Nature trail in Pääkslahti
The nature trail in Pääkslahti presents the diverse nature of Vihti. Along the trails you will find coniferous forest, rocky hills and stunning views of Hiidenvesi. A printable online guidebook describes the landscape and flora of the area.
The nature trail has three well-marked, intersecting routes: the Kirnunk loop (2.8 km), the Puumann trail (1.3 km) and the Laukkakallio loop (1.2 km). In addition, a connecting path (0.7 km) leads from the Kirnunkierroks to the Rysätarha and the Black Cellar.
Along the trails you can see, among other things, a three-metre-deep giant cherry tree and many types of cherry tree embryos. In spring, the golden spruce trees stand out, and as the seasons change, the flora is also abundant. The shores of the Hiidenvlei are home to the Black Cellar and Laukkakallio lookout points, as well as the trap garden and Puumanni lodge. When approaching from the water, the Black Cellar lookout also offers a view of the lip cave below.
The routes are partly on paths and partly on wider paths. However, it is not possible to use prams or wheelchairs to get around the trails. There are differences in altitude of almost 40 metres and the paths are partly on rocks and rhizomes. There is a relatively steep hill leading to both huts. In spring and autumn the terrain is damp, so rubber boots are a good choice, in summer jogging shoes are fine. The rocks are slippery in wet weather.
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Nature trails
There is a car park and a signpost at the trailhead. The wayfinding board has a route map and the routes are well marked.
The guide booklet made by Vihdin Luonto ry can be found here: route map of Pääkslahti.
Kirnunkierros (2.8 km)
- Starting from the left, marked with yellow lines.
- Connecting path (0,7 km) to the Rysätarha huts and the Black Cellar viewpoint.
- Two campfire pits and a wood stove in the trap yard.
Puumanni trail (1,3 km)
- Starting from the right, marked in yellow and red.
- Leads to the south side of the road and later joins the Kirnunkierrok.
- From the Puumann path, the Laukkakallio trail (1,2 km) starts down towards the lake.
Laukkakallio jog (1,2 km)
- Marked in yellow and blue.
- Leaves from the Puumanni path.
- Puumanni's pavilions and the Laukkakallio lookout point on the shore of Hiidenvesi.
- Wooden stove, wood stove and tables in the gazebos. Fireplaces in the pavilions, but there is also a separate fireplace on the beach.
- Very good camping sites on the beach.
Meloen
Rysätarha is located halfway between Nummela and Kirkonkylä, about 5 km in each direction. The Pääksniemi nature trail passes through Rysätarha and the Mustakellari lookout is next to it. Below the lookout point is a cave with lifts.
There are two lodges and a wood stove in the trap garden. The lavas are owned by the municipality of Vihti, but the Hiidenveden Sailing Club, HiiPu, manages and maintains the lava site.
Puumanni is located 3.5 km from Nummela towards Lohja on the shore of Pääksniemi. The beach is sandy and the environment is well suited for camping. There are plenty of places for tents. The Laukkakallio lookout point is located nearby.
Puumann has two lavas, a woodshed and a woodshed. There are fireplaces, benches and tables. There is also a separate fireplace and benches on the beach, so Puumann can easily accommodate several groups.
You can find paddling maps on the website of Vihti municipality.
Read more about kayaking adventures in Hiidenvesi on Visit Vihti's website: kayaking trip in Hiidenvesi.
Location of the Pääkslahti nature trail on the map
Address: Pääksniementie 68, 03400 Vihti, Finland. Parking area at the starting point.
