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Pääjärvi Nature Recreation Area

Härkätie 1126, Hämeenlinna

Hämeenlinna

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Fairytale moss forests, ridge trails, and traces of the Ice Age on the shores of peaceful Lake Pääjärvi. At the Pääjärvi Nature Recreation Area, you can experience true natural peace, as there are very few people in the surrounding area. Diverse nature and varied terrain invite you to explore your surroundings, while clearly marked routes and numerous rest areas make it easy to get around.

Description

The diverse nature and varied terrain of Lake Pääjärvi offer great opportunities for hiking. Clearly marked trails and rest areas make it easy to spend time outdoors. Lake Pääjärvi has three circular trails of varying lengths: 1.5 km, 4.5 km and 7.5 km. The shorter routes are also suitable for families with children. Those who prefer longer routes can continue their journey on the Hämeen Ilvesreitti, Häme Lynx Trail.

The area is part of a vast landscape of ridges of about 70 hectares, with more than four kilometres of sandy beach and impressive ridges. The paths meander along the slopes of the ridges, but despite the climbing, they are easy to walk along. On the longer trails, the scenery varies from pine forests to birch woods and dense spruce woods, with the blue surface of Lake Pääjärvi glinting through the trees almost all the way. You can also encounter small ponds and swampy areas in the forest.

If you are interested in wildlife, you can see a wide variety of waterfowl in the area, such as the crane and the red-throated diver. In Kynnysniemi, you may also spot a rare and timid forest dweller, the flying squirrel.

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Highlights

Moss forest near the lean-to shelter

Peaceful lakeside lean-to shelter

A good network of trails

Kynnysharju bridge

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Arrival

Bus stops “Perähuhta” and “Räyskälän kantatie 2006” are the nearest public transport stops for the Pääjärvi area. Parking area: Härkätie 1126, 14300 Hämeenlinna

  • There is a small campfire site in front of the lean-to shelter with a lake view in front of it.
  • Two people walk along the forest trails with backpacks.
  • A man relaxes in a hammock by a lake in the forest.
  • Aerial view with forest and lake. The shoreline forms an area shaped like a large bird's head and wings.

  • Discover the tranquility and adventure that await in the heart of Häme, from peaceful lakeside views to enchanting forest trails.

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