Lake Aulanko trail 6 km

The Lake Aulanko trail runs along the west bank on a fitness trail, on the east bank it is a forest path. The beginning is sandy road and the signs are easy to follow. After one and a half kilometers, in the southeast part of the lake, there are duckboards. At this point, the path is also locally more difficult: there are stones and roots on the path which can be slippery after rain. The last part of the route is easy to walk, partially forest roads. In the middle of the route are the Levonkalliot rocks, known locally as Kärmeskallio, rising over 30 meters above the surface of Lake Aulanko. The nature along the route includes forest, fields, and water bodies.

The forest is typical coniferous forest but more lush. The area has a rich bird species variety. Bird species of old forests found in Aulanko include the black woodpecker, the barred owl, and the treecreeper. The terrain is also excellent for mushroom pickers and berry pickers. Nearly all native Finnish hardwood species can be found in the nature reserve.

Always bring weather-appropriate clothing on hikes.

Comfortable sneakers will serve you well on this route.

Read the instructions and rules for the Aulanko nature reserve here (click the text).

There are root-covered and rocky sections northeast of the path that may be slippery during and after rains.

Drive on Aulangontie (3053) in Hämeenlinna. Turn toward the signs for “Aulanko observation tower” and “Outdoor lodge beach”. Immediately after the intersection, turn left onto Linnanen road. Drive to the end of the road. At the end you will find a large parking area on the left side of the road.

You can easily reach Aulanko from Hämeenlinna railway station by bus. Check the schedule in the route planner.

Set the departure point as Hämeenlinna railway station and the destination as Aulanko outdoor lodge.

Free parking for 6 hours. The parking area also accommodates camper vans.