Haukankierros Trail is one of the most popular circular hiking routes in Nuuksio National
Park, Finland. The trail takes visitors through dense forests, rocky terrain, and peaceful
lakeside scenery, offering a well-rounded nature experience close to Helsinki.
The route is clearly marked and suitable for walkers with basic hiking experience. Along
the trail, hikers encounter changing landscapes that highlight the natural beauty and quiet
atmosphere of Finland’s forest regions.
For travelers, Haukankierros Trail is an ideal introduction to Nuuksio National Park,
combining accessibility, scenic variety, and a calm outdoor experience
- 📸 Photograph the Myllypuro valley from the high cliffs—spectacular in the winter hoarfrost ❄️ 📍
- 🔥 Roast sausages at the Mustalampi campfire site (bring your own matches/firestarters) 🌭 ✨
- 🌲 Experience the silence of ancient spruce forests laden with January snow 🌨️ 🖼️
- 🧊 View the “Frozen Heart” of Nuuksio at the Mustalampi floating turf islands 🧊 📸
- 🦅 Spot winter birds like the Black Woodpecker or the Siberian Jay near Haukanholma 🐦 ✅
- 🚌 Take Train U/L/E to Espoo, then Bus 245 to the Haukkalammentie stop 🚆 🏁
- 🚗 Drive to Haukkalammentie 30; use “ABC-Mobile” for easy parking payments if needed 📱 📍
- 👣 Hike the 4.6 km connecting trail from the Haltia Nature Centre for a longer day 🥾 🏁
- ⛸️ Wear “Ice Spikes” on your boots to safely navigate the 30-step steel staircase 🩹 ⚠️
- 🔦 Pack a headlamp—the forest gets dark very quickly after 3:00 PM in Jan 2026 🔦 🛡️
- 🧥 Dress in “Action Layers” (merino/fleece/shell) to manage sweat during steep climbs 🧥 🥇
- 📱 Download the HSL app for real-time bus schedules back to Espoo center 📲 ✅
- 🕒 09:00 AM – Arrive at Haukkalampi (via Bus 245 or car) and check the trail map 🗺️ 📍
- 🥾 09:30 AM – Start the Haukankierros loop clockwise to hit the big climbs early ✨ 📸
- 🔥 11:30 AM – Lunch break at the Mustalampi campfire site with views of the ice 🪵 🧘
- 🍲 02:00 PM – Return to Haukkalampi for a warm drink at Café Haukka (check opening hours) ☕ 🏁
