Hiking & outdoor recreationLength3.1 km
Duration(1-3 hours)
Degree of difficultyEasy
The Naavaparta trail starts from the Syöte Visitor Centre and is suitable for the whole family. The trail is gravelled, and although there is some elevation change, the path is mostly easy to walk on. Along the way, you can read Naavaparta’s fun stories about Syöte’s nature. The trail leads down to the shore of Pärjänjoki and to Annintupa, where you can enjoy your snacks and make a fire in the cozy day-use hut. The northern side of the Naavaparta trail also serves as a mountain biking route in the summer, and in winter, it is packed by snowmobile for walking. The southern part is a narrower trail where biking is prohibited.
Circle trailThe recommended direction of travel is counterclockwise.
Multi-purpose trailReitillä voi liikkua kävellen, lumikengillä tai polkujuosten. Pyöräily on sallittu vain reitin pohjoisella haaralla.
Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
Camping permittedCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of marked rest areas and campfire sites and huts.
HutAnnintupa (päivätupa)
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 pointPärjänjoesta on mahdollista ottaa vettä, joka suositellaan keitettäväksi ennen juomavetenä käyttämistä.
Contact information
Starting pointSyötteen luontokeskus, Erätie 1, 93280 Syöte
Starting point
National Park Entrance Gate- Annintupa Day-Use Hut
The route begins at the gate of Syöte National Park, at the corner of the visitor centre’s parking area.
The trail follows a wide gravel path for 1.4 km to Annintupa. The route is mostly downhill towards Annintupa.
0.2 km before Annintupa, there is a junction where you turn right.
Before Annintupa, there are wide duckboards that are accessible even with strollers with large wheels.
Annintupa Day-Use Hut - National Park Entrance Gate
From Annintupa, you return to the previous junction and continue along the Naavaparta trail.
The return path to the visitor centre is a narrower and more winding forest trail.
0.3 km before the visitor centre’s parking area, the Naavaparta trail rejoins the same route you started on.
End pointSyötteen luontokeskus, Erätie 1, 93280 Syöte
End point