Luukki outdoor recreation area

There are signposted outdoor routes in the area, of which 15 kilometres are stone ash routes and 7 kilometres are natural routes.  There are 8.5 kilometres of nature trails. There is also a fixed orienteering track and a dog pen in the area.

The Seven Ponds Route

Luukki nature trails provide information on the forest nature of the area, its management and protection, as well as the local history. There are two trail options to choose from: a longer 9km trail and a shorter 6km trail and initially, the trails run together. The longer trail diverges to run through Seven Ponds. During the hike, you can explore varied landscapes such as small ponds, rocks, groves, and swamps. The shorter trail runs almost all of its distance in the nature reserve and the longer trail for about a third of its distance. 

On the way, you will be guided by nature trail signs with a pinecone tag and a numbered target table for each destination. The trail runs along outdoor routes and is easy to walk, except for a few steep hills. 

 
Luukki nature trail, location on the map (link to external service)   (Link leads to external service)

Luukki skiing trails 

Golf trail 3.4 km, location on the map (link to external service)(Link leads to external service)
Field trail 2.6 km, location on the map (link to external service)(Link leads to external service)
Condition of Luukki skiing trails (Outdoor sports map) (link to external service)(Link leads to external service)
Ski lodge, the Luukki manor, location on the map (link to external service) (Link leads to external service)

 

Cooking shelters and campfire sites

The outdoor area has 7 cooking canopies. You are only allowed to make a fire in the cooking canopies and built fireplaces. When a forest fire warning has been issued, fires may only be made in the cooking canopies.  

Cooking canopies in Luukki, location on the map (link to external service)(Link leads to external service)

Luukki Manor

The Old Luukki Manor, which serves as an outdoor lodge, and its surroundings provide services to hikers. The manor is only open on weekends outside the summer season.  The manor's facilities, private sauna, conference rooms and banquet hall can be booked for events such as festivities. 

Luukki Manor (in Finnish, link to external service)(Link leads to external service)

Toilets

Toilets can be found in the sauna building of the swimming area near the Luukki Manor's main building. 

There is a beach, a children’s playground and game courts near the main building of the Luukki Manor.  
Luukinjärvi beach, location on the map (link to external service) (Link leads to external service) (Link leads to external service)
Beach Volleyball court, location on the map (link to external service)(Link leads to external service)

Beaches

There is a beach on the shore of Lake Luukinjärvi, near the main building of the Luukki Manor. The beach is sandy and has cold water showers and dressing booths. Toilets can be found in the sauna building.  There are several swimming spots in the Luukki area. 

Luukki beaches, location on the map (link to external service) (Link leads to external service)

On the outdoor exercise map, you will find up-to-date information on the condition of the beaches in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, the blue-green algae situation and the water temperature during the summer season. 

Outdoor Exercise Map (link to external service) (Link leads to external service)

Outdoor exercise areasr

The Luukki area has several outdoor exercise areas with versatile outdoor exercise equipment. 
Outdoor exercise areas (link to external service)(Link leads to external service)
 

Golf

There are two golf courses in the area, Luukki and Lakisto. They are maintained by Suur-Helsingin Golf (link to external service)  (Link leads to external service)
Suur-Helsingin Golf Luukki, location on map (link to external service)(Link leads to external service)
Suur-Helsingin Golf Lakisto, location on map (link to external service)(Link leads to external service)

Fishing

Recreational fishing is allowed in the area's ponds and lakes that have wild fish stocks. At the fishing spots of Kaitalampi and Halkolampi, you can catch rainbow trout and other fish with the permission of the Luukki fishing community.  Fishing permits are sold here (in Finnish, link to external service)(Link leads to external service)

Luukki fishing spots, location on the map (link to external service) (Link leads to external service)

Skiing trails

There are plenty of signposted hiking trails in Luukki. In winter, these trails are converted to skiing trails.

Luukki skiing trails, location on the map (link to external service)(Link leads to external service)
Ski lodge, location on the map (link to external service) (Link leads to external service)
Condition of Luukki skiing trails (Outdoor Exercise Map, link to external service)(Link leads to external service)

Staying the night

In connection with the Luukki Manor, there isa caravan area (in Finnish, link to external service)(Link leads to external service). The caravan area has 48 spots in the vicinity of the main building, and the area has washing and laundry facilities as well as an electric hook-up. Winter use is also possible.

Luukki caravan area (location on map) (link to external service)(Link leads to external service)

 

The Seven Ponds Route

The longer nature trail runs through Seven Ponds. During the hike, you can explore varied landscapes such as small ponds, rocks, groves, and swamps. The first ponds you run into on the trail are Hepolampi and Kierlampi.  At Hauklampi, the shorter trail loops aroundthepond and returns to Luukki Manor. The longer route continues via Mustalampi to Väärälampi.  After Väärälampi, you can stop atthecampsite ofHalkolampi. The last pond on the nature trail is Kaitalampi, where you can take a refreshing dip. 

Luukki nature trail, location on the map (link to external service)
 

Luukki's extensive forest area is a part of the Nuuksio lake district. Its total area is over 620 hectares, of which 20 hectares are forest inhabited by flying squirrels. The nature area of Luukki is broken up by several small ponds and swamps in the north-south direction. Its forests are diverse, from rugged cliffs to small groves. The large forest areas in the north-eastern and north-western parts of Luukki are kept in their natural state: The arboreal forests of Kaitalampi and Luukki. 

Luukki Nature Reserve 

The Luukki outdoor area includes a 140-hectare nature reserve, which is mostly part of the Natura 2000 network, the old-growth forest protection programme and the nationally valuable Käärlampi rock area. The area north of Vihdintie is bordered in the northeast by the Nuuksio National Park enclave, which in turn includes e.g. the Koivula brook valley.  

Luukki nature reserves, location on the map (link to external service) (Link leads to external service)

The nature reserve is characterised by alternating rocky pinewoods and cliffs, lush brook valleys and narrow swamps and ponds characteristic of the Nuuksio Lake District. Forest types range from rugged rocky pinewoods to fresh and woody, spruce-rich forests. The northern part of the area is home to more groves. The range of species is wide and includes several endangered or rare old forest species, such as the flying squirrel and certain shelf fungi. The area's hiking trail also serves as a nature trail, along which there are signs with information about the area's nature.  

 

General rules

In winter, please remember the ski trail rules: do not walk on the trails or bring dogs on the trails. Dogs are also prohibited on the fitness trails in the snowless season.

Respect public access rights (right to roam) and local regulations in all recreational areas, and be responsible in natural environments:
 

• Everyman’s right (nationalparks.fi) (link to external service)(Link leads to external service)
• Stay on the path – recreation in Helsinki’s natural environment
• General rules and regulations for outdoor recreation areas (Sports and recreation, link to external service)(Link leads to external service)

Rules and regulations for nature reserves 
 

The Luukki outdoor area includes about 140 hectares of Natura nature reserve.
Luukki nature reserves, location on the map (link to external service) (Link leads to external service)

Observe the following rules on Luukki’s nature reserves: 

• Do not let loose dogs, cats or other pets 
• Do not build fires, grill, set up a tent or camp 
• Do not damage plants, fungi or lichen. 
• Do not disturb the wildlife or break nests.  
• Mountain biking is prohibited outside the marked routes. 
• You can pick edible mushrooms and berries. 
   

The area is not accessible for disabled people. Most of the trails in the area are hard-surface outdoor trails, but they also have steep hills.