Neva-Lyly - Alkkianvuori trail

The trail begins at Neva-Lyly, at the southern end of the lake. Follow the marked trail southward. After about 360 m, the trail crosses a forest road. Continue southward on the trail. About 700 m further on, the trail curves east and transitions from easily traversable esker terrain to a varied mire landscape, where boardwalks through wetland sections alternate with small volcanic rock outcrops. The trail first climbs to a rocky hill, passes through a small mire hollow, and climbs to another hill. About 200 meters ahead is a small bridge crossing a stream. The trail continues to a rocky hill, passes through a mireh, climbs to another rocky hill, and returns to the mire. After about 300 m, the trail enters moraine terrain, and after a small patch of forest, the landscape consists of young stands at various stages of growth. There are volcanic boulders along the trail. After about 400 m, the trail leads to the bank of a stream, which it follows for about 200 m until it reaches Alkkiantie road (Road No. 13311).

Cross the road, being careful of traffic, and the trail continues on its south side for about 200 m through mire terrain along the stream until it climbs a moraine hill called Kivinenmäki. On the eastern edge of Kivinenmäki hill, the trail runs for about 300 m before descending back to the stream bank, where there is a deciduous spruce forest. After about 270 m, the trail crosses the municipal boundary between Karvia and Parkano, as well as the provincial boundary between Satakunta and Pirkanmaa, which is visible in the terrain as a wide clearing. The trail continues about 300 m south along the edge of a moraine ridge until it reaches the edge of the mire bordering Alkkianlampi. From the shore of Alkkianlampi, a view opens up with Alkkianvuori rising in the background.

The trail continues along a boardwalk for about 300 m south until it reaches the edge of the forest. The trail continues for another 50 m to a road running at the foot of Alkkianvuori hill, where the trail ends. About 300 m east of the trail’s endpoint (to the left as you walk) is the Alkkianlampi shelter and dry toilet. Return along the same route.

Public transport

No public transport.

By roadAlong Alkkiantie (Road No. 13311), there are signs for Neva-Lyly from two different junctions. When approaching from the west—that is, from the direction of Karvia—the first junction is suitable for larger vehicles. If you take the second junction, you’ll pass beautiful lake scenery along the way, but there is a weight-restricted bridge on the road. When approaching from the east via Highway 3, the weight-restricted route is via the first turnoff; the second turnoff is suitable even for heavier vehicles.

From Alkkiantie, follow the signs to Neva-Lyly. The distance from the paved road is approximately 1.8–2.0 km, depending on the route you choose.

Parking

Free

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