Orange cross-country trail
The orange route is of medium difficulty and starts in Lepola from the northern corner of the sports field maintenance building. The route winds through the forests of the Lepola area. The route has bridges for crossing ditches and duckwalks for wetter spots. The route is tamped by volunteers in the winter.
Parking spaces: Sports field, Visantie 3
Route: Sports field – West side of Iltalenki – Höyhensaarentie – North side of Iltalenki – Near Mastotie – North side of Iltalenki – Höyhensaarentie – West side of Iltalenki – Sports field
Length: 2.8 kilometres
Note: Poles on the ground with orange tops and reflective tape, as well as orange arrows.
Difficulty: Moderate (some roots and clayey sections, no significant elevation changes)
Description: The orange route starts from the northern corner of the sports field, Lepola. The route runs towards Iltalenkki for about 100 meters and turns left. The journey continues along the forest strip between the old Lepola and Iltalenkki residential areas all the way to the Visapuisto playground. After this, you cross Höyhensaarentie, from where you initially continue along the duckboards/bridges, crossing the ditches, towards the old ski slope. The route turns left again onto the old ski slope, which you continue almost to Mastotie. There are several duckboards on this section. Just before Mastotie, you turn left along a new path, which you follow next to Mastotie for about 200 meters and turn left, back to the old ski slope. You follow this for about 600 meters, after which the route turns right, making a loop on a slope where ferns grow. From here, turn right back to the access route towards Höyhensaarentie, from where you continue along the access route back to the sports field.
Identified hazards:
- There are road crossings on the route: Höyhensaarentie crossings (2).
- Rooted and clayey areas are slippery when wet.
- Bridges and duckboards may be slippery when wet or icy.
Enable location services on your phone and select “show location” on the map. You will be able to follow the route.
Etiquette for those travelling on trails and in nature
- Dogs must be kept on a leash on forest trails. Without the permission of the landowner or hunting rights holder, dogs may not be allowed to run free on another person’s property.
- Familiarise yourself with everyone’s rights and forest/wildfire wa ings before lighting a fire. Know your rights and responsibilities.
- Be mindful of nature and other people out and about.
- On footbridges and paths, give way to oncoming traffic. It is often easier for a pedestrian to step aside than a cyclist.
- Take your rubbish with you. Do not leave it in the countryside.
- Leave the animals in the forest in peace. For example, do not try to photograph animals from too close up.
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