the diverse natural features of Nuuksio.

Destinations accessible in wheelchair and/or baby pram:
The National Park landscape is quite demanding, due to differences in altitude. However, the closest destinations around Haukkalampi and Kattila can be reached with a baby pram. There are also grounds of old roads in the area, and some of them are quite easy to access. The Haukanholma camp fire site can be reached also by a wheelchair.

In the winter
it is quiet and peaceful in Nuuksio. You can ski, and walk with or without snow shoes. In the winter there are no maintained skiing or hiking trails. The nearest maintained skiing trails are in the recreational forests of the surrounding towns.