Hiking & outdoor recreationLength5,9 km
Duration(2 hours)
The terrain consists of easy-to-walk pine heaths, although there are some climbs up eskers along the trail. The Iso-Valkeinen circular trail follows the Mäntyjärvi loop for approximately the first one kilometre. The trail features a recreational fishing area as well as various hiking structures. A side trail branches off the Iso-Valkeinen trail to Kärnänkivi, with a total return distance of 1.6 km.
Route marker in the terrain
Circle trailThe recommended direction of travel is clockwise.
Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
Camping permittedThe only lean-to shelter in the area is located on the shore of Lake Mäntyjärvi. Camping is recommended near the shelter.
Dry toiletRemember to bring toilet paper.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere are no waste bins on the trail. Bring along your own trash bag and take your waste out with you when leaving.
Water pointThere is a well at the Mäntyjärvi lean-to shelter. The water should be boiled for a few minutes or filtered before drinking.
No winter maintenance
Contact information
The easiest starting point for the trails is the Iso-Valkeinen information point. The recommended direction is clockwise. Trail markers are orange circles on signs. The suggested hiking time is approximately 2 hours. The Iso-Valkeinen loop shares the first one kilometre with the Mäntyjärvi loop, up to the Mäntyjärvi lean-to shelter.
The trail runs through easy pine heath terrain. At the northern end of Mäntyjärvi Bay, the Iso-Valkeinen trail turns to follow the western shoreline of the bay. A side trail branches off the route to Kärnänkivi, with a round-trip distance of 1.6 km.
From the Iso-Valkeinen campfire site, the trail continues along a small road to Lake Hakolampi, and from there, it winds through the beautiful esker landscape of the Valkeinen lakes. The lakes glimmer on both sides of the rippled ridge formations. After descending from the esker section, the circular trail returns to the Iso-Valkeinen trailhead and information board.