Nature trail - Pajarin loop

The starting point of the nature trail is at Hutsi Sports Center, from where you set off along the trail into the embrace of the beautiful coniferous forest. The nature trail heads towards Pajarinmäki, which is associated with the folk tale of the evil Pajari. The nature trail follows ancient ridge crest pathways once traversed by ancestors over the ages. The nature trail is quite easy to walk, although it includes ascents and descents.

At Pajarinmäki, there is about a one-kilometer-long lush nature trail called the Pajarin loop, whose color display enchants walkers. The area's vegetation is very rich, making Pajarinmäki an interesting place to visit. Although the Pajarin loop is sometimes difficult to walk, with some steep uphill sections, it is still a unique and worthwhile piece of our beautiful nature.  

• Read more about the story of the evil Pajari.

• Keep nature clean.
• In spring, when the snow melts, the trails can be difficult to traverse and slippery.
• On rainy days, stones and roots can be slippery.
• General emergency number 112.
• 112 Finland app.

The starting point of the nature trail is located at Urheilutie 7, 82500 Kitee.

Turn from Keisarinkuja to Urheilutie and continue forward. When arriving at the VesPeli parking area, you will see the starting point information board, from where the route leads towards the forest. 

Alternatively, you can park your car at a small parking area along Rantatie, which has a direct connection to the Pajarin loop.

Parking area of the Sports Hall - Swimming Hall VesPeli.

• The nature trail is a linear route leading to the Pajarin loop.
• The Pajarin loop is a circular route that you can travel in your preferred direction.
• The route is marked on the terrain with yellow color.
• From the route, there is an opportunity to connect to the area's trails: Hutsi Trail, Matinpolku.
• The nature trail is not maintained for mountain biking.

• Clothing is recommended to be chosen according to the weather conditions.