Services of the outdoor recreation area on the map
The Karjakaivo outdoor recreation area has many hiking trails that serve as skiing trails in the winter. The area also has a network of permanent orienteering control points and rock climbing opportunities. The outdoor recreation area is in the vicinity of the Solvalla Sports Institute, which has parking areas, bathroom facilities and a café.
Description of the outdoor recreation area
The City of Helsinki acquired the main part of the Karjakaivo outdoor recreation area in 1963. Its area covers more than 700 hectares. 221 hectares of the area have been handed over to Metsähallitus.
The area of Karjakaivo extends from Hynkänlampi pond in the south to Lake Ruuhijärvi in the north. Karjakaivo and Pirttimäki together create a unified area. This wilderness area, shaped by the Ice Age, is characterised by great differences in elevation. The peaceful landscape is dominated by steep cliffs and boulders, many lakes and ponds with beautiful shores as well as lush marshes and wetlands.
Routes and services in the area
The area has a parking area in connection with the Solvalla Sports Institute and another one in the northeastern part of the area in the vicinity of Hauklampi pond. There is also a café in the area in connection with the Solvalla Sports Institute.
Karjakaivo has 11 kilometres of guided crushed stone hiking trails, 7 km of which are illuminated. In the winter, the trails serve as cross-country skiing trails for both classic and skate skiing styles. You can plan other routes, for example, north to the outdoor recreation areas of Vaakkoi or Salmi and to Luukkaa via Pirttimäki.
Recreational fishing is permitted in Iso and Pikku Siikalampi, Meerlampi, Kolmperä, Valkialampi, Pikku-Orajärvi, as well as in the parts of Urja, Karjakaivo and Ruuhijärvi that are owned by the City of Helsinki.
See also
Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is a modern event and exhibition centre, and in its nature exhibitions you will get a true experience of Finnish nature.
Finnish Nature Centre Haltia(Link leads to external service)
Solvalla is a national sports institute in Nuuksio, Espoo, on the shore of Lake Pitkäjärvi.
Solvalla Sport Institute(Link leads to external service)
General rules
In all outdoor areas, observe Everyman’s Rights and rules and move responsibly in nature: