Hiking & outdoor recreationLength0.8 km
Duration(1 hour)
Degree of difficultyEasy
Admire the bird paradise of Lake Puurijärvi in one of the largest observation towers in the Nordic countries. You can see the entire lake well from the Kärjenkallio Observation Tower. On the way, you can spot cattle grazing along the shores of the lake area as part of ecological management efforts. The trail to the Kärjenkallio Observation Tower is suitable for the whole family. Half of the trail is accessible. The total length of the trail in both directions is around 1.6 kilometres in total. The trail is not maintained in the winter. There is a dry toilet at the starting point of the trail. There is an observation platform along the trail, and a table and benches at the foot of the tower for enjoying a snack.
The trail can only be used during the snow-free season
Camping not permitted
Dry toilet
Remember to bring a trash bag
No water point
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting pointKärjenkallio pysäköintialue
The trail leading to the Kärjenkallio Observation Tower begins as an accessible trail, starting from the corner of the parking area in front of the dry toilet.
The gravelled, wide trail winds in a bright coniferous forest, until you reach the observation platform overlooking Lake Puurijärvi.
There is a covered, gate-like information point near the observation platform, with nature boards on its walls. The trail continues after the information point down a steep hill.
You will arrive at a grazing area. Cattle graze on the shores of Lake Puurijärvi. Grazing improves the living conditions of shoreline bird species and insect species in open coastal meadows. The trail goes through the pasture, so you must pass through the pasture gates. Remember to close the gates behind you.
After the grazing area, you will reach a copse with the Kärjenkallio Observation Tower. There are information boards on Lake Puurijärvi bird life in the tower.
The trail returns to the parking area along the same route.
End pointKärjenkallio pysäköintialue