- Type
- Nature trail
- Environment
- Outdoor
- Age
- 2-12 years
- Price
- Free
- Estimated visit
- 45-120 min
Korennon kierros follows the Lakistonjoki river in Lakisto in northern Espoo. The route passes through forest and rocky scenery, with a viewing platform and benches near the river. For families, the main value is an accessible nature outing: the hard crushed-stone path is about 2 m wide, demanding accessible sections can be avoided, and the rest area has a half-shelter, table groups, and fire sites. The route name refers to the local dragonflies, with 22 species identified in the area.
At a glance
- Age fit
- 2-12 years
- Price snapshot
- Free
- Opening season
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Duration
- 45-120 min
- Toilets
- No
- Baby changing
- No
- Accessibility
- Accessible
- Stroller-friendly
- Yes
- Parking ease
- Easy
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- The route is mostly accessible and partly demanding accessible. The demanding sections can be avoided. On the accessible section, longitudinal slope is at most 8% and cross slope at most 3%; on the demanding accessible section, longitudinal slope is about 8-13% and cross slope at most 3%. The bus stops are not accessible, rain can soften the trail surface, and there is no toilet along the trail.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- The accessible route starts at Alajyrkäntie, 02980 Espoo, and the demanding accessible route starts at Rinnekodintie 6. Both ends of the trail have drop-off points. Alajyrkäntie has 3 accessible parking spaces about 150 m from the trail, and the accessible parking space at Rinnekodintie 9 is about 200 m from the demanding accessible trail start. Fires are allowed only at the two marked fire sites, not during forest-fire warnings, and visitors must bring their own firewood and kindling.
- Opening-hours notes
- The route has no set opening hours. The trail has no winter maintenance, and during forest-fire warnings fires are forbidden even at the marked fire sites.
- Booking notes
- A self-guided visit does not require booking.
- Price notes
- Walking the nature trail is free.
- Age notes
- Works for children of many ages, including families using strollers or mobility aids. For small children, 610 m one way can work as a short nature outing, and the rest spots make it easier to take breaks.
- Seasonal notes
- Best during snow-free conditions because the route has no winter maintenance. Rain can soften the crushed-stone surface and make movement with mobility aids harder.
- Weather notes
- Dry weather is best for an accessible outing. In rain, the surface can soften, and during forest-fire warnings the fire sites cannot be used.