Hiking & outdoor recreationLength19.3 km
Duration(4-6 hours)
Degree of difficultyMedium
The Syöte circular trail is a diverse hiking trail around Iso-Syöte and Romevaara. The route is great for an energetic trail runner or a hiker looking for a longer route. Along the way, there are a few resting places where you can easily camp either in a tent or hammock. Pytkynharju is a kilometer-long ridge, and in the middle of the route, you walk along its crest. From the top, magnificent views open up over the surrounding ponds and the forested slopes of Romevaara.
Circle trailThe recommended direction of travel is clockwise.
Multi-purpose trailYou can hike, bike, snowshoe or run along the trail. Please note other trail users (moving at different speeds)
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 permittedLeiriytyminen on sallittua jokaisenoikeudella.
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 pointReitin varrella on puroja ja lampia, joiden vedet suositellaan keitettäväksi ennen käyttöä juomavetenä.
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting pointSyötteen luontokeskus, Erätie 1, 93280 Syöte
Starting point
National Park Entrance - Luppovesi
The trail begins at the gate of Syöte National Park, at the corner of the Syöte Visitor Centre parking lot. There are also mountain bikers on the Syöte trail, who are advised to travel counterclockwise. So, if you'd prefer to see approaching mountain bikers, it’s recommended to hike the trail clockwise.
From the national park gate, the trail follows a wide gravel path, which serves as a ski trail in winter, towards the core area of Iso-Syöte and Luppovesi, where Syöte’s official swimming site is located. The distance from the visitor centre to Luppovesi is 2 km.
Luppovesi - Riihisuo
• From Luppovesi, the gravelled trail continues towards Riihikumpu. About a kilometer after Luppovesi, the route crosses Iso-Syötteentie, after which it turns into a forest trail that is narrower.
The trail is rocky and rooty in some sections up to Riihisuo, but the elevation change is minimal. Along the way, the route crosses two roads in the Riihikumpu cabin area.
Just before Riihisuo, you have the option to visit Riihitupa, a day-use hut located 0.8 km off the trail along the Pytkyn Pyrähdys trail.
Riihisuo is crossed on duckboards and a gravel path.
Riihisuo - Lauttalampi
After Riihisuo, the trail (2.4 km) runs through the terrain of Pytkynharju and climbs to the top of the ridge, offering beautiful scenery.
Kellarilampi is a cozy rest stop along the route, where you'll find a lean-to shelter and a small pier. Around Kellarilampi’s lean-to shelter, there are a few good tent sites.
At Kellarilampi, atop Pytkynharju, stands Syöte’s most iconic tree – Pytkyn aihki, a magnificent old pine that has witnessed the life of Syöte for hundreds of years.
From the old pine, the trail continues (1.8 km) along the ridge toward Lauttalampi, where you descend via steep wooden stairs.
Lauttalampi offers a lean-to shelter and a small pier by the clear lake. The yard of Lauttalampi’s lean-to shelter is suitable for hammock camping, but tent campers may need to search for a spot in a wider area.
Lauttalampi - Annintupa day-use hut
From Lauttalampi, the hiking trail continues towards the pine forests of Romekangas. After crossing Pärjänjoentie, the trail approaches Pärjänjoki, along whose shore it winds for the remaining 8.0 km towards Annintupa.
Annintupa is a day-use hut 0.2 km off the trail, located right by the Pärjänjoki river. On warm days, it’s a lovely spot to cool your feet in the river.
Annintupa day-use hut - National Park Entrance
From Annintupa, the route ascends back to the visitor centre (1.5 km) along Naavaparta trail. The path is fully gravelled and about two meters wide.
End pointSyötteen luontokeskus, Erätie 1, 93280 Syöte
End point