River Trail Hike

We will hike from Vantaankoski railway station along the banks of the Vantaanjoki to Tikkurila. The total length of the route is about 22 km. The hike starts at 10:00 and will end at around 18:45 at Tikkurila railway station, depending on our pace.

The hike is organized together with the Helsinki Nature Conservation Association, Helsy ry.

You can join the hike from the very beginning and walk the entire route, or you can join at any of the intermediate stops and continue only as far as you wish. We will not pass any intermediate stop before the announced time! The exact times and locations of the stops are listed below.

During the hike, we will take three longer breaks as well as shorter ones. Bring enough food and water! At Vetokangas we will have a 20‑minute break, during which there is an opportunity to swim. At Pitkäkosken maja we will take a 30‑minute break, with the option to buy coffee and snacks at the cafe. After about 12 kilometres we will have a longer 45‑minute lunch break, which will also include a small suprise activity.

The hike requires at least a moderate level of fitness, and it can be started and ended easily at five different points. Altogether, there are 15 possible partial routes of varying lengths to choose from. Dress according to the weather and wear good shoes. Each participant is responsible for their own food, endurance, and safety.

We will follow the riverbank whenever possible, mainly walking on sandy outdoor trails. Between Pitkäkoski and the restaurant Wanha Pehtoori, we will walk for a while along a field‑edge path, which may be muddy. Along the way, we will observe nature to some extent, although the main focus of the hike is on moving forward and socializing.

The hike is free of charge, and no registration is required. You can simply join at the starting point of your choice. See you on the trail!