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Nature trails and routes in Naantali

Conquer the hills and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature

Naantali’s nature trails and paths are good for both body and mind. Naantali has a variety of nature trails and routes from near and far, all the way to the archipelago. Some of the trails reward you with (literally) breathtaking scenery after a climb, while others run through soothing and beautiful archipelago nature. Of course, the nature trail is topped off with a picnic break, so be sure to pack a lunch – some of the nature trails also have a campsite. Find out more about the routes below!

Aurinkokuru nature trail, Luonnonmaa

• Distance from Old Town: approximately 6 km
• Total trail length: approximately 6 km
• The Ketunlenkki route features a lean-to shelter and a campfire site – bring your own firewood!
• Starting point: Kalliotie 49, 21100 Naantali

See the map of the nature trail

Vaarjoki nature trail, Soininen

• Distance from Old Town: approximately 5 km
• Total trail length: approximately 3 km
• Along the nature trail there is a a lean-to shelter and a campfire site with firewood.
• Starting point: Soinistentie before Hakapelto Chapel.

See the map of the Vaarjoki route

Photo: city of Naantali

Luolalanjärvi nature trail, Luolala

• Distance from Old Town: approximately 3 km
• Total trail length: approximately 3 km
• There are two bird towers along the nature trail.
• Starting point: Järveläntie 10, 21100 Naantali

Read more about the Luolalanjärvi nature trail (in Finnish)

Haijainen nature trail, Luonnonmaa

• Distance from Old Town: approximately 4 km
• Total trail length: approximately 3,5 km
• Along the nature trail there is a a lean-to shelter and a campfire site with firewood.
• Starting point: Haijaisten toimintakeskus, Suutarintie 5, 21100 Naantali

See the map of the Haijainen route

Rantaraitti – seaside walkway and Rakkaudenpolku – Path of Love, city centre and Old Town

• Distance from Old Town: approximately 4 km
• Seaside walkway total length approximately 3,5 km / direction.
• On the path that winds along the sea, you can admire the beautiful seascapes.
• Along the Path of Love, you should walk to the cliffs of Kuparivuori, with a stunning view of Naantali Bay! The distance is about 500 metres in each direction.

See also the Moomins’ meditation trail

The conquering hills of the nearby archipelago

Samppavuori, Livonsaari

• Distance from Old Town: approximately 25 km
• Total trail length: approximately 1,5 km
• Samppavuori has a lookout tower and a rock church, a gigantic rock and a dancing rock shaped by nature.
• A medium route.
• Starting point: Pontikkalantie 119, 21180 Naantali

Read more about the route on the Livonsaari Village Association website (in Finnish)

Photo: Livonsaari Village Association

Karhuvuori, Rymättylä

• Distance from the Old Town about 32 km. There is also one ferry trip along the route.
• The route is approximately 2 km long.
• There is an observation tower on Karhuvuori. The original air surveillance tower was built in 1938 to detect Soviet aircraft. There is also a handsome rock cairn on Karhuvuori.
• Difficult route, steep climbs.
• Starting point: Luotojentie 923, 21150 Naantali

Read more on the Rymättylä Society website (in finnish)

Villivuori, Merimasku

• Distance from the Old Town about 12,5 km.
• The route is approximately 2,5 km long.
• The site contains two Bronze Age burial mounds, marshland, an ancient beach rock, colonial boulders and imposing cliffs.
• A medium route.
• Starting point: Koverintie 350, 21160 Merimasku

Read more on the Merimasku Society website (in finnish)

Riding around in the saddle?

Haijainen mountain bike trail, Luonnonmaa

• Distance from the Old Town about 4 km.
• Length of the mountain bike trail 2,4 km. There is no specified direction of travel, but the route can be ridden in both directions.
• The route between Haijaistentie and Rymättyläntie is intended for mountain biking only.
• Starting point: Rymättyläntie, 21100 Naantali

Find out more about mountain biking (in finnish)

Explore Naantali’s cycle routes