Hiking & outdoor recreationLength6,1 km
The Riuttaskorpi recreational forest area is part of the peaceful wilderness of the Suomenselkä watershed region. A linear trail runs through Riuttaskorpi from the Haukijärvi cooking shelter to the Suutarilankoski lean-to shelter and then to the Kuttulammi cooking shelter. The trail connects to the Pirkan Taival trail network maintained by the municipalities, which leads to the national parks of Seitseminen and Helvetinjärvi and to Kuru. The nature of Riuttaskorpi is generally rugged, and the forests are predominantly pine. There are small mires in the depressions of the terrain and along the shores of water bodies. The most prominent feature of the area is the north-south oriented moraine ridge of Pitkäkangas. The aquatic nature in Riuttaskorpi is also diverse. In addition to small lakes, the trail offers views of rushing rapids. The trail is a linear route, which is over 12 km long when traveled back and forth. Please note that the trail markings are incomplete. We recommend using a topographic map and a compass.
- Coniferous forests, small lakes, and rushing rapids.
- The waterway running through the area has provided excellent opportunities for timber floating. Old timber floating structures have survived to this day.
- Many stories are told about the area, which inspired J. L. Runeberg to write the tale of the traveler's vision in The Tales of Ensign Stål.
- Riuttaskorpi is ideal for day trips.
- Area size is 16 km². The area is mainly state multi-use forest, with some parts being protected forest areas.
The trail can only be used during the snow-free season
Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
Camping permitted
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 point
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting pointHaukijärvi parking area, Torttilantie 517. Turn at the intersection onto an unnamed road and continue for 600 meters. The parking area is along the road., 34550 Ylöjärvi
From the parking area, walk first to the Haukijärvi cooking shelter and then descend to the lake shore. There is a rental sauna and a pier at the shore.
The trail continues along the lake shores through coniferous forests until, after crossing streams, it reaches a road.
From the edge of the Suutarilankoski parking area, the trail continues as a wide gravel path to the Suutarilankoski lean-to shelter. The lean-to shelter is located by the rushing rapids. The rapids are crossed via a bridge.
The trail narrows to a path and mainly goes through coniferous forests. Following the shores of Pitkäjärvi, you reach a gravel road, which you follow to the Kuttulammi cooking shelter. The cooking shelter is located on a high spot. There is a view down to Kuttulammi.
From Kuttulammi, return along the same route back to the parking area.
From Kuttulammi, it is possible to continue to the Pirkan Taival trail network, which branches off from the southern end of the area. The Pirkan Taival trail network is maintained by the municipalities. You can walk along the trail to Seitseminen, Helvetinjärvi, or Kuru.
End pointHaukijärvi parking area, Torttilantie 517. Turn at the intersection onto an unnamed road and continue for 600 meters. The parking area is along the road., 34550 Ylöjärvi