Hiking & outdoor recreationLength5,6 km
Duration(2-4 hours)
The Pinkjärvi circular route is suitable for day hikers, beginners, and families with children. The route is marked with red trail markers. It partly follows rocky forest terrain that may be challenging in places, but the elevation differences are minor. From the trail’s starting point at the parking area, it is also possible to walk directly to the Vuotava lean-to shelter. The distance in one direction is approximately 1 km. There are two rest areas along the trail (Vuotava and Mustalahti).
Route marker in the terrain
Circle trailThe recommended direction of travel is counterclockwise.
Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
Camping permittedYou are allowed to stay overnight at the lean-to shelters, and camping with a tent is also permitted near the Vuotava lean-to 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.
No water point
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting pointSaukonniementie 368, 27110 Eurajoki
The trail is about 5 km long and forms a circular route. It starts from the Pinkjärvi parking area and is marked in the terrain with red trail markers. Parts of the route go through uneven, rocky forest terrain. From the parking area, it is also possible to take a shorter path directly to the Vuotava double lean-to shelter (about 1 km one way).
Pinkjärvi parkingarea.
The trail begins next to the information board at the Pinkjärvi parking area. The first 300 metres follow a gravel forest road, after which the trail turns right if walked in a counterclockwise direction. The route can also be walked in the opposite (clockwise) direction if preferred.
The path is fairly easy to walk, although there are some stones and roots along the way. After approximately 1.5 km, you arrive at the Vuotava double lean-to shelter, which also has a campfire site and a toilet. There is a small sandy beach at Vuotava where you can take a dip in the lake (note: not an official swimming beach).
Vuotava lean-to shelters.
From Vuotava, the trail continues towards the Mustalahti lean-to shelter. This section runs along the shoreline and offers beautiful lake views. The distance from the trail’s starting point to Mustalahti is about 2.5 km.
Mustalahti lean-to shelter.
After Mustalahti, the trail heads deeper into the forest again. Towards the end of the route, duckboards have been installed to ease passage through wetter sections. After rainfall, please be careful as the duckboards may be slippery when wet.
End pointSaukonniementie 368, 27110 Eurajoki