Pirttimäki is an excellent place for hiking during the summer season and cross-country skiing during the winter. You can find about 20 km of marked trails there, which are also suitable for mountain biking. Besides that, you can prolong your hike to the surrounding recreational areas - Haltia, Luukki or Oittaa.
Pirttimäki area is located between two lakes - Lake Bodom and Lake Pitkäjärvi. The beautiful landscape was shaped by the last Ice Age, and the place is very diverse and impressive, with steep cliffs, erratic boulders, scenic lakes, ponds, lush bogs, and mires. The unique sight in the area is a 1,8-hectare walnut grove.
If you are a fishing enthusiast, you can head to Pikku-Sorlampi Pond, Malmilampi Pond, Sulalampi Pond, or part of Lajampi Pond. Note: Fishing is not allowed at Hynkänlampi Pond.
First of all, how do you get there?
Whether arriving from different locations in Espoo or from Helsinki City Center, you can hop on the HSL public transport and come by bus 246 (or 246K) from Espoo Center (also known as Espoon Keskus or Espoo Asema). From Helsinki City Center, you will need to hop on the local train first to Espoo Center and change to bus 246 from there. The bus stop Pirttimäki is situated a few meters from the Pirttimäki Recreational Area and the car parking lot. When arriving from Helsinki City Centre, you will need an ABC ticket, and from Espoo's locations, you need a BC ticket to reach the area.
Services
- Café Pirttimäki is currently closed for renovation, with plans to reopen in spring 2026.
- Several cooking shelters and designated fireplaces are available. Note: Outdoor cooking is only allowed in designated areas.
- Toilets located at Sorlampi, Hynkänlampi, and Sulalampi
- Information boards
- Playground for children
- Fields for badminton, volleyball, and football (located next to the parking area)
Nearby Services
- Backby Manor Hotel (with sauna, pool, and jacuzzi included in the stay)
- Backby Manor House Restaurant (open all year round without a reservation)
- Espoo Car Museum (open during the summer season only)
Pirttimäki Hiking Trails
Pirttimäki Recreational Area offers three different route trails that can be either combined into one longer journey or explored separately. Note: the hiking trails transform into cross-country skiing trails during the winter season (only classic cross-country skiing available).
- Short circle trail (3 km)
- Medium circle trail (6,4 km) = covers the part of a 3 km long short circle trail and extension.
- Long circle trail (8,3 km) = covers parts of both short and medium trails mentioned above, with extension to Lake Sorlampi (from where visitors can continue even further by following the Sorlampi nature trail (5 km)
Sorlampi nature trail (5 km) = circle trail starting from Lake Sorlampi. This trail can be entered by extending the hiking route from Pirttimäki trails (above-mentioned) or by joining from nearby parking spots (Hästhagabacken parking area, or Nuuksion ulkoilumaja parking area)
Connecting Trail Pirttimäki - Oittaa (5-8 km) = A 5 km long connecting trail to Oittaa Recreational Area, where more hiking and jogging routes are available. Note: This trail is not a loop; therefore, you need to return on the same trail or by an alternative means of transportation (e.g, bus 246). The 5 km-long trail extends from the southern point of Pirttimäki's long circle trail (near Lake Sorlampi) to the Oittaa Recreational Area. From the Pirttimäki parking area to the Oittaa parking area and bus stop, the trail is about 8 km long.
Connecting Trail Pirttimäki - Haltia (8 km) = An 8 km long connecting trail to Haltia Recreational Area, where more hiking and jogging routes as well as services are available. Note: This trail is not a loop; therefore, you need to return on the same trail or by an alternative means of transportation.
Connecting Trail Pirttimäki - Luukki (8 km) = An 8 km long connecting trail to Luukki Recreational Area, where more hiking and jogging routes as well as services are available. Note: This trail is not a loop; therefore, you need to return on the same trail or by an alternative means of transportation.
Nearby Sights & Activities
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