Best trails in Kurjenrahka National Park
Want to find the best trails in Kurjenrahka National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 7 great trails for birding and hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 5 easy hiking trails in Kurjenrahka National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 78 to 2,332 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Kurjenrahka National Park.
Top trails
1
(71)
•Easy
•3.9 mi
•Est. 1h 40m
Kurjenrahka National Park is close to the culture city of Turku. As the name implies, the park is home to cranes, but there are many other animal species to be found here.
This route starts from Kurjenpesä at first along Karpalopolku and continues around Savojärvi. On the way you can see the border stone of Kuhankuono, which can also be reached with a wheelchair and prams.
Kurjenpesä has a camping area, a kitchen canopy, a nature hut and a viewing platform. The Karpalonpolku section is...
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(25)
•Moderate
•3.5 mi
•Est. 1h 31m
Kurjenrahka National Park is close to the culture city of Turku. As the name implies, the park is home to crane, but there are many other animal species to be found here.
This route starts from the parking area of Pukkinpalo, and goes around the beautiful forest and bog landscape. There is a 1 km section along the route with signposts about the species of the forest.
From the north side of the Pukkipalo route, you can deviate to the Lakjärvi shelter, 0.6 km away. At the southern end of the...
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(23)
•Hard
•19.0 mi
•Est. 7h 52m
Kurjenrahka National Park is close to the culture city of Turku. As the name implies, the park is home to crane, but there are many other animal species to be found here.
Vajosuo Trek is a multi-day route, and around Kurjenrahka National Park. Along the route there is a section of the Lammenrahka nature trail and the Pukkipalo nature trail. Kurjenpesä has a Nature Hut where you can learn about the life of cranes. There is a beautiful view from Takaniitunvuori in Pukkipalo, and there are...
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(6)
•Easy
•1.0 mi
•Est. 27m
Kurjenrahka National Park is close to the cultur city of Turku. As the name implies, the park is home to cranes, but there are many other animal species to be found here.
Half an hour's drive from the city of Turku to Kurjenrahka National Park, your mode will change more slowly from the busy city life to the pace of uninhabited forests and swamps. On Karpalopolku your senses are filled with the smells of the bogs and the sounds of the forests. And no matter how often you visit a national...
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(2)
•Easy
•2.9 mi
•Est. 1h 11m
Kurjenrahka National Park is close to the culture city of Turku. As the name implies, the park is home to cranes, but there are many other animal species to be found here.
This route starts from Kurjenpesä and runs along the Karpalopolku trail and Vajosuo hiking trail to the Koivusaari obervation deck. In addition to the birds, you can admire the view of the marshland from Koivusaari Nature Tower
Kurjenpesä has a camping area, a kitchen canopy, a nature hut and a viewing platform. The...
6
Easy
•2.2 mi
•Est. 55m
Kurjenrahka National Park is close to the Culture City of Turku. As the name implies, the park is home to cranes, but many other animal species can be found here. Half an hour's drive from the city center of Turku to Kurjenrahka National Park, your mode will change more slowly from the busy city life to the pace of uninhabited forests and swamps.
The Vajosuo tour starts from the Vajosuo parking area and goes to the Vajosuo bird tower and back. There is a shelter and a rental cabin along the...
7
Easy
•0.7 mi
•Est. 16m
Kurjenrahka National Park is close to the cultural city of Turku. As the name suggests, the park is the home of the cranes, but many other species of animals can be found here too. Half an hour's drive from the city of Turku, Kurjenrahka National Park changes your activities from the hustle and bustle of city life to the slower pace of uninhabited forests and marshes.
The Pukkipalo nature trail is a short stretch of the Pukkipalo trail in the ancient forest, with panels along the way telling...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Kurjenrahka National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Kurjenrahka National Park is Lake Savojärvi Trail, which has a 4.8 star rating from 71 reviews. This trail is 3.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 521 ft.
What is the longest trail in Kurjenrahka National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Kurjenrahka National Park is Vajosuo Hiking Route. This trail is estimated to be 19.0 mi long.
How many trails are in Kurjenrahka National Park?
There are 7 trails in Kurjenrahka National Park. These trails have an average 4.6-star rating from 131 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kurjenrahka National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Kurjenrahka National Park has you covered. Vajosuo Hiking Route boasts the most elevation gain with 2,332 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Lake Savojärvi Trail, which will get you 521 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Kurjenrahka National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 camping trails in Kurjenrahka National Park and the most popular is Lake Savojärvi Trail with an average 4.8 star rating from 71 community reviews.