Pirkan trail
An easy and versatile mountain biking route in Hämeenkangas. The section maintained by Metsähallitus extends from Niinisalo to the eastern end of Hämeenkangas; here the section from Viidentienristeys to Hämeenkyrö is presented.
In winter, the track used for Pirkan skiing serves as a mountain biking trail in summer. Along the route, there are accommodation and restaurant services as well as swimming spots at Kankaanpää's Kuninkaanlähde and Jämi. Highlights of the route are the Soininharju and Niiniharju ridges in Jämi, the impressive Vatulanharju, and Ulvaanharju.
The route is marked with Pirkan trail and MTB signs as well as route markers. Marking methods vary depending on the maintainer - we recommend orienteering using a gpx track. The route is well suited for mountain bike touring.
Hämeenkangas is a Defence Forces training area, and training troops often move there. Take this into account when planning your trip. For more information about current movement restrictions, contact Pori Brigade, tel. (02) 99 800.
The route is part of a larger whole.
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Plan your trip
From the Viidentienristeys parking area, follow the signs for the Pirkan trail towards Kuninkaanlähde. Immediately at the start of the route is the Viidentienristeys lean-to shelter, campfire site, and toilet. The route continues past the lean-to; at about 2.6 km there is an intersection from which it is possible to detour right to Matolaavu. Continue straight from the intersection for about 800 m, crossing Kyrönkankaantie. Follow the route markings forward for 1.3 km, where there is an option to detour left to the Ski lean-to (approx. 200 m). Continue forward about 600 m, with the option to detour right to the Kunkunpesä kota (approx. 350 m). Continue the route and cross Kuninkaanlähdentie.
After crossing Kuninkaanlähdentie, follow the route markings from the parking area. About 300 m later, at an intersection, signs point right to the Kuninkaanlähde half-cabin, which has a toilet. The route continues straight from the intersection; about 1 km later, turn left at the intersection. Continue following the route markings straight until 1.8 km later you turn right and then immediately left at the intersection. About 900 m ahead, turn sharply left and continue about 600 m. On the right side of the route is a resting place, Ruskalaavu, which has a well and toilet.
From Ruskalaavu, continue following the route markings for about 1 km and turn right at the intersection. Continue about 100 m and turn left. Continue straight along the route for 2 km. The route now crosses a forest service road. Continue for 1.2 km to Sormelan lean-to. From the lean-to, continue the route 1.2 km until you reach a road junction. Cross Sormelantie and continue on the route, which for the next 500 m goes around the edge of the airfield area and then rises to Jämi trails main guidance point. To the left is Jämi hotel and restaurant as well as the tourism area, offering dining and accommodation possibilities.
From the main guidance point, the route continues along the flat mid-terrace of Hämeenkangas for about 1 km and then ascends about 1 km to the summit of Niiniharju, where on the right side are Niinikota and a toilet.
From Niinikota, continue following the route markings; the route approaches and follows the highest point of the ridge. About 900 m ahead, cross a forest service road. The route continues straight for about 1.2 km, with some intersecting routes along the way. You reach an intersection where the route continues gently right. From this intersection, it is possible to detour to Koivistonvahti, on the left about 1 km away. The route now continues straight for about 600 m and then turns left just before Kyrönkankaantie. The section maintained by Metsähallitus ends here; you can either return along the route or continue forward on the section maintained by Ikaalinen.
No public transportation
By roadTake highway 23 or 44 to Kankaanpää, and from the southern part of the town center, turn off highway 44 at the Pansia junction, continue about 2.3 km, turn left following signs towards Hämeenkangas Viidentienristeys, continue about 3 km. Parking at the destination is on the right side of the road.
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