Hiking & outdoor recreationLength3 km
Duration(2 t)
Degree of difficultyEasy
The trail takes you through dense mire forests to the edge of a magnificent mire inhabited by cranes. The mire landscape offers a perfect place to rest, enjoy a snack or even spend the night in a lean-to shelter. In addition to birdwatching, Vajosuo observation tower is a perfect place to admire the landscape spreading out around you. This circle trail that can be used round the year is ideal for those who are new to hiking.
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 permittedCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of marked rest areas and campfire sites and huts.
Hut
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 point address: Vajosuo parking area, Vajosuontie, Rusko. Trail markings: orange.
The distance from the Vajosuo parking area to the edge of Vajosuo Mire is 1.5 kilometres. There visitors have access to a lean-to shelter, a separate campfire site and the reservable Vajosuo Rental Hut. The cooking shelter is suitable for groups. A short trail goes to the observation tower from the edge of the mire. The trail goes mostly in the forest.
The trail joins up with Kuhankuono Hiking Trail Network, which allows visitors to take the 30-kilometre hike of Vajosuo Mire.