Cross-Country Skiing
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Jänissaari ice track, Rääkkylä
The campfire shelter on Rääkkylä's Jänissaari is an excellent destination for excursions. In winter, it is accessible via an ice track, and in summer by boat.
Rääkkylä's Jänissaari campfire shelter is an excellent destination for outdoor excursions. In winter, you can reach it via a cross-country skiing track on ice, and in summer, by boat.
Description
You can reach the Jänissaari shelter and the trail around the island either from Paksuniemi harbor or from the Rääkkylä church village trail. The ice track includes both skating and classic ski tracks. From Paksuniemi harbor to the Jänissaari shelter is about 2.4 km, and the route in total is about 5 km if you don’t go around Jänissaari. Circling the island adds about 5 km more. If you come onto the ice track from the church village trail, there is only a classic ski track between the lit trail and the ice, which adds five kilometers to the length. Overall, it is possible to circle about 15 km. The ice track is maintained according to snow and ice conditions. Fires can be made at the Jänissaari shelter. There is a wood storage and toilet nearby. In summer, the shelter can be reached by boat. At Paksuniemi, ice swimming and sauna are available.
Location & Parking
Free parking. Ample parking space.
Additional information
Easy - possible without preparation.
Starting point
Paksuniementie 214, 82300 Rääkkylä
Difficulty level
Easy
Length
10.5km
Estimated time
01:30h
Ascent meters
3m
Descent meters
3m
Highest point
80m
Lowest point
76m
Updated: 29.10.2025